1. Heat Source
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Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - MGN 280 - Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure, Workboats and Pilot Boats - Alternative Construction Standards - Annex 9 - Fire Test for FRP - 1. Heat Source

1. Heat Source

 The heat source for the fire test should be provided by a Butane or Propane fuelled Bunsen or Tirril burner with a nominal 9.525mm (3/8inch) inside diameter tube adjusted to give a pre-mixed air/gas flame of 38.1mm (1½ inch) length. The minimum temperature measured in the centre of the flame with a calibrated thermocouple pyrometer must be 843.33°C (1550°F).

Parent topic: Annex 9 - Fire Test for FRP
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