An Evaluation of High-Expansion Foam Systems for Protection of Naval Shore Facilities.

Abstract

The usefulness of high-expansion foam systems in Naval shore installations is evaluated on the basis of: (1) a literature survey; (2) evaluation of three representative foam systems; (3) tests on one selected system to determine whether detriment to system performance results from combustion products; if the foam generator is housed within the protected buildings; and (4) a cost effectiveness comparison between qualified foam systems and water sprinkler systems. Based on the evaluation, recommendations are made relative to the use of high-expansion foam and alternative systems in Naval shore facilities. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0844054

Entities

People

  • E. W. J. Troup
  • M. J. Miller

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Products
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Costs
  • Generators
  • Literature
  • Literature Surveys
  • Naval Shore Facilities
  • Sprinklers
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.