CIVINS / The recent trend of using fine water mist systems to replace the legacy HALON-1301 fire suppression systems warrants further study into other applications of the water mist systems. Preliminary research and investigation indicates that fine mists (20-25 micro droplet size) may reduce peak overpressures of a shock wave traveling through a space. Such pressure reductions could be used to mitigate the destructive effects of a shock wave (initiated by an explosive device) traveling through a structure. Currently these blast mitigation effects have only been demonstrated in small-scale shock tube tests and computer simulations. Uncertainty exists as to the scalability of such a system. The intention of this research is to investigate the applicability of such a blast mitigation system for shipboard use. Study into the degree of mitigation necessary to make a system practical for shipboard installation was conducted. In addition, a theoretical study of the mechanisms of blast mitigation using water mists was completed. / CIVINS
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:nps.edu/oai:calhoun.nps.edu:10945/1473 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Kitchenka, Julie A. |
| Contributors | Burke, David V., Kausel, Eduardo, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ocean Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| Publisher | Monterey California. Naval Postgraduate School |
| Source Sets | Naval Postgraduate School |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 127 leaves : ill., application/pdf |
| Rights | Approved for public release, distribution unlimited |
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