Dynamic Model of Water Deluge System for Propellant Fires.

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Abstract:

Since the conventional water deluge system is ineffective in extinguishing propellantexplosive fires, a program was undertaken to develop a deluge system able to withstand the pressures involved in a propellant or explosive fire and to extinguish it before a detonation or extreme hazard occurs. Testing a full-scale water deluge system is costly therefore, a model law was developed in order to test scaled-down systems.

Author(s):
Caltagirone, Joseph P.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND DOVER NJ LARGE CALIBER WEAPON SYSTEMS LAB
Descriptive Note:
Memorandum rept.,
Pagination:
0021

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARLCD-MR-78008, SBI-AD-E400 315
Monitor Series:
AD-E400 315
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_1_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*PROPELLANTS, *FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS, *FIRE HAZARDS, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, QUICK REACTION, MANUFACTURING, SCALE MODELS, WATER, MODEL THEORY, EXPLOSIVES, FIRES, STORAGE, DETONATIONS, FIRE SAFETY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Numerical Mathematics, Safety Engineering, Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
Water deluge systems, Propellant hoppers, Dynamic modeling
Report Date:
1979 May 01