Combustion Scaling and Modeling: Fire Suppression by Nitrogen Pressurization: 1 - Preliminary Test Data, NRL 5000-Liter Facility, Test Configuration 1

Abstract

Gas mixing rates were studied in a 5000-liter cylindrical tank by observation of gas temperatures with thermocouple probes during pressurization from 1 to 2 atmospheres through a nozzle 25.4 mm in diameter in ca. 14 seconds. Pressurant concentrations may be inferred from temperature measurements. Two preliminary experimental runs are reported in which air is used as both the pressurant and the resident gas under nonfire conditions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 1978
Accession Number
AD1178750

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  • Fredrick W. Williams
  • Jack P. Stone
  • Patricia A. Tatem

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  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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