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SAE AIR 4170C:2021-12-20

Reticulated Polyurethane Foam Explosion Suppression Material for Fuel Systems and Dry Bays (Stabilized: Dec 2021)

Summary

This document describes the initial development, evolution, and use of reticulated polyurethane foam as an explosion suppression material in fuel tanks and dry bays. It provides historical data, design practice guidelines, references, laboratory test data, and service data gained from past experience.
The products discussed in this document may be referred to as "Safety Foam," "Reticulated Polyurethane Foam," "Baffle and Inerting Material," or "Electrostatic Suppression Material." These generic terms for the products discussed in this document are not meant to imply any safety warranty. Each individual design application should be thoroughly proof tested prior to production installation.

Technical characteristics

Publisher SAE International
Publication Date 12/20/2021
Page Count 39
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