B016

Although design fires are a key factor in the design of many smoke-management systems, most engineers have little experience with them. The goal of this article is to develop a basic understanding of design fires, covering topics like: the stages of fire growth, radiation and heat release, sprinkler effectiveness and transient fuels.

Auteurs
    ir. R.A.P. van Herpen
    J.H. Klote
Tags
combustion
HRR
ignition
radiation
sprinkler
transient fuels