Fires on Large Off-Road Vehicles: The Problem and Solution

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Stevens, Ralph B., author.

Conference Name:

26th Annual Earthmoving Industry Conference (1975-04-15 : Peoria, Illinois, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1975

Summary:

A semi-automatic fire protection system has been developed to reduce operator hazards, the cost of repair, and lost production time as a result of fires on large mobile machines. Research of military and industrial fire protection systems for mobile equipment has resulted in a hybrid prototype system that combines optical and thermal fire sensors, logic controls, self-monitoring circuits and an extinguishing system to meet rigorous demands imposed by off-road equipment. The amount and type of fire protection needed for a variety of equipment is explained and a decision analysis matrix provides guidelines and rating scales of fire protection necessary for large haulage trucks and other off-road equipment

Notes:

Vendor supplied data

Publisher Number:

750561

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license