International Aircraft Systems Fire Protection Working Group March

International Aircraft Systems Fire Protection Working Group March 27 28 2001 Hosted by John Brooks International Aero Inc Fire Protection Laboratory 11817 Westar Lane Burlington, WA. 98233 P 360 757 2376 F 360 757 4841 www. intl-aero. com

International Aero, Inc. Fire Protection laboratory Research Solutions Partner With industry Involve the customer Anticipate And Prepare Create Flexible Options

International Aero, Inc. Current programs Thermal Acoustic Insulation Blankets Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) Hidden Area fire detection and location Fire Proof Cabin Interior Low Pressure Dual Fluid (LPDF) Cabin Water Mist system Solid Propellant Aerosols Generators Pyro. Gen Halon Replacement Extinguishing Agents (SNAP list) Non fluorine AFFF Foam replacement WORLD’S LEADING PROVIDER OF INTERIOR REQUIREMENTS

International Aero Inc Fire protection laboratory Supports these Regulatory Agencies and industry groups

Automatic Fire Detection and Monitoring System (AFDAMS)

While trying to determine where an Arc Fault event had occurred as part of the AFCI research a novel TDR technology immerged Locate defects in existing wire Automatic mapping of wire harness Temperature measurement on wire and thermal mapping of wire multiple T/C junctions

Fire Detection using ARCMAS …. . Automatic Fire Network System Check: The diagram below demonstrates a “System Diagram” that can be displayed in the Cockpit prior to Take Off. The purpose of this screen is to confirm to the Crew that a full but Automatic System integrity check has been carried out (namely checking condition of Fire Wire & Connections) and that the system is fully operational. The display can be altered and IFLMS can be installed throughout the aircraft including Engines and Wings: ©Copyright Phoenix 2000

• • Hidden fire detection and monitoring Novel method of detection of fire in unprotected areas ( patent pending ) Rapid detection of changes in temperatures Monitoring of fire after detection Thermal mapping of wire, coaxial or pairs

Zoned Fire Detection, for alarm and fire monitoring. Multi deck, wide body layout

Cheek area outboard of cargo compartment and below cargo floor

When large changes in temperature are detected The system will alarm with exact location. Continuing data is available to help flight crew manage the EMERGENCY

Future Work (AFDAMS)

Test article setup

Unprotected Area in the Upper Cabin

Four types of linear wire in parallel with Type K TC’s for data comparison

Fire Detection using ARCMAS …. . Vertical Installation: any Number of Vertical Wire “Strips” can be installed and connected. There is an ARCMAS / IFLM unit installed at either end of the aircraft. When a fire occurs the data from each unit as analyzed continuously in Real-Time to confirm Direction, Spread, Speed of Fire. Any number of “Strips” can be connected together and installed at different times coverage resolution being determined by this factor: . Fuselage Cross Section - Vertical Coverage Bi-Directional Vertical Coverage IFLM ©Copyright Phoenix 2000

By defining the temperature map accurate location and monitoring are easily displayed for the aircrew to manage the emergency

Wireless Data transmission. • Only heat Detector Wire and Aircraft power required • Can be installed anywhere, can be installed incrementally based on airframe maintenance availability (no lost revenue service for operator) • Detection zones are scalable by individual operator • Battery back up with 2~3 years Maintenance Service • Enhanced embedded system can be developed into a diagnostic tool for existing Engine and APU systems to reduce false alarms as well as mandated cargo and lavatory detection systems.

AFDAMS HIDDEN AERA FIRE DETECTION Wireless interface, Dependable, Proven

Hidden fire Detection and monitoring System Three company partnership Phoenix Aviation and Technology a fully automated TDR unit with thermal wire mapping International Aero Inc System Integration, Installation Kits and regulatory approval

For future developments and information contact Bob Moore International Aero Inc. 11817 Westar Lane Burlington WA. 98233 (800) 733 3572 (360) 757 2376 (360) 757 4841 www. intl-aero. com Glenn Lacey Phoenix Aviation & Technologies 27 The Crescent, Epson Surrey KT 18 7 LJ UK 011 44 1372 805 410 011 44 1372 818 119

John Brooks jbrooks@pyrogen. com www. pyrogen. com

That concludes this session Thanks to Boeing to their Support