Evaluating Commercial Nozzles for Use on Board Merchant Vessels
Abstract
The purpose of this test series was to evaluate commercial nozzles and the Coast Guard approved all-purpose nozzle to determine the most effective nozzle for shipboard firefighting. The specific objectives were to evaluate range, patterns and debris-passing capabilities; evaluate effectiveness in providing protection to the nozzle operator; and evaluate effectiveness in combating deck and compartment fires. Commercial nozzles meeting certain specifications should be permitted for use on board merchant vessels as the test results indicated they were more effective than the Coast Guard all-purpose nozzle in the various phases of testing. The traditional shipboard firefighting method of having two hose line teams in which the first team fights the fire and the second team only protects the first team should be modified to take full advantage of the commercial nozzles' capabilities. (JES)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA213115
Entities
People
- D. E. Beene Jr.