| Title | Study of Smoke Detection and Fire Extinguishment for Rail Transit Vehicles. |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 46717 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Mniszewski, K.; Campbell, J.; Waterman, T.; Wakeley, H. |
| Source | 140p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | IIT Research Institute |
| Corporate Contributor |
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration |
| Publication Date | 19830831 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This document presents the results of a study to determine the feasibility and cost effectiveness of the use of heat/smoke/fire sensors and automatic extinguishing systems in rail transit vehicles. Work presented includes: a survey of major rail transit systems to determine their fire experience, a survey of available hardware, determination of placement, review of cost effectiveness, and an outline of a testing program to validate conclusions of the study. |
| Rosap ID | dot:9712 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9712 |
| TRT Terms | Fire detection systems; Fires; Temperature sensors; Sensors; Rail transit; Cost effectiveness; Testing; Smoke; Fire prevention; Detectors; Surveys |
| General Subjects | Transportation safety; Fire detectors; Fire extinguishers; Fire management systems |
| Classification | AGR - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY; NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Rail Transit; NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Transit Safety and Security; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Transit Safety and Security |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
384897 |
| Contract Number | UM268/R2671 |
| Report Number | DTRS-57-81-C-00124 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/46000/46700/46717/DOT-TSC-UMTA-83-13.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |