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Portable Fire Extinguisher
Project Introduction
Two different experiments will be performed. The first experiment will have the EDU FWM PFE (filled with 6 lbs. of water and 1,250 psi of nitrogen) will be discharged in 3-second intervals (one burst per parabola) inside an enclosure across the path of a laser beam of a Malvern™ Spraytec instrument in order to measure droplet size distribution (DSD) upon discharge. The second experiment will have an obstacle installed inside the enclosure to create an obstructed path from the PFE nozzle to the Malvern instrument laser beam. The PFE will be discharged for 3 s again, and the droplet size and density of the sroplet mist downstream of the obstructing plate will be measured.
More »Anticipated Benefits
This fire extinguisher will benefit future ISS missions by providing a portable means with which to fight a fire in a microgravity environment.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Johnson Space Center
(JSC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Houston, Texas |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Texas
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Responsible Program:
- Flight Opportunities
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Project Duration
Start: Jun 2012
End: Jun 2015
Target Destination
Earth
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