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Date
Presentation
Minutes / Attendee List
4/06
Handheld Extinguisher Draft Advisory Circular Review
Smoke Detection A380 Cargo Mock-Up Test Results
Engine Nacelle Halon Replacement
OBIGGS Utilization In Inaccessible Areas
Hidden Fire Testing
(41 MB Zip file)
ASM Performance for Cargo Bay Fire Suppression
An Update on FAA Fuel Tank Ullage Modeling
Cargo MPS Testing of NOVEC 1230
Lithium Battery Fire Fire Tests
Minutes
Attendee List
11/05
Handheld Extinguisher Draft Advisory Circular Review
Fuel Tank Protection Research at NASA GRC
Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire Detection
Enhanced Cargo Monitoring - Container Communication Interface
Smoke Generation for Certification Ground and Flight Tests
Engine Nacelle Halon Replacement
OBIGGS Utilization In Inaccessible Areas On A Wide Body Aircraft
Pack Bay Oxygen Depletion Due to OBIGGS Leaking
Cargo Bay Fire Protection with a Fuel Tank Inerting System
New Technology to Enable Reduced False Alarms from High Sensitive Fire Detection Systems on Commercial Transport Aircraft
The Effect of Fuel on an Inert Ullage in Commercial Airplane Fuel Tanks
The Fuel Tank Flammability Assessment Method
Lithium Battery Fire Fire Tests
An Integrated Fire Protection System
Factors Affecting the Limiting Oxygen Concentration Required for Ignition in an Aircraft Fuel Tank
Next Generation OBIGGS: Developments at Phyre Technologies
Minutes
Attendee List
6/05
Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire Detection
Fire Detection - Extinguishing in Inaccessible Areas
Lithium Battery Fire Tests
Modeling In-flight Inert Gas Distribution in a 747 Center-Wing Fuel Tank
Pack Bay Oxygen Depletion due to OBIGGS Leaking
Engine Nacelle Halon Replacement
Vaporization of JP-8 Jet Fuel in a Simulated Aircraft Fuel Tank Under Varying Ambient Conditions
Minutes
Attendee List
2/05
International Environmental Update
Engine Nacelle Halon Replacement
(20MB Zip file)
Development of a Video on In-Flight Fire Fighting
(paper)
Development of a Video on In-Flight Fire Fighting
(presentation)
Flight Testing of the FAA OBIGGS On the NASA 747 SCA
OBIGGS Sizing Data for Transport Canada Trade Study
Modeling of Single Bay Fuel Tank Inerting for FAA OBIGGS Research
Lithium Battery Fire Tests
Fires in Inaccessible Areas
Intrinsically Safe Current Limits for Fuel Tanks
Jet Fuel Vaporization and Condensation: Modeling and Validation
Low Fuel Load Flammability Work
In-Flight Fuel Tank Flammability Testing
The Development of Guidance for the Use of New Agents in Handheld Extinguishers for Aircraft Cabins
Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire Detection
Auxiliary Tank Testing and In-Flight Facility Development
Aircraft Fire & Explosion Protection With Nitrogen and Water Mist
(26 MB Zip file)
The Fire Hazard? Of Flameless Cooking in Aircraft.
