Electronic Space Fire Protection: Halon 1301 Cabinet Penetration Tests

Abstract : This report discusses discharge tests of the total flooding Halon 1301 system at the Aegis training facility in Moorestown, NJ. These tests were primarily conducted to evaluate the ability of Halon 1301 to penetrate typical shipboard electronic cabinets. The results indicate that under normal conditions, Halon 1301 will penetrate typical shipboard electronic cabinets in sufficient time and concentration to successfully extinguish a potential fire. Halon 1301 will also penetrate a typical shipboard cable bundle that is secured to the space floor in sufficient time and concentration to successfully extinguish an internally developed fire. However, this may not be the case for cable bundles secured to the walls or ceiling of the space, especially if there are breaches in the enclosure's air tight integrity.