- Author
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Tapscott, R. E.
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Lee, M. E.
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Watson, J. D.
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Nimitz, J. S.
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Rodriguez, M. L.
- Title
- Next-Generation Fire Extinguishing Agent. Phase 4. Foundation for New Training Agent Development. Interim Report. July 1988-December 1989.
- Coporate
- New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque
- Sponsor
- Air Force Engineering and Services Center, Tyndall AFB, FL
- Report
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ESL-TR-87-03; SS 2.06(1),
December 1989,
47 p.
- Contract
- F29601-C-87-0001
- Keywords
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fire extinguishing agents
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halons
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ozone
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fire extinguishment
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halon 1211
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fire fighter training
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toxicity
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JP-4 jet fuels
- Identifiers
- CFC; chlorofluorcarbon; HCFC; hydrochlorofluorocarbon
- Abstract
- The objective of the overall effort is to originate concepts for a next-generation suppressant for multidimensional fires. The objective of the Phase 4 effort was to provide a foundation for the development of an agent to substitute for Halon 1211 in Air Force firefighter training. Toxicity and environmental data on selected candidate training agents were surveyed and compiled. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), chlorofluorcarbons (CFCs), and blends of these materials were tested on small-scale through medium-scale outdoor fires of JP-4. The results of this phase indicate that a blend of CFCs or HCFCs could provide a replacement for Halon 1211 in firefighter training.