# Presentation: 933207

## Seat Cushion Testing MethodsFire Test 			FAA 	Hand Book 			RegulationLab  A 				Lab  FLab  B 				Lab  GLab  CLab  DLab  E

**Notes:**
86% of Labs using Hand Book
14% using FAA Regulations

## All labs participating are using Park Oil Burner Model D. P. L. 

**Notes:**
Burners range in age from 2.5 Yrs to 20 Yrs old

## 	Modification to BurnerLab  A -Tabs, Anemometer @ Airflow inletLab  B - Tabs, Flow MeterLab  C - Adjustable Air InletLab  D - Tabs, Static DiskLab  E - Tabs, AnemometerLab  F - Tabs, Fuel Filter & Flow meter Lab  G - Static Disk

**Notes:**
All burners show some form of modification

## Method of Rotating BurnerLab A - Mechanical Lab B - MechanicalLab C - Electrical Motor ActuatorLab D - MechanicalLab E - MechanicalLab F - ManualLab G - Electrical Motor Actuator

## Method of Placing Temperature Measuring Instruments in FlameManual				Mechanical Lab  A				Lab  BLab  F 				Lab  C 					Lab  D					Lab  E					Lab  G

## 			   Fuel Lab  A - No. 2 Grade Diesel Fuel OilLab  B - ASTM D2 Number 2 Lab  C - Jet A FuelLab  D - No. 2 Home Heating OilLab  E - JP8Lab  F - No. 2 DieselLab  G - Jet A Fuel

**Notes:**
Method of approving is Fire Test Hand Book, FAR’s, FAA Engineering Approval.

##    Method for Measuring Fuel  			   FlowLab  A - Nozzle & Fuel PressureLab  B - Flow MeterLab  C - Graduated Cylinder and 			StopwatchLab  D - Collection MethodLab  E - Graduated Cylinder Lab  F - Flow MeterLab  G - Timed Collection Method

## 	Intermittent Replacement of 			   NozzleLab  A - YesLab  B - No Lab  C - YesLab  D - NoLab  E - Yes, not oftenLab  F - YesLab  G - Yes

**Notes:**
86% labs change out nozzle14% Do not change out nozzle

## Distance of the stabilizer from end of the draft tubeLab  A   -  4”Lab  B   -  4.9” Lab  C   -  2.72”Lab  D   -  4”Lab  E   -   3  13/16”Lab  F   -   4”Lab  G  -   3 1⁄2”

**Notes:**
Inches
Fire Test Hand Book 3.25” + or - .25”
3.0”  to 3.5”

##    Distance of the stabilizer  from end of the draft tubeLab  A   -  10.16cmLab  B   -  12.5cmLab  C   -  6.91cmLab  D   -  10.16cmLab  E   -   8.10cmLab  F   -   10.16cmLab  G  -   8.89cm

**Notes:**
Metric
Hand Book approves 
8.255 centimeters
+ or – 0.635
7.62 centimeters to 8.89 centimeters

## 			  NozzleLab  A   -   Monarch 2.0    80 CCLab  B   -   Monarch 2.25  80 AR Lab  C   -   Monarch 2.25  80 ARLab  D   -   Monarch 80 CCLab  E   -   Monarch  80 CCLab  F   -   Hago 80 2.25Lab  G   -   Monarch  2.25  80  R

## 	Orientation of IgnitersLab  A   -  10:00  &  11:00Lab  B   -  6:00 Lab  C   -  10:00Lab  D   -  6:30Lab  E   -  10:00 & 7:00 Lab  F   -  12:00Lab  G   -  9:00 & 6:00

**Notes:**
I have noticed this causes a variation in flame pattern

## 	  Dimensions of TabsLab  A - 2.5” X .75”Lab  B - 1.5” x .5” Lab  C & G - N/ALab  D - 1” X 1”Lab  E - 1/16 thick  1 6/16” X 3⁄4” X 3⁄4” Lab  F - 2 thin steel Trapezoid, 2" 			long, measuring 2.25" at 			outer end; 1.5" at inner end 		and 2 rectangles 2" long X 			1" wide

