Study of Smoke Detection and Fire Extinguishment for Rail Transit Vehicles.

Mniszewski, K.; Campbell, J.; Waterman, T,; Wakeley, H.; IIT Research Institute

doi:10.21949/1526619

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Study of Smoke Detection and Fire Extinguishment for Rail Transit Vehicles.

1983-08-31
By Mniszewski, K. ; Campbell, J. ; Waterman, T, ; ...

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Mniszewski, K. ; Campbell, J. ; Waterman, T, ; Wakeley, H.

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IIT Research Institute
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John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) ; United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration

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Cost Effectiveness Detectors Fire Detection Systems Fire Detectors Fire Extinguishers Fire Management Systems Fire Prevention Fires Rail Transit Sensors Smoke Surveys Temperature Sensors Testing Transportation Safety
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DTRS-57-81-C-00124
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https://doi.org/10.21949/1526619
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Tech Report
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United States
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United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration
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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.
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