A Review of the Performance of AFFF Systems Serving Helicopter Decks on U.S. Navy Surface Combatants

Abstract

The AFFF systems serving the helo decks on surface combatants are designed for rapid control and extinguishment of JP-5 pool fires. Based on the available data, either, the flush deck system at an application rate of 0.06 GPM/SqFt or a single hose line at 125 GPM would be expected to perform as follows against a pool fire engulfing the landing area of the CG-47, DD-963, FFG-7, or DDG-51: Fire Control Time: 30 seconds, Fire Extinguishment Time: 60 seconds This estimate assumes a typical wind of 15-30 kts in a general fore-to-aft direction. Extreme wind conditions outside the normal range could add 15-30 seconds to the above times. This estimate also assumes that the AFFF systems are adequately maintained and operationally ready and that light quarters personnel are properly trained. A simultaneous attack by both systems could facilitate even more rapid fire control.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 23, 2001
Accession Number
ADA389484

Entities

People

  • Frederic W. Williams
  • Robert L. Darwin

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircrafts
  • Aviation Gasoline
  • Destroyers
  • Fire Fighting
  • Fires
  • Flight Decks
  • Fuels
  • Gasoline
  • Helicopters
  • Lessons Learned
  • Naval Vessels (Combatant)
  • Navy
  • Ships
  • Standards
  • Uss Arleigh Burke
  • Uss Ticonderoga

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.