- Author
- Fiala, R. | Dussa, K. | Winterfeld, G.
- Title
- On the Applicability of Reticulated Foams for the Suppression of Fuel Tank Explosions.
- Report
- AGARD-CP-166, October 1975,
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Book or Conf
- Advisory Group for Aerospace Research and Development (AGARD). Aircraft Fire Safety. 45th Meeting of the AGARD Propulsion and Energetics Panel. AGARD-CP-166. April 11, 1975., Rome, Italy, 16/1-12 p., 1975
- Keywords
- fuel tanks | explosions | foams | fire suppression | reticulated foams | fire suppression | aircraft fuel tanks | explosion vessels
- Abstract
- Flame suppression properties of polyurethane foams with varying cell size have been studied by using a flame tube and an explosion vessel. Results on the thickness of the foam layer necessary for flame quenching is presented, depending on pore size, fuel/air ratio and on pressure. Behvior of reticulated foam during explosion in a closed vessel is discussed, as well as its mechanical behavior.