Future Research

High Temperature ASM
To evaluate ways to improve upon the simplified FAA inerting system design in terms of cost and reliability, a prototype high temperature (350 deg F) ASM will be evaluated. The ASM will be sized (quantity of fiber) and performance data will be acquired detailing the NEA flow generated at a variety of input pressures and operational temperatures. The NEA flow generated at reduced permeate pressures (altitude) will also be examined as well as air flow in. These data will be used to perform systems analysis to determine what benefit, if any, could be garnered from this potential change in system configuration/operation.

ISFPWG IFP Task Team Support
The International Systems Fire Protection Working Group has created a task team to investigate potential advantages of integrating the various fire protection systems of commercial transport airplanes (Integrated Fire Protection). The focus of the groups work will be to evaluate what fire protection is afforded by an OBIGGS sized to inert a CWT. As a member of the task team, the FAA Fire Safety Branch will be providing data on OBIGGS performance, inert gas requirements, and a variety of other data needed to evaluate what systems could be used to improve commercial transport airplane fire safety.

Additional Information

For information contact:
William Cavage
Phone: (609) 485-4993
Fax: (609) 485-5785
William.M.Cavage@faa.gov