Three Dimensional Fire Extinguishant
Abstract
This report covers the development of a three-dimensional (3-D) small-scale agent-scoping apparatus, the scoping of several baseline agents, and the characterization of a 3-D fire. The scenario used was to simulate a postcrash situation where fuel is cascading onto a sloping surface and collecting in a pool. To fully characterize this situation, a running-fuel fire, where fuel is running down an incline and collecting in a pool, was first characterized and agent effectiveness on a running-fuel fire was evaluated. An agent scoping/fire characterization apparatus was then developed and used to develop concepts relating to 3-D fires. Based on this study it was recommended that a search be conducted for a three-dimensional agent with fuel inertion capabilities which would not suffer from the application, environmental, cleanliness, and toxicity problems of existing agents. The goal of such a study would be the development of a new first-line fire-fighting agent.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA637423
Entities
People
- Dennis M. Zallen
- Harold D. Beeson
- Joseph L. Walker
- Phyllis Campbell