Firefighting Simulators at Airports

The Company SPIR VNE Systems

SPIR VNE Systems takes care of the total process from initial planning, through manufacturing and testing and all the way to installation, commissioning and training.

SPIR VNE Systems can deliver customized  Firefighting simulators in all categories in accordance with prevailing rules and regulations.

An example is the 11 Category 6/7 simulators SPIR VNE Systems has delivered to AVINOR in Norway for training airport personnel in fire fighting.

The aircraft fire training simulator is a brilliant way to improve airport security.

The design of this simulator represents the configuration of a Boeing 737 and Fokker 50/Dash 8 Doors. Wings and engine position resembles the above mentioned types of aircraft and that makes training as realistic as possible.

Description Of The Simulator

The steel structure consists of a 15m long and 2,9m. diameter fuselage, with three legs; Two wing sections (one outfitted with a jet engine and one with a propeller engine) and one separate service staircase at the rear end.

The fuselage has five external doors, two emergency exits and a mechanical ventilator. The emergency exits are placed under the starboard wing and over the port wing.

Other included elements:

• Separate cockpit with two seats
• Forward passenger area with four rows of seating.
• Overhead luggage compartments.
• Movable wood furnace.
• Separate room for smoke generator, with; Power supply , External access, Smoke distribution to cockpit and cabin

Firefighting Scenarios

The simulator uses Jet A1/ kerosene as fuel and is designed to function safely 24 hours a day at temperatures between - 20 ºC and 45 ºC.

All fire scenarios are generated by pressurized kerosene through nozzles.

There are eight different training scenarios which are 100% remote controlled from the control unit in front of the aircraft.

• Wheel fire turboprop side
• Turboprop engine fire (external, both sides)
• Fuselage fire
• Wheel fire jet side
• Under wing fire jet side (running fuel)
• Jet engine fire (external, both sides)
• Jet engine internal, rotor
• Jet engine mantle

The control room are  located 30-50 m. in front of the simulator, 2,5 meters above the ground level. This to secure the operators free view of the practice area.

The control unit is a one man operated, directly controlled unit, where the operator can select/combine different training scenarios and intensities. Emergency shut down can be done from the control unit.

Environmentally Friendly Solution

The technology that we have developed  ensures a low fuel consumption compared to what has been in the market earlier. It is reduced by almost 90%. Also: By using JetA1/Kerosene instead of LPG Propane one get more realistic and relevant training. For this particular simulator the fuel consumption is 15 - 20 liters per full training session.

(Total on all fire scenarios)

The training area is built to collect the fuel that is spilled on the ground. The area underneath the simulator contains a “membrane” which collects the spilled fuel in a tank which separates the oil from the water. This means the environmental impact by using JetA1/Kerosene is reduced to a minimum.

The components are of a standard that allows most of the maintenance to be performed by people without any special expertise.

The simulators are delivered complete  with all documentation, maintenance and training manuals.

Training of operators is included. Additional training and regular service can be done according to customers requirements.