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DEFSTAN 02-357(PT3)/1(2003) : 2003

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REQUIREMENTS FOR GASEOUS FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR MAIN MACHINERY SPACES AND COMPARTMENTS OF SURFACE SHIPS - PART 3: BCF (HALON 1211) SYSTEM

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06-03-2003

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TITLE PAGE
SCOPE
FOREWORD
Sponsorship
Conditions of Release
Categories of Defence Standard
Related Documents
Health and Safety
Additional Information
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
            1.1 General
                1.1.1 Summary Description
                1.1.2 Materials and Environmental Conditions
                1.1.3 Electrical Equipment
                1.1.4 Notices and Labels
                1.1.5 Valves
                1.1.6 Shock Rating
                1.1.7 Keys
            1.2 BCF Concentration
            1.3 Total BCF Requirements
SECTION 2 - NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 3 - MILITARY STANDARDS/REGULATIONS
            3.1 Reliability and Maintainability
            3.2 Tests and Trials
                3.2.1 Post Installation System Tests
                3.2.2 Function Tests
                3.2.3 Discharge Trials
            3.3 'As Built' Documentation
            3.4 Quality Control and Inspection
                3.4.1 Documentation and Certification
                3.4.2 Inspection
SECTION 4 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS / GUIDANCE
            4.1 Compartment Design
            4.2 Cylinder Store
            4.3 System Operation
                4.3.1 Normal Operation
                4.3.2 Emergency Operation
                4.3.3 Control Cabinet
                4.3.4 System Operating Gear
                      4.3.4.1 Pneumatic Release
                      4.3.4.2 CO[2] Operated Piston
                      4.3.4.3 Mechanical Release
            4.4 BCF Cylinders
            4.5 Discharge Manifold
                4.5.1 Manifold Pipework
                4.5.2 Over-Pressure Relief Valve
                4.5.3 Manifold Vent Valve
                4.5.4 Manifold Pressure Switch
                4.5.5 Air-Blow-Through Valve
            4.6 Distribution System Pipework
                4.6.1 Pipework Design and Construction
                4.6.2 Pipework Material
                4.6.3 Pipework Sizes
                4.6.4 Pipes
                4.6.5 Flange Sizes
                4.6.6 Flange Material
                4.6.7 Socket Welded Steel Fittings
                4.6.8 Socket Welded Flanges
                4.6.9 Pipe Bends
                4.6.10 Prefabrication
                4.6.11 Galvanizing
                4.6.12 Jointing
                4.6.13 Installation of Pipework
                4.6.14 Testing
                4.6.15 Painting and Identification
                4.6.16 Inspection
                4.6.17 System Availability
                4.6.18 Distribution System - Nozzles
            4.7 Visual and Audible Alarms
                4.7.1 Power Supplies
                4.7.2 Relay Boxes
                4.7.3 Visual Alarms
                4.7.4 Audible Alarms
                4.7.5 Leakage/Inadvertent Discharge Indicator
                4.7.6 'Power On' Indicator
                4.7.7 Duplication of Alarms
            4.8 Reliability and Maintainability
                4.8.1 Reliability
                4.8.2 Maintainability
                4.8.3 Risk Assessment
            4.9 System Design
            4.10 Spares and Tools
SECTION 5 - CORPORATE EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
ANNEX A - RELATED DOCUMENTS
ANNEX B - ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
ANNEX C - PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST
ALPHABETICAL INDEX

Gives the requirements for the design, installation and acceptance testing of Bromochlorodifluoromethane (BCF) (Halon 1211) fixed firefighting systems in HM Surface Ships.

DevelopmentNote
This standard is obsolescent because it is no longer required for procurement of new equipment but is retained for maintenance purposes in support of existing in-service equipment. (05/2014)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
44
PublisherName
UK Ministry of Defence Standards
Status
Current

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