(24 MB Zip file)
Minutes
Attendee List
6/04
Handheld Extinguisher Guidelines
FAA Inerting System Flight Testing on an Airbus A320
Preliminary Results of FAA Fuel Tank Inerting Flight Testing on the NASA 747 SCA
(
PDF version
)
Avionics Compt. Smoke Detection System
(
PDF version
)
Fuel Flammability - .Combustion Sphere Testing
Low Fuel Load Flammability Work
Jet Fuel Vaporization and Condensation: Modeling and Validation
Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire Detection
(
PDF version
)
Engine Halon Replacement Test Update
Aerosol Can Explosion Testing
(
PDF version
)
Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire Suppression Update
Effectiveness of Handheld Extinguishers and Ceiling Mounted Ports Against Overhead Area Fires In Narrowbody Aircraft
(
PDF version
)
Intrinsically Safe Current Limits for Fuel Tanks
(3.7 MB Zip file)
Minutes
Attendee List
11/03
Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire Detection Update
Modeling Smoke Transport in Aircraft Cargo Compartments
Cargo Compartment alternative MPS testing using Low Pressure Dual Fluid Water Mist and Hypoxic Air
Cargo Air Flow Pattern for Smoke Detection
User Preference Survey for Agents Used in Hand Held Extinguishers On Board Aircraft
Fire Suppression System Scaling
Engine Nacelle Halon Replacement Project
Fires in Hidden Areas
International Environmental Update
Engine Nacelle Halon Alternatives
Fire Protection in Hidden Areas
Jet A Vaporization in an Experimental Tank - Part I
Fuel Tank Inerting
Jet A Vaporization In an Experimental Tank - Part II
Fuel Tank Inerting Joint Airbus/FAA, A320 Flight Tests
NASA Glenn: Progress in Fire Protection Research
Limiting Oxygen Concentration (LOC) Work Update
NASA/FAA Flight Test –Flammability Analysis System
FAA Concept OBIGG System Flight Testing on NASA 747 SCA
FAA On-Board Inert Gas Generation (OBIGG) System Description
Minutes
Attendee List
7/03
Fuel Tank Inerting Research
Scale Model Testing: A320 Center Tank
NASA Fire Prevention Update
Inerting Flight Tests
Limiting Oxygen Concentration (LOC) Work Update
Engine Nacelle Halon Replacement Test Update
Fire Suppression System Scaling
November 2004 Fire and Cabin Safety Conference Call for Papers
Engine Strut Testing
Lithium Battery Fire Tests
FAATC Hidden Fire Test Program
Minutes
Attendee List
3/03
FAST-Port
Hazards
NASA Fire-Prevention Update
Hidden Areas
Fire Suppression System Scaling
Lithium Battery Fire Tests
Fiber Optic Oxygen Sensor for Fuel Tank Monitoring
Engine Nacelle Halon Replacement
Fuel Flammability Update
Natural Diffusion of NEA in a 747SP Center Wing Fuel Tank During Ground Operations
Inerting of a Scale 747SP Center-Wing Fuel Tank During a Typical Commercial Flight Profile
Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire Detection
Engine Nacelle Halon Alternatives
Multi Criteria Fire/Smoke Detector for Cargo Holds
Aircraft Fire Sensing based on Optical Detection of Key Species
Oxygen Sensor System for Fire Environment
Minutes
10/02
ALTERNATIVE AGENT UPDATE
Dual Flow Inerting System
737 Test Facility
Hydrostatic Test Update
Update on the EUC in relation to ODS's
Inerting of a Scale 747SP Center Wing Fuel Tank During a Typical Commercial Flight Profile
Chemical Oxygen Generator Furnace Tests
FUEL TANK EXPLOSION PROTECTION SYSTEM
Engine Nacelle Halon Replacement
Flight Testing of the FAA Concept OBIGG System on a Boeing 747SP
NASA OBIGGS / OBOGS Update
Lithium Battery Fire Tests
Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire Detection
Altitude Testing of a Single ASM System
Nitrogen Inerting Requirements – A Lit. Review
MPS for Aircraft Cargo Compartment
Active Fire Protection in Hidden Areas
Modeling Smoke Transport in Aircraft Cargo Compartments
Minutes
Attendee List
6/02
Lithium Battery Fire Tests
International Systems Fire Protection Working Group Active Fire Protection in Hidden Areas
The evaluation of bromotrifluoropropene as a halon 1211 replacement
Engine Nacelle Halon Replacement
Ongoing Fuel Flammability Work at the FAA Technical Center
