Crash Fire Hazard Evaluation of Jet Fuels.

Abstract

An investigation was conducted to determine the relative crash fire hazards of jet fuels under survivable crash conditions. Kerosene, JP-4, and mixtures of both were evaluated under various release modes (pools, drips, streams and sprays) and in the presence of possible ignition sources (electrical sparks, friction sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces). Wind speed, wind air temperature and fuel temperatures were also varied. The results of the evaluation and the conclusions reached are discussed in the report. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0718116

Entities

People

  • Andrew J. Atkinson
  • Thor I. Eklund

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Temperature
  • Fire Hazards
  • Fires
  • Friction
  • Fuels
  • Hazards
  • Ignition
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Kerosene
  • Materials
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.