Fire Testing of Independent Fiberglass Fuel Tanks with and without Protective Coating of Fire Retardant Paint

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Abstract:

A study of the effects of using fire retardant paint on fiberglass fuel tanks was conducted. Eight cylindrical 24 gallon tanks, four painted and four unpainted, were subjected to open pan diesel fuel fires for exposure times of 6 to 11 minutes. Test objectives were to evaluate the performance of painted and unpainted tanks in the empty, 14 full, and full of fuel condition when exposed to fire. Thermocouple measurements, external appearance, and internal appearance showed the painted tanks to perform significantly better in these short duration fire tests than did the unpainted tanks.

Author(s):
Richart, John D.
Author Organization(s):
COAST GUARD WASHINGTON DC APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0036

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USCG-713109/002
Project Number(s):
CG-713109
Monitor Series:
713109/002, USCG
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*FUEL TANKS, *SHIP FIRES, *FIRE RESISTANT COATINGS, TEST METHODS, FIRE SAFETY, REINFORCED PLASTICS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Coatings, Colorants and Finishes, Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering
Keyword(s):
FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTICS
Report Date:
1971 Jul 02