Optical Fire Detector Testing in the Aircraft Engine Nacelle Fire Test Simulator

Abstract

Optical fire detector systems for aircraft engine compartments provided by fire vendors were evaluated in the Aircraft Engine Compartment Fire Test Simulator (AENFTS). Their ability to sense JP-4 fires of two sizes and provide fire warnings in a variety of simulated flight environments was monitored along with their freedom from false fire warnings. One systems was identified which provided fire warnings for every test fire and was completely free of false alarms.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA197974

Entities

People

  • Alan M. Johnson

Organizations

  • Boeing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircraft Engines
  • Cameras
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Products
  • Control Panels
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Measurement
  • Optical Detection
  • Optical Detectors
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities
  • Ultraviolet Detectors
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.