The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) recognises five different fire-extinguishing system solutions for ro-ro spaces on ships; manually activated water spray systems (Resolution A.123(V)), automatic sprinkler or deluge water spray systems and automatic nozzle or deluge water mist systems (MSC.1/Circ.1430), high-expansion foam systems and gas fire-extinguishing systems (FSS Code). A review of potential commercially available alternative systems, their expected performance efficiency and water consumption was made. Based on this review, two alternative fire-extinguishing systems were identified: Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) and foam-water sprinkler/spray systems. Fire suppression performance testing of water spray systems according to the Resolution A.123(V) and MSC.1/Circ.1430, a CAFS and a foam-water spray system were conducted. The water spray system per MSC.1/Circ.1430 had superior performance while the system per Resolution A.123(V) and the foam-water spray system limited the fire size to some degrees. The CAFS provided limited fire suppression performance.
Fire testing of alternative fixed fire-extinguishing systems for ro-ro spaces onboard ships
Ships and Offshore Structures ; 18 , 3 ; 423-428
2023-03-04
6 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
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Fire , extinguishment , ro-ro space , CAFS , water spray
Fixed fire extinguishing systems
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|Fire extinguishing apparatus for ships
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|Fire extinguishing apparatus for ships
Engineering Index Backfile | 1902