Characteristics of Fire in Large Cargo Aircraft (Phase II).
Abstract
The degree to which fire in large cargo compartments may be suppressed by shutoff of ventilation was investigated. Results of the tests indicated that this action alone would not protect the fuselage of large cargo aircraft from severe fire damage. Peak air temperatures occurring during fire increased significantly with increasing compartment size from 1,000 to 2,000 cubic feet and were similar with further increase in size to 5,000 cubic feet. Temperatures in the order of 1,800F were reached in these larger compartments. An increase in percent loading resulted in a more severe fire condition for compartment volumes of all the sizes used in this program. A single cargo fire test indicated the use of bromotrifluoromethane at the time of detection and ventilation shutoff may be an effective means of greatly reducing peak temperatures and pressures and providing a longer control time. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0713914
Entities
People
- Julius J. Gassmann