- Author
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Fiala, R.
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Dussa, K.
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Winterfeld, G.
- Title
- On the Applicability of Reticulated Foams for the Suppression of Fuel Tank Explosions.
- Report
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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
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fuel tanks
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explosions
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foams
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fire suppression
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reticulated foams
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fire suppression
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aircraft fuel tanks
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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.