Dr. Heather L Garten Unlimited Potentials of Fire Science
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Dr. Heather L Garten
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
Garten Solutions, LLC
[email protected]
UNLIMITED POTENTIALS WITH FIRE
SCIENCE
OUTLINE
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
methods
for greater environmentally friendly
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
Cutting
do not hinder firefighting
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
Can
small electrical conductive fibers
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
If
fiber release in fires
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 Wakeham
Associate Chairs: Dr. Rene Herron
MS. M.K. Gorman
Dr. John Griffith
Fire Science Degree Related Occupations
• 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
• 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
•
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
• Program credits
• Open electives
• Specified electives
36 credits
51 credits
15 credits
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.)
QUESTIONS?
Dr. Heather L Garten
[email protected]
817.818.7474