Citation

Tamura Y, Takabayashi M, Tomioka J, Suzuki J, Mitsuishi H, Sato K. Trans. Soc. Automot. Eng. Jpn. 2010; 41(3): 739-743.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan)

DOI

10.11351/jsaeronbun.41.739

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

To investigate the events that could arise when fighting fires in vehicles with compressed hydrogen CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) composite cylinders, we conducted experiments to examine whether a hydrogen jet flame caused by the activation of the pressure relief device (PRD) can extinguished and how spraying water influences the cylinder and PRD. The experiments clarified that the hydrogen jet flame cannot be extinguished easily with water or dry powder extinguishers and that spraying water during activation of the PRD may result in closure of the PRD, but is useful for maintaining the strength of CFRP composite cylinders for vehicles.

Language: ja

Keywords

Alternative fuel; Bonfire Test; Fire safety; Firefighting; Fuel cell electrical vehicle; Hydrogen; Valve; Vessel