Investigation of Titanium Combustion Characteristics and Suppression Techniques
Abstract
This test program studies the burning characteristics of titanium under air flow conditions. The flat plate titanium samples are ignited by molten titanium from an electrically heated ignitor. Air flow conditions that support sustained combustion of a single sample are determined. The burn rate is measured on all tests with steady state burning. Argon gas is shown to be a feasible extinguishing agent for a titanium fire. Quick injection of a sufficient amount of argon gas to maintain a 60% concentration by volume of argon results in quick suppression by oxygen depletion. Carbon dioxide (CO2), a common fire extinguishing agent, is shown to sustain titanium burning at an accelerated rate. The ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by burning titanium is shown to be of a sufficient intensity for existing UV fire detectors to detect at reasonable distances.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADB010507
Entities
People
- Duane G. Fox
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory