| Title | Performance of Tank Car Pressure Relief Devices Under Fire Conditions [Research Results] |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 74642 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Gonzalez III, Francisco |
| Corporate Creator | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Railroad Safety. Hazardous Materials Division |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 20200600 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) conducted a series of fire tests on one-third scale models of a non-pressure tank car to evaluate the performance of Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs) under fire conditions. PRDs help to limit the pressure buildup in tank cars under fire conditions, thereby reducing the potential for a tank explosion. Based on a review on operating and accident conditions, and PRD characteristics, the research team developed a test matrix, designed a suitable fire test setup, prepared test specimens, and executed the test effort. |
| Rosap ID | dot:49554 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/49554 |
| TRT Terms | Hazardous materials; Tank cars; Flammability tests; Ethanol; Water; Rolling stock; Pressure vessels |
| General Subjects | fire test; Pressure Relief Device; PRD; HAZMAT; pool fire; ASME |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1742355 |
| Contract Number | DTFR53-17-C-00015 |
| Report Number | RR 20-10 |
| Resource type | Brief |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/74000/74600/74642/RR_20-10_20200608.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |