Advanced Fire Protection Deluge System Research Project
Abstract
Energetic materials which burn or deflagrate pose a significant risk to munitions production, maintenance and renovation operations, as reflected by losses suffered by the U.S. Army Armament Munitions and Chemical Command between 1988 and 1992. These costs totaled $9,500,000 and involved three deaths, nine serious injuries, and severe property damage. Non-quantifiable costs included legal, environmental, investigation, lost production, and mandated improvements. The objective of this effort is to develop and demonstrate an advanced ultra-high speed fire protection deluge system that will provide a 95-percent reduction in false alarms and a 75-percent reduction in response time, compared to current systems installed at Army ordnance facilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA498828
Entities
People
- Robert A. Loyd