The Evaluation of the Autonomic Fire Suppression System Concept of Operations and PDA Cooling Effectiveness

Abstract

This is the preliminary test report analyzing the DD(X) CONOPS for DC manning and PDA(F) cooling. These tests were conducted in May 2003 on the ex-USS Shadwell. A variety of peacetime and combat damage fire scenarios were evaluated as part of this test series. This report contains a brief summary of the events for each test. The following summarizes the preliminary conclusions for these tests. A properly trained damage control team, familiar with the layout of the DD(X) is essential for optimum DC response. The need for modes of operation for the DD(X), PDA(F), and APDA(F) water mist systems should be analyzed. PDA cooling using sidewall water mist nozzles has been shown to he effective in reducing temperatures and suppressing the fire. Investigators are an essential part of the DC organizations. Communications have been and still are a problem.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2003
Accession Number
ADA417406

Entities

People

  • Ariam C. Luers
  • Hung V. Pham
  • John P. Farley
  • Joseph L. Scheffey
  • Scott A. Hill

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Control Systems
  • Cooling
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Fire Protection
  • Fire Suppression
  • Fires
  • Fresh Water
  • Materials
  • Peacetime
  • Radio Transmitters
  • Safety
  • Ships
  • Situational Awareness
  • Supervisory Control
  • Transmitters

Readers

  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design