Pyrotechnic Fire Suppression System Evaluation,

Abstract

The manufacture and processing of pyrotechnic mixes has been marked in the past by accidents due to the inherent sensitivity of the materials to stimuli such as friction, impact and static electricity discharge. A program was under taken to evaluate the effectiveness of a fire suppression system in fighting pyrotechnic fires. This paper summarizes test results on several compositions using different deluge components and configurations and efforts that have resulted in improving the response time and effectiveness of fire suppression systems.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADP005356

Entities

People

  • Joseph P. Caltagirone
  • Luis M. Vargas
  • Luis R. Garza

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • California
  • Electricity
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosives
  • Fire Suppression
  • Friction
  • Materials
  • Safety
  • Sensitivity
  • Static Electricity
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design