A Study of the Subsurface Method of Application of Foam for the Extinguishment of Fuel Oil Tank Fires

Abstract

Results are given concerning the analyses by Laboratory methods of this fundamentally new oil fire extinguishment procedure initially developed in Great Britain. Theoretical and small scale findings are substantiated by a full-scale oil tank fire test. Evidence is presented establishing the extinguishment operation as being largely a function of the cooling by the water in the foam rather than a smothering action. Unique among firefighting procedures, the predetermination of necessary equipment and materials is possible in this method. Maximum protection from enemy action and a greater degree of safety to personnel are among the advantages of the system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 15, 1943
Accession Number
AD1180882

Entities

People

  • H. B. Peterson
  • R. S. Jr Ericson

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Back Pressure
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Efficiency
  • Fire Fighting
  • Fires
  • Fuel Oils
  • Fuels
  • Heat Energy
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Numbers
  • Oil Tanks
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Standards
  • Test Methods

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  • Systems Analysis and Design