Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a method for pressure-testing a pressure vessel, said method comprising using a test fluid which is, or comprises, a halogenated compound selected from the group consisting of tropodegradable halogenated compounds, fluorinated compounds, halogenated ketones, halogenated alkenes and halogenated ethers.
Abstract:
A fire suppression system for a plurality of enclosures in an aircraft comprises a plurality of bottles containing fire suppression agent, a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor on each bottle for measuring temperature and pressure data of the bottle contents, an addressable bottle valve on each bottle and a control unit. The control unit is configured to analyze the temperature and pressure data for each bottle to determine adequacy of fire suppression agent content for extinguishing a fire in a particular enclosure of the aircraft. The control unit is further configured to control the bottle valves independently by using the bottle valves' addresses, in order to manage the release of fire suppression agent.
Abstract:
A safety cap for a pressurised gas storage vessel is disclosed comprising a valve that is movable between: (i) a first position in which an entrance port and anti-recoil apertures are in fluid communication such that gas is able to flow out of the safety cap through the anti-recoil apertures; and (ii) a second position in which the gas is unable to exit the safety cap through the anti-recoil apertures and in which the entrance port is in fluid communication with an exit port such that gas is able to flow from the entrance port, through the exit port and out of the safety cap.
Abstract:
A solid propellant gas generator fire suppression device 6 is disclosed comprising: a solid propellant material for generating a first fire suppression gas when combusted; an ignitor 10 for igniting the solid propellant material so as to generate said gas; an exhaust 12 for said gas; and an odorizer material arranged within the gas generator so that when the ignitor 10 is activated the odorizer material, or an odorous product thereof, exits the gas generator 6 through the exhaust 12.
Abstract:
A fire suppression system for a plurality of enclosures in an aircraft comprises a plurality of bottles containing fire suppression agent, a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor on each bottle for measuring temperature and pressure data of the bottle contents, an addressable bottle valve on each bottle and a control unit. The control unit is configured to analyse the temperature and pressure data for each bottle to determine adequacy of fire suppression agent content for extinguishing a fire in a particular enclosure of the aircraft. The control unit is further configured to control the bottle valves independently by using the bottle valves' addresses, in order to manage the release of fire suppression agent.
Abstract:
A frangible plug for use in a valve mechanism, the frangible plug including a first section having a first end and an opposing second section having a second end and a cylindrical sidewall extending between the first and second ends. Also including means for applying a force on the cylindrical sidewall of the frangible plug such that the first section fractures from the opposing second section, and wherein the means for applying a force on said cylindrical sidewall extends circumferentially around the outer circumference of the sidewall.
Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments pertain to the art of first suppressants and, in particular, to maintaining a desired and constant blend of multiple fire suppressants during discharge. The present disclosure provides fire extinguisher assemblies utilizing a constant blend ratio of fire suppressant agents during discharge. More particularly, the present disclosure provides fire extinguisher assemblies utilizing a constant blend ratio of a first fire suppressant agent (e.g., a low-boiling, high-volatility agent) and a second fire suppressant agent (e.g., a higher-boiling, lower-volatility agent) during discharge. The embodiments and fire extinguisher assemblies described herein can help keep the pressure constant during discharge of the fire extinguisher assemblies.
Abstract:
A fire suppression system for an aircraft (cargo) compartment comprises a source of fire suppression agent and a supply line for conducting the fire suppression agent to the compartment. The supply line comprises a pressure regulating device arranged between the source and the compartment and a pressure relief valve arranged downstream of the pressure regulating device. The pressure relief valve has an outlet which distributes the agent externally of the cargo compartment.
Abstract:
A fire suppression agent includes a potassium salt solution and vermiculite particles stored in isolation from the potassium salt solution. The vermiculite particles remain isolated from the potassium salt solution until triggered to mix with the potassium salt solution upon a discharge event.
Abstract:
A fire suppression agent suitable for suppressing a lithium battery fire includes a bicarbonate powder and exfoliated vermiculite particles blended with the bicarbonate powder.