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pdf GW LoFlow K15 model C - R0401165 Royal Navy Full Scale Trials FWS (fine water spray) using GW LoFlow K15 C

This paper documents findings from full scale trials of the system* which included a sensitivity study into the operational limits of the system. The FWS (fine water spray) system reflects that of Defence Standard 02-877: "Requirements for Fine Water Spray Firefighting Systems for Main and Auxiliary Machinery Spaces on Surface Ships"

 

* The developed system comprises the GW LoFlow K15 model C fine water spray head mounted in a 3m x 3m array and supplied with (sea)water at a nominal pressure of 7 bar dosed with 1% of 6% AFFF concentrate.