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Title: Hot Film and Hot Wire Anemometry
Author: Thermo-Systems Inc.
Abstract: The increased application of anemometer equipment in recent years has led to more reliable and versatile instrumentation. In particular both the constant temperature system and film type sensors have found wider markets and applications as the equipment has been improved and the varieties available increased.

The use of constant temperature systems and film type sensors has made routine measurements of mean velocity, mass temperature and turbulence levels very feasible. With linearization and temperature compensation the systems are very easy to use and very little calibration is required. Also the variety of equipment presently available permits one to choose a system as simple or as complex as required for the specific application. The extremely wide velocity range and the high frequency response with anemometer type equipment will no doubt lead to its continuing acceptance for measurements in more fields in both industry and universities.
Report: FSR-0167 Pages: 15 Size: 1.34 MB
Title: Ignition and Fire Suppression in Aerospace Vehicles (Phase II)
Author: Ralph J. Cato, George H. Martindill, & Joseph M. Kuchta
Abstract: The effectiveness of Halons 1301 (CF3Br), 1202 (CF2Br2), and 1211 (CF2C1Br) as possible explosion suppressants for aircraft fuel tanks was investigated in ignitions with small charges of an IM-11 incendiary powder (Ba(NO3)2Mg-A1) and 30-caliber incendiary ammunition. Ignitions with the incendiary powder in a 74-gallon fuel tank indicated that over 8 volume percent Halon 1301 is required to completely quench flame propagations of near-stoichimetric n-pentane mixtures and limit the pressure rises to less than 5 psi; these high Halon concentrations were also required under gun firing conditions using the 30-caliber ammunition. The critical Halon requirements for quenching the incendiary ignitions of n-pentane-air mixtures did not differ greatly for the three Halons investigated in this work.

Other experiments were conducted in a 216 ft chamber to evaluate the effectiveness and toxicity hazard of Halon 3800 (C3F8) in extinguishing Class A fires by the total flooding mode. This agent was less effective and produced a greater toxicity hazard than Halon 1301 (CF3Br) in extinguishing cotton sheeting or paper sheeting fires. Approximately 10 to 12 volume percent Halon 3800 was required for extinguishing cotton sheeting fires, although incandescent burning was possible after extinguishment in some cases. Product HF concentrations were as high as 2500 ppm, depending upon the extinguishing conditions. Some comparison data are also given from total flooding experiments with liquid nitrogen, which was much less effective than Halon 3800 in extinguishing cotton sheeting fires.
Report: AFAPL-TR-72-96 Pages: 31 Size: 1.2 MB
Title: Interior Materials of Increased Flame Retrace
Author: C.M. Middlesworth
Abstract: IN RECENT YEARS CONSIDERABLE ATTENTION HAS BEEN GIVEN .TO THE POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTION OF PRESENTLY USED' CABIN INTERIOR .MA TERIALS TO THE AIRCRAFT FIRE HAZARD AND TO THE EFFECTS V/HICH COMBUSTION OF THESE MATERIALS MAY HA VE ON PASSENGER SURVIVAL SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS HAS BEEN :MADE BY GOVERN:MENT AGENCIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEST METHODS LEADING TO QUANTITATIVE CLASSIFICATION OF MATERIALS WITH RESPECT TO THEIR FLAMlv1ABILITY AND TI-IE MATERIALS INDUSTRY HAS PRODUCED NEW PRODUCTS WHOSE USE IN PASSENGER AIRCRAFT WILL RESULT IN APPRECIABLE IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRE SAFETY. THESE MATERIALS ARE SAID TO HAVE INCREASED FLAME RETARDANCE.
Report: FSR-0223 Pages: 17 Size: 896 KB
Title: Introduction To Thermo-Systems Heat Flux System
Author: Thermo-System Inc.
Abstract: The Heat Flux System measures nearly instantaneous heat transfer rates between an internally cooled senor and its external environment.
Report: FSR-0163 Pages: 4 Size: 4.74 MB
Title: Materials Research for Aircraft Fire Safety
Author: Richard W. Bricker
Abstract: The thermo chemical and flammability characteristics of to polymeric composites currently in use and seven others being considered for use as aircraft interior panels are described. The properties studied included: (1) limiting oxygen index of the composite constituents; (2) fire containment capability of the composite; (3) smoke evolution from the composite; (4) thermo gravimetric analysis; (5) composition of the volatile products of thermal degradation; and (6) relative toxicity of the volatile products of paralysis. The performance of high-temperature laminating resins such s bismaleimides is compared with the performance of phenolics and epoxies. The relationship of increased fire safety with the use of polymers with high anaerobic char yield is shown. Processing parameters of the state-f-the-art and the advanced composites are detailed
Report: FSR-0226 Pages: 31 Size: 1.20 MB

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