Firefighting Effectiveness of Aqueous-Film-Forming-Foam (AFFF) Agents

Abstract

Information was obtained by conducting laboratory experiments and full-scale fire-modeling tests which were of value in estimating the firefighting effectiveness of two aqueous-film-forming-foam (AFFF) agents. Minimum quantities and application rates were established for each AFFF agent in relation to the size and configuration of simulated aircraft ground fuel-spill fires involving JP-4, JP-5 and aviation gasoline.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0774025

Entities

People

  • George B. Geyer

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Aviation Gasoline
  • Cameras
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Fire Protection
  • Fire Suppression
  • Fires
  • Nozzles
  • Photographs
  • Physical Properties
  • Spray Nozzles
  • Test Beds
  • Test Facilities
  • Three Dimensional

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  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Theoretical Analysis.