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Unlimited potentials with fire science

Dr. Heather L Garten Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide Garten Solutions, LLC heather@gartensolutionsllc.com. Unlimited potentials with fire science. Background Current Research Goals for this project Successes due to this beginning research Goals for Future Projects

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Unlimited potentials with fire science

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  1. Dr. Heather L Garten Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide Garten Solutions, LLC heather@gartensolutionsllc.com Unlimited potentials with fire science

  2. Background • Current Research • Goals for this project • Successes due to this beginning research • Goals for Future Projects • ERAU Worldwide Fire Science • Questions/Comments Outline

  3. 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 (1)

  4. 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 (2)

  5. 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(3)

  6. 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 for greater environmentally friendly methods Background(4)

  7. Current research on composites and fire

  8. 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 (1)

  9. Boeing April 2013 Release: • Composites do not hinder firefighting • Cutting 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 Current research (2)

  10. Fire hazards and undetected composite damage

  11. 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? Fire hazards and damage (1)

  12. Are there unforeseen health risks?

  13. 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 concern (1)

  14. 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? Health concerns (2)

  15. The environment

  16. 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 (1)

  17. Incineration of carbon fiber not recommended for disposal • Releases small electrical conductive fibers • Can 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 (2)

  18. 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? Environment (3)

  19. Future topics to explore

  20. 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 (1)

  21. SPACEContinued • 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 (2)

  22. 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 fiber release in fires • If plant/animal cargo inhale, what are dangers (or maybe benefits!) to humans? Future topics (3)

  23. 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. Future topics (4)

  24. ERAU fire science program:the perfect package for research

  25. Program Chair: Dr. Ron WakehamAssociate Chairs: Dr. Rene Herron MS. M.K. Gorman Dr. John Griffith FIRE SCIENCEBACHELOR of Science Degree

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 100% ONLINE • Taught by experts in field 2 Specializations • Aviation Emergency Management • Fire & Emergency Services

  29. 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.

  30. Program specifics • General Ed 36 credits • Program credits 51 credits • Open electives 15 credits • Specified electives 9 credits TOTAL 120 credits

  31. 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.)

  32. Dr. Heather L Garten heather@gartensolutionsllc.com 817.818.7474 Questions?

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