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UNLIMITED POTENTIALS WITH FIRE SCIENCE
Dr. Heather L GartenEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University WorldwideGarten Solutions, [email protected]
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Background Current Research Goals for this project
Successes due to this beginning research Goals for Future Projects ERAU Worldwide Fire Science Questions/Comments
BACKGROUND (1)
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Battery Fires 2013 January 7-Japan Airlines at Logan January 9-United Airlines reports problem
with wiring January 11-FAA announces comprehensive
review
BACKGROUND (2)
Mark Severson’s Research The Application of Advanced Composites for
the Construction of Commercial Transport Aircraft How do we form a universal test for approving
composite materials for aircraft use? DAMAGE DETECTION/STRUCTURAL HEALTH
Research suggested the FAA continue to modify their testing of composite materials
Review industry standards versus FAA standards
(New) Sound wave testing
BACKGROUND(3)
ERAU Worldwide Fire Science Program Partner with DFW Fire Training Research
Center A-380 Trainer Hydrocarbon Pit
Heat associated with an actual Fire Environmentally friendly
BACKGROUND(4)
Putting it all together: Composite materials are quickly
becoming integrated into aircrafts ~50% of aircraft parts are now composite
Light weight, high strength, and corrosion resistant
Fire fighting techniques quickly changing Demand for greater environmentally
friendly methods
CURRENT RESEARCH ON COMPOSITES AND FIRE
CURRENT RESEARCH (1) April 2013 Boeing Fire Department
Release 50% of Boeing 787 Composite (777 had
11%) http://www.boeing.com/assets/pdf/commercial/airports/faqs/787_composite_arff_data.pdf
CURRENT RESEARCH (2)
Boeing April 2013 Release: Composites do not hinder firefighting
Cutting through the Carbon Laminate Fuselage is easily accomplished
Composites do not aid in the spread of fire Composite fuselage has longer burn time than
aluminum AND transfers heat at a slower rate than aluminum
FIRE HAZARDS AND UNDETECTED COMPOSITE DAMAGE
FIRE HAZARDS AND DAMAGE (1)
If there is undetected damage, how does this affect fire fighting? Are their dangers when cutting through the
fuselage? Potential risks with pressure from the heat?
Heathrow incident fire burned through the carbon-fiber
How fire resistant is it really? What temperatures are we looking at? If an anomaly, perhaps undetected damage?
ARE THERE UNFORESEEN HEALTH RISKS?
HEALTH CONCERN (1)
The research on health risks with Carbon Composite fires suggests more research is needed Carbon fibers released into the air during
combustion Fibers contain toxic organic compounds Current research shows some fibers are small
enough to be inhaled deep into the lungs Would this number increase with longer burn times?
Higher burn temperatures?
HEALTH CONCERNS (2)
Possible chemical interaction between foam and composites Not much research here Safety for both passengers and fire-
fighters Technology changes rapidly
Both foam and composites How do we quickly test and mitigate before
implementation?
THE ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT (1)
Interaction of foam and carbon fibers Follow-on from health concern Unforeseen damage to the atmosphere?
Currently research demonstrates the environmental safety of foam
Concern lies within the rapid introduction of composites
ENVIRONMENT (2)
Incineration of carbon fiber not recommended for disposal Releases small electrical conductive fibers
Can cause interference issues Success here: Company contacted me after
webinar Circuit board continued to malfunction
Found carbon fibers in circuit board Hypothesis: Fibers small enough to
incinerate from heat of board/device thus releasing electrical interference
ENVIRONMENT (3)
Incineration of carbon fiber not recommended for disposal continued… Greater issues given the probable location
of the fire: Airport Fire onboard the plane: Would this pose a
potential issue when trying to contact the plane?
FUTURE TOPICS TO EXPLORE
FUTURE TOPICS (1)
SPACE Space travel IS our present and future
How do composites withstand atmospheric pressure changes?
Dangers involved with undetected damage Proper attire for space travel
Everyday people-MARKETING MARKETING MARKETING
Need to combine the knowledge of fashion engineers and aerospace engineers to make this happen
FUTURE TOPICS (2)
SPACE Continued Fires on these newly designed shuttles
Wide open for research innovation!!! Space X, Blue Origin, and many others are
partnering with local schools to enable projects to go into space
Great opportunity to expand your research
FUTURE TOPICS (3)
Cargo Plant and animals are being viewed
differently Ensure cargo safety and care just as with
humans Australia is at the forefront of animal care
combined with travel SHRM found employees are positively impacted
by environmental efforts at workplace Carbon fiber release in fires
If plant/animal cargo inhale, what are dangers (or maybe benefits!) to humans?
FUTURE TOPICS (4)
Music is a mathematical marvel How can we apply this to testing
composites for damage? Already being looked into
Certain pitches are used more today than in the past three centuries
Z12 Entropy-how many times the pitch occurs Reason? Sure there is!
Sound needs a greater research outlet in all areas: Medicine, aerospace, agriculture, etc.
ERAU FIRE SCIENCE PROGRAM:THE PERFECT PACKAGE FOR RESEARCH
FIRE SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Program Chair: Dr. Ron WakehamAssociate Chairs: Dr. Rene Herron
MS. M.K. Gorman Dr. John Griffith
•Public Safety Professionals•Fire Service, Emergency Management, Medical Response, Dispatch
•Hazardous Materials•Engineering•Public Safety Administration•Forestry•Environmental Consulting•Occupational Health & Safety•Aviation Operations Manager/Security
Fire Science Degree Related Occupations
• FESHE Recognized •National Fire Academy certificates awarded with successful completion of FESHE courses
• SACS Accredited•Regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• 100% ONLINE•Taught by experts in field
• 2 Specializations•Aviation Emergency Management•Fire & Emergency Services
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ERAU – Worldwide and Dallas/Fort Worth Fire Training Research Center (DFW FTRC) have a Cooperative Agreement.
Specific courses taken at DFW FTRC can count toward credit within Fire Science program at ERAU – Worldwide.
• Program specifics
•General Ed 36 credits•Program credits 51 credits•Open electives 15 credits•Specified electives 9 credits
TOTAL 120 credits
Agreements:• Signed• DFW Fire & Research Training Facility• Technical Schools in State of Georgia• HOPE scholarship approved
• In pipeline• Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF)• FDNY• Various Community Colleges(examples: Allegheny, Greenville Technical, Prairie State, etc.)