**Notes:**
inches

## 	  Dimensions of TabsLab  A - 63.5mm X .19.05mmLab  B – 38.1mm x 12.7mm Lab  C & G - N/ALab  D – 25.4mm X 25.4mmLab  E – 1.59mm thick  34.93mm X 			19.05mm X 19.05mm Lab  F - 2 thin steel Trapezoid, 				50.8mm long, measuring 			2.25" at outer end; 38.1mm 			at inner end and 2 rectangles 			0.8mm" long X 5.4mm wide

**Notes:**
Millemeters

## 			Static DiskLab  A   -   N/ALab  B   -   N/A Lab  C   -   N/ALab  D   -   Located 3.5” (8.89 cm) 			   Behind StabilizerLab  E   -   N/ALab  F   -   N/ALab  G   -   Located directly behind 			   Stabilizer 

**Notes:**
N/A explained as not in use.

## 		Heat Flux GaugeLab  A   - Medtherm - H-201Lab  B   - Vatell - 1000-1ALab  C   - Hycal - C-1300-A-15-072-X2 	        Vatell - 1000-1 / S1K Amplifier 	        Medtherm - 64-15-20KLab  D   -  Vatell - 1000-1ALab  E   -  Vatell -Lab  F   -  Vatell - 1000-1Lab  G   -  Medtherm -  64-20-20

## 		Heat Flux Gauge 	 Date of Last CalibrationLab  A - 7/11/2003Lab  B - 10/8/2002Lab  C - Annually or sooner if necessaryLab  D -12/4/2003Lab  E - 6 months ago Lab  F -12/3/2001Lab  G -3/7/2003  Annually or sooner if necessary

**Notes:**
There are no guide lines for when to calibrate equipment.  This is established and monitored by the Flight Standards in the US.

## In Cool Weather Is Heat Flux Cooled With Warm Water to Avoid Condensation on the Surface During Cold Weather?

- Lab  A  -	No  Ambient Temp.  70° FLab  B  -	No	Lab  C  -	Yes, Maintained @ 68° FLab  D  -	NoLab  E  -	No Lab  F  -	NoLab  G  -	No

## 		ThermocoupleLab  A   -  Type K 1/16" gageLab  B   -  Left Blank Lab  C   - Type K 1/16" gageLab  D   - Type K-inc.-G-T4-12.00”Lab  E   - Type K 1/16" gageLab  F   - Type K 1/16" gageLab  G   - Type K 1/16" gage

##   Thermocouple Flame TimeLab  A   -  5 HoursLab  B   -  1-3 minutes per calibration Lab  C   -  Variable - Replaced PeriodicallyLab  D   -  No time keptLab  E   -  45 Seconds Lab  F   -  Less than 30 HoursLab  G   -  3 Hours, 22 min. 

## 	   Fuel Pressure GaugeLab  A  -	100 PSILab  B  -	Not reportedLab  C  -	85 PSILab  D  -	93 PSILab  E  -	100-105 PSILab  F  -	85 PSILab  G  -	85 PSI

**Notes:**
The question was what does you gauge read while the burner is running. 

## 		Last Calibration 		of Fuel GaugeLab  A  -	1/30/2004Lab  B  -	1/2004Lab  C  -	1995Lab  D  -	2 years agoLab  E  -	UnknownLab  F  -	5/16/2002Lab  G  -	Replaced Annually

## 	Wires Used to Secure 	Fabric Test SpecimenLab  A   -	1 on BackLab  B   -	1 on Back Lab  C   -	None – Binder Clips Lab  D   -	1 on BackLab  E   -	1 on BackLab  F   -	1 on BackLab  G   -	1 on Back 

## Wires Used to Secure Leather Test SpecimenLab  A   -	1 on Back 2 on BottomLab  B   -	3 on Back & 3 on BottomLab  C   - 	No Reply Lab  D   - 	1 on Back 2 on BottomLab  E   -	Not reportedLab  F   -	2 on BackLab  G   -	3 on Back & 3 on Bottom

## 		Is Chair Frame 		Affixed to Scale?Lab  A   -	YesLab  B   -	Yes Lab  C   -	Yes Lab  D   -	YesLab  E   -	YesLab  F   -	NoLab  G   -	Yes

