... leading to catastrophic component or system failure by flow friction and/or kindling chain mechanisms. Such concerns led to the issuances of an internal Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Problem Advisory and a Government-Industry Data Exchange Program Materials Advisory on PCTFE. The advisories led...

... of these fires have been attributed to a poorly understood ignition mechanism for polymers, called “flow friction.” A brief history of fires attributed to flow friction is presented. In addition, the flow friction research that has been performed at NASA Johnson Space Center White Sands Test Facility is reviewed...

... 2006 17 05 2006 fire oxygen aircraft compression heating flow friction particle impact kindling chain 2006-10-18 - 2006-10-20 Flammability and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres References Hanson , J. , “ P-3 HMR Final Report ,” COMNAVAIRSYSCOM...