A Comparative Analysis of Fire Protection Systems for Essential Electronic Data Processing Equipment.
Abstract
This research analyzed the controversy between Halon 1301 and sprinkler systems as to the preferred method of fire protection for essential electronic data processing equipment (EDPE). The existence of such a controversy, backed by the importance of EDP capability to the Air Force, advances in computer technology, and lack of a formal Air Force study in this area suggested that such a study was needed. A comparative analysis methodology was then developed which incorporated eight evaluation criteria representing factors important to the Air Force. The eight criteria were reliability, maintenance, cost, safety, adaptability, catastrophic fire, overseas support, and equipment downtime, Based on an assignment of equal weight to all eight criteria, the comparative analysis revealed that sprinklers were markedly superior to Halon 1301. Therefore, the Air Force should reassess its policy of commitment to Halon 1301 as the primary fire protection system for essential EDPE and take action to avert substandard performance of existing Halon 1301 installations. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA087093
Entities
People
- Robert L. Doerr
- Thomas H. Gross
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology