EMAA Aerosol Generator Design and Corrosion Study.

Abstract

The design and development of an aerosol generator utilizing pyrotechnically activated EMAA is subject to two principal requirements; effective total-flooding of the protected area, and safe transfer of thermal energy derived from EMAA combustion. Because EMAA's are ineffective below a threshold airborne concentration the aerosol generator design must limit the potential for trapping excessive amounts of aerosol before it can be released into the protected area. This concern is coupled with designing a reliable system for transferring relatively large amounts of heat from EMAA combustion to both aid in the effectiveness of the aerosol suspension and prevent the possibility of secondary fires. In addition, the corrosivity potential of the various EMAA formulations on different commonly-used metals and metal alloys found in military equipment was tested and evaluated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA321096

Entities

People

  • Charles J. Kibert
  • James Akers
  • Juan Vitali
  • Weilin P. Chang

Organizations

  • University of Florida

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerosol Generators
  • Aerosols
  • Airborne
  • Combustion
  • Corrosion
  • Fires
  • Floods
  • Generators
  • Military Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design