Aviation Engine Test Facilities (AETF) Fire Protection Study
Abstract
An analysis is presented to the effectiveness of various types of fire fighting agents in extinguishing the kinds of fires anticipated in Aviation Engine Test Facilities (AETF), otherwise known as Hush Houses. The agents considered include Aqueous Film-Forming Foam, Halon 1301, Halon 1211 and water. Previous test work has shown the rapidity with which aircraft, especially high performance aircraft, can be damaged by fire. Based on this, tentative criteria for this evaluation included a maximum time of 20 s from fire detection to extinguishment and a period of 30 min in which the agent would prevent reignition. Other issues examined included: toxicity, corrosivity, ease of personnel egress, system reliability, and cost effectiveness. The agents were evaluated for their performance in several fire scenarios, including: under frame fire, major engine fire, engine disintegration fire, high-volume pool fire with simultaneous spill fire, internal electrical fire, and runaway engine fire. Keywords: Fire protection; Halon; Hush house; Aqueoue film-forming foam; Aviation engine test facilities; Fire extinguishing agent.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 13, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA211483
Entities
People
- Joseph T. Leonard
- R. C. Beller
- R. E. Burns
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory