- Author
- Audinot, I. S. C. | Desnoyers, C. E.
- Title
- Q 638 On-Board Fire Tests (Ex ABLM KERSAINT): Extinguishing of an Electrical Cable Fire With Water Spraying Line (Test No. 3E).
- Coporate
- Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, DC
- Report
- P.V.N. No. 96, December 4, 1984, 21 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- ships | shipboard fires | electrical cables | extinguishing | water sprays | polyvinyl chloride
- Abstract
- This test shows: - the excellent efficiency of the water spraying lines for the extinguishing of a cable bundle fire - the good behavior of the 2nd Generation PVC cables (presently installed in the vessels of the National Navy) - the importance of smoke extraction to facilitate the investigations of the emergency teams.