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Andrew Kim
Phone: 613-993-9555
Fax: 613-954-0483
Email: Andrew.Kim@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Performance of Novec(tm)1230 in the Fire Protection of Electronic Facilities On Board Ships
Objectives
- To evaluate the fire suppression performance of Novec™1230 in electronic facilities on board ships.
- To determine the amount of hydrogen fluoride (HF) that is generated during fire suppression.
- To assess the short and long term effects of HF on electronic components after fire suppression.
Background
Novec™1230 can replace Halon 1301 as a fire suppression agent, but produces substantially more HF during fire suppression. This raises concerns about damage to electronic equipment in ships when using this product for fire suppression.
Statement of Work
- Conduct fire tests in a compartment containing simulated electronic cabinets to determine the fire suppression performance of Novec™1230 and the amount of HF it produces in this environment.
- Conduct tests to determine the effectiveness of Novec™1230 in a simulated electronic facility onboard a submarine when it is discharged using mist nozzles, clean agent pumps or gas generators.
- Study the short and long-term effects of HF corrosion on electronic equipment.
Expected Outcomes
A report summarizing the results of these tests will be delivered to the Partner.
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Department of National Defence Canada
Start/Expected Completion Dates
This project began in 2008 and will be completed in March 2010.
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