Effectiveness of Halon Alternatives in Suppressing Dynamic Combustion Processes.
Effectiveness of Halon Alternatives in Suppressing
Dynamic Combustion Processes.
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Grosshandler, W. L.; Presser, C.; Gmurczyk, G. W.
American Chemical Society. Halon Replacements -
Technology and Science. National Meeting, 208th.
Proceedings. ACS Symposium Series 611. Chapter 18.
August 21-25, 1994, Washington, DC, American Chemical
Society, Washington, DC, Miziolek, A. W.; Tsang, W.,
Editor(s)(s), 204-224 pp, 1995.
Keywords:
halon 1301; fire suppression; detonation; aircraft
fires; halon alternatives; combustion
Abstract:
C3F8 is shown to require the least storage volume among
twelve fluorocarbons for suppressing a quasi-detonation.
CF3I performs the best of the gaseous suppressants
evaluated in a spray burner. Two experimental
facilities are described as part of an effort to
identify suitable replacements for CF3Br in aircraft
applications. A turbulent spray burner simulates the
hazard associated with a ruptured fuel line in an engine
nacelle or dry bay. A deflagration/detonation tube
evaluates the ability of a gaseous agent to attenuate
the pressure build-up and Mach number of a
quasi-detonation.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
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