Aircraft Ground Fire Suppression and Rescue Systems. Characteristics of Kinematic Jet Fuel Fires Cascading and Rod Fuel Geometries.

Abstract

Based on a survey of kinematic fuel fires in aircraft accidents, two types, i.e., cascade and rod fuel flows, were selected to theoretical and experimental examination. The twofold objectives was (1) relate fire characteristics such as burning rate, radiation field, and flame size to the fuel parameters, the flowing conditions, and the environment, and (2) determine the parameters and their degree of control required to achieve reproducible fires suitable for testing extinguishing agents, equipment, and techniques. Theoretical models based on steady, laminar, one-dimensional flow were developed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA024447

Entities

People

  • F. I. Laughridge
  • L. L. Wiltshire
  • R. G. Mckee
  • R. S. Alger
  • W. H. Johnson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Aircrafts
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Burning Rate
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Combustion
  • Cooperation
  • Environment
  • Extinguishing
  • Fire Suppression
  • Fuels
  • Geometry
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Radiation
  • Safety Equipment
  • Vehicle Equipment

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design