A Study of Aircraft Post-Crash Fuel Fire Mitigation

Abstract

Extensive research has been conducted on methods of controlling aircraft post-impact fuel fires. Mechanism studies of hydrocarbon fuel ignition and flame propagation have identified feasible approaches to agent selection and dispersal schemes. Selection of agents is closely controlled by guidelines of the Montreal Protocol Agreements and allowable agent manufacturing as specified by the Environmental Protection Agency. Effectiveness of agents has been determined under a variety of laboratory test conditions. Mass transport of the inerting agent into the vapor above the fuel as well as the environmental conditions in the vapor space play an important role in inerting agent effectiveness. Schemes to control hydrocarbon vapor and to enhance inerting agent effectiveness are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA282208

Entities

People

  • B. R. Wright
  • D. M. Zallen
  • D. W. Naegeli

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Alkanes
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fire Fighting
  • Fires
  • Flame Propagation
  • Flash Point
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Research Facilities

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers