| Author(s): |
Anthony P. Hamins; D. Baghdadi; P. Borthwick; M Glover; William L. Grosshandler; D L. Lowe; L Melton; Cary Presser; |
| Title: |
Suppression of Simulated Engine Nacelle Fires (NISTIR 5499) |
| Published: |
October 17, 1994 |
| Abstract: |
The engine nacelle encases the jet engine compressor, combustor and turbine. A nacelle fire is typically a turbulent diffusion flame stabilized behind an obstruction in a moderately high speed air flow. The most likely source for a fire in the nacelle are leaks in the fuel lines carrying jet fuel or hydraulic fluid, that can feed the fire either as a spray or as a pre-vaporized gas. Temperatures as high as 150 deg C are common in normal operating engine nacelles. |
| Citation: |
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 5499 |
| Keywords: |
fire research; nacelle fires; extinguishment; aircraft fires |
| Research Areas: |
Building and Fire Research |
| PDF version: |
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