An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Halon 1301 (Bromotrifluoromethane CBrF3) as an Extinguishing Agent for Shipboard Machinery Space Fires

Abstract

A series of large-scale fire tests were undertaken to determine the effectiveness of HALON 1301 when used as an extinguishing agent for machinery space fire protection. Pre-burn lengths were varied to measure the same effect of fire intensity on the pyrolosis products of the agent. Additionally, discharge times were varied to measure the same effect. Two different systems were utilized in the series; the first system was a nitrogen-super pressurized system, and the second system obtained its design pressure from a heat source. All fires were successfully extinguished. It appears that the volume of pyrolosis products produced from breakdown of the agent is a function of the discharge time rather than of fire intensity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 10, 1972
Accession Number
AD0740696

Entities

People

  • Daniel F. Sheehan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Barometric Pressure
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Coast Guard
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Products
  • Decomposition
  • Detection
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Fire Protection
  • Ignition
  • Measurement
  • Rhode Island
  • Safety
  • Safety Equipment
  • Scalar Magnetometers

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.

Technology Areas

  • Space