New Technologies and Materials for Enhanced Damage and Fire Tolerance of Naval Vessels

Abstract

Emerging technologies for fire and damage detection, abatement and suppression on board naval vessels are reviewed. These include point and volume fire and damage sensors and systems, smoke control (ejection) systems, smart valves, water mist and gaseous agent fire suppression systems, and aerosol fire extinguishing agents. Technology readiness levels (TRL) of these technologies are assigned based on the criteria developed by the United States Department of Defence. Several approaches to enhancing the fire and flammability properties of non-metallic (polymeric) materials used on naval vessels are also reviewed. The approaches include the selection of polymeric materials with inherent fire resistance, the use of flame retardants additives including nanoparticles, the incorporation of molecules into the polymer backbone that have flame retardant properties, and the use of intumescent coatings to protect the underlying substrate. Standards and test methods that are used to evaluate the fire performance of nonmetallic materials are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA551302

Entities

People

  • John A. Hiltz

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Control Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Fire Extinguishing Agents
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymer Degradation
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology