Automatic Oscillating Turret.
Abstract
The objective of this project was to provide a more effective fire fighting capability by the driver/operator of the AS 32/P-4. An AS 32/P-4 aircraft crash rescue vehicles was reconfigured with a 300 gallon per minute (gpm) automatic, non-air-aspirating, bumper turret. This turret was evaluated as a replacement unit for the existing manually operated 300 gpm bumper turret. Twelve operational tests were conducted to determine the best oscillating rates and the agent discharge patterns. All tests used 6 percent Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) as the extinguishing agent. Three live-fire tests were conducted for comparative turret and nozzle effectiveness on large scale fires. The automatic, non-air aspirating, oscillating turret was shown to have twice the effective discharge range, and achieved fire extinguishment 30 percent faster then the existing turret. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA123373
Entities
People
- Anthony J. Kwan
- James O'regan
- John Gagliardo
- Joseph L. Walker