##  Method of Weighing PosttestLab  A   - Continuous Reader Manual CalculateLab  B   - Continuous Reader Manual Calculate Lab  C   - Continuous Reader Manual CalculateLab  D   - Continuous Reader Manual Calculate Lab  E   - Continuous Reader Manual Calculate Lab  F   -  Remove Cushions and place on 	 	       scaleLab  G -   Computer displays & calculates wt./% 	       wt.  Loss continuously

## 	Air Velocity TransducerLab  A -  Extech Ins.  Model 44104  Date Cal. 1/12/2004Lab  B -  Omega Model HH30A  Date Cal. 1/20/2003Lab  C -  Kurz Model 441S   Date Cal.  1/27/2004Lab  D  - Dwyer Ins. Model 641-6  Date Cal  11/20/2003Lab  E  - Omega Model HH30A  Date Cal. NewLab  F  - Airflow Ins.  Model TA400  Date Cal.  6/5/2002Lab  G - Omega Model  HHF618  Date Cal.  12/9/2003

##     Variance in Pre-post Test 			   CalibrationLab  A   - 	NoLab  B   - 	No Lab  C   - 	Seldom Lab  D   - 	NoLab  E   - 	Generally post test is close to 			per-testLab  F   - 	Not ObservedLab  G   - 	Yes, Heat Flux is cooler & 				Thermocouples are warmer still 			in spec

## 	 Dimensions of Burn 				ChamberLab  A   -	 10’ X 9’ X 8’Lab  B   -   18’ x 11.5’ x 13.1’ Lab  C   -   25’ X 13’ X 14’Lab  D   -   16’ X 13’  X 14’Lab  E   -   Left BlankLab  F   -   12’ X 10’ X 8’Lab  G   -   12’ X 12’ X 8’ –10’ Shed roof

**Notes:**
Feet
Lab A = 720 cubic foot
Lab B = 2,712 cubic foot
Lab C = 4,550 cubic foot
Lab D = 2,912 cubic foot
Lab F = 960 cubic foot
Lab G = 1,188 cubic foot

## 	 Dimensions of Burn 			   ChamberLab  A   -	 3.m X 2.74m X 2.44mLab  B   -   5.5m x 3.5m x 4m Lab  C   -   7.62m X 4m X 4.27mLab  D   -   4.88m X 4m  X 4.27mLab  E   -   Left BlankLab  F   -   3.66m X 3.m X 2.44mLab  G   -   3.66m X 3.66m X 2.44m –3.m 		  Shed roof

**Notes:**
Meters
Lab A = 219 cubic meters
Lab B = 827 cubic meters
Lab C = 1387 cubic meters
Lab D = 888 cubic meters
Lab F = 293 cubic meters 
Lab G = 362 cubic meters

## 	 How Is Air Replenished		 to Burn ChamberLab  A   -   High Temperature VentilatorLab  B   -   Left Blank Lab  C   -   Rooftop Plenum for minimal cell 			VentilationLab  D   -   Outside air through wall ventsLab  E   -   No forced air into room Lab  F   -   7’ X 3’ door with access holes in 			walls for instrumentationLab  G   -   Adjustable vents every two foot at 			base & top of walls

## 	    Is the Anemometer 	   	  Permanently Installed?Lab A  -   Yes      Calibration Date 1/12/2004Lab B  -   No	Calibration Date 1/20/2003Lab C  -   No 	Calibration Date 1/27/2004Lab D  -   Yes 	Calibration Date 8/20/2003Lab E  -   Yes 	Calibration Date NewLab F  &  G  - FAR Test Method N/A

## 			  ScalesLab  A   -   Weighmaster Model 1300Lab  B   -   Busch 332 Lab  C   -   Toledo Scale 2095Lab  D   -   Rice Lake 1040Lab  E   -    Not ReportedLab  F   -    Penn Scale Model 17300Lab  G   -   Advanced Weight Tech.  BM 2424-			100 & IQ+510-2A 

## 		Scale CalibrationLab  A   -  7/7/2003Lab  B   -   3/16/2003 Lab  C   -   1/30/2004Lab  D   -   1/9/2004Lab  E   -    Has Not Been Calibrated by Mfg.Lab  F   -   6/2/2002Lab  G   -   5/6/2003