An Investigation of Air Emission Reduction Methods for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter Training Fires: Small-Scale Tests

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Abstract:

Small-scale experiments were conducted to examine pollutant reduction techniques for JP-5 spray fires. These tests were part of a program to relocate the fire training facility at Naval Air Training Center NATTC Millington to NATTC Pensacola. The use of water spray, fuel additives, and water emulsion was investigated. Water spray was identified as the most feasible technique for immediate use at the facility. The water spray system was optimized by examining nozzle spray characteristics, nozzle configurations, and water-to-fuel ratios. A smoke reduction of 96 percent was achieved for a water-to-fuel ration of 9.1. Emissions factors for carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitric oxides, and total hydrocarbons were developed. These factors provide a better estimation of fire trainer emissions than those currently available.

Author(s):
Peatross, M. J. ; Ouellette, R. J. ; Verdonik, D. P. ; Williams, F. W.
Author Organization(s):
NAVY TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR SAFETY AND SURVIVABILITY WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. for 1996-1997
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in collaboration with Hughes Associations, Inc., Baltimore, MD
Pagination:
0047

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL/MR/6180--97-8107
Monitor Series:
NAVAIR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*FIRE FIGHTING, *EMISSION CONTROL, AIR POLLUTION, NAVAL TRAINING, EMULSIONS, FUEL ADDITIVES, SPRAY NOZZLES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Safety Engineering, Air Pollution and Control
Keyword(s):
WATER SPRAY, SPRAY FIRES, WATER EMULSION, EMISSION FACTORS
Report Date:
1997 Nov 20
Creation Date:
1997 Dec 03