Smoke/Gas Hazards - Shipboard Compartment Fires,
Abstract
This document summarizes the results of a program of work conducted jointly by the United States Coast Guard and the Canadian Coast Guard. The program was designed to develop a better understanding of the formation of hazardous life safety conditions resulting from accommodation quarters fires. The program was divided into work tasks corresponding to three classes of materials useage: bulkhead furnishes; deck coverings; and accommodations space furnishings. For each class of materials the rate of production of six selected toxic gases was quantitatively measured. The quantities obtained were then related to their potential lethal hazard. The results and analysis indicates: (1) that deck covering materials in current useage do not make a significant contribution to smoke/gas hazards; (2) that the bulkhead and bulkhead finish materials tested vary in their potential for harm; and (3), that accommodation fire furnishings produce significant levels of 'toxic' gases. Of the gases measured, carbon monoxide is the toxicant with the greatest potential hazard. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA167204
Entities
People
- William H. Mclain