DuPont Presentation
Status on FIREDETEX
Cargo Compartment Fire Verification System - Image based fire/smoke detection (Video-detection)
Modeling of Inert Gas Distribution in Commercial Transport Fuel Tanks
Boeing 747SP CWT Flammability Survey
Boeing 747SP CWT Inerting Efficiency
A Different look At Inerting in Flight
Onboard Inert Gas Generating System For a 747SP
Minutes
Attendee List
3/02
Lithium Battery Fire Tests
Standardization of Hydrostatic Test Intervals for Fire Extinguishers
An Overview of FAA Fuel Inerting Research
Engine Nacelle Halon Replacement
Minimum Performance Standard for Hand Held Fire Extinguishers
Onboard Inert Gas Generating System For a 747SP
Modeling Smoke Transport in Aircraft Cargo Compartments
Design for Security: Cockpit Smoke Penetration
Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire Detection
Jet-A Vaporization Computer Model
Fuel Tank Ignition Experiments at Reduced Oxygen Concentrations
Minutes
Attendee List
7/01
Full Scale GBI Testing with B747 SP
Scale Model InertingTesting with 1/4 Scale Boeing 747 SP Fuel Tank
Aircraft Cargo Comaprtment Fire Detection
FAATC Engine Nacalle Program Update
Water Mist System
Oxygen Limits at Altitude
Minutes
Attendee List
3/01
New Fire/Smoke Detection and Fire Extinguishing Systems for Aircraft Applications
Ground-Based Inerting Proof of Concept Flight Test in Conjunction with the Boeing Company
Fuel Load Effects on Inert Ullage for Ground-Based Inerting
Halon Replacement Lavex Bottle Tests
International Aero Inc - Fire Protection Laboratory
Minutes
Attendee List
12/00
Ground Based Inerting Proof of Concept Flight Test in Conjunction with the Boeing Company
Aircraft Cargo Comaprtment Fire Detection
Engine Nacelle Halon Replacement
FAA Compliant Cargo Bay Fire - Test Facility at BFGoodrich
An Overview of the FAA Technical Center’s Commercial Aircraft Fuel Tank Inerting Research
DEVELOPMENT OF A MINIMUM PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR HAND HELD FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AS A REPLACEMENT FOR HALON 1211 ON CIVILIAN TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRCRAFT
NEA Ullage Washing Testing With a Vented Fuel Tank
Lithium Batteries Transported as Cargo
Test Results: MPS for Aircraft Cargo Compartment
Typical Oxygen Cylinder Overpack
The Effect of O2 Evolution on an Inert Ullage Space in a Vented Aircraft Fuel Tank
Halon 1301 Replacement for Lavatory Trash Receptacle Fire Extinguisher
Review of Fuel Tank Flammability at Altitude Work
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEW EC REGULATION
Minutes
Attendee List
8/00
Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire Detection
Full Scale Aircraft Cabin and EE Bay Test Results
Fuel Tank Ignition Studies at Reduced Oxygen Pressures
FAA Ground Based Inerting Overview
FAA Inerting System Testing
Navy Responsible Use Policy
Water Mist Proposal
Minutes
Attendee List
5/00
Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire Detection
Cargo Compartment Minimum Performance Standards for Gaseous Total Flood Agents
The Cost of Implementing Ground Based Inerting in the Commercial Fleet
Hand Held Fire Extinguisher Minimum Performance Standard Status
Engine Nacelle Halon Replacement Update
FAA Fuel Tank Flammability R & D
Update on the Draft EC Regulation.
Hydrofluorocarbons - Draft UK Climate Change Proposals
Improvement of Smoke Warning Reliability to Aircraft Applications
Verification of Systems in the Aircraft - Smoke Detection Tests
Fuel Tank Explosion Protectioin Tests
Minutes
10/99
Simulator Status
Minutes
4/99
PowerPoint
Minutes
6/98
J. Vitali: PowerPoint
AGupta: PowerPoint
Minutes
11/97
N/A
Minutes
FAA R&D Efforts on Flammability, Aug 14th 2002
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April 1997
October 1996
July 1996
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November 1995
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November 1994
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October 1993