Extinguishing Agent for Magnesium Fire: Phases 5 and 6.

Abstract

This report documents the validation testing of the extinguishing system for metal fires developed as part of Phases I-IV. The results of this validation testing form the basis of information from which draft military specifications necessary to procure the agent and the agent delivery system may be developed. The developed system was tested against a variety of large-scale metal fire scenarios and the capabilities of the system assessed. In addition the response of the system to storage and to changes in ambient conditions was tested. Results of this testing revealed that the developed system represented a reliable metal fire extinguishing system that could control and extinguish very large metal fires. The specifications developed for the agent and for the delivery system are discussed in detail. Keywords: Fire suppression, Metal fires, Fire extinguishers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA192436

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  • B. E. Mason
  • H. D. Beeson
  • R. E. Tapscott

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Decomposition
  • Engineering
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Fire Extinguishing Agents
  • Halogenated Hydrocarbons
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • New Mexico
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Standards
  • Vapor Pressure

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  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
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