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Author: Litton, C. D.
Title: Optimizing Ionization-Type Smoke Detectors.
Coporate: Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh, PA
Journal: Fire Technology, Vol. 15, No. 1, 25-42, February 1979
Keywords: smoke detectors | fire protection | mathematical models | ionization chambers | particle size | concentration
Identifiers: detection systems
Abstract: It is suggested that a new test standard be initiated to evaluate ionization-type smoke detectors. The standard would place more emphasis on ionization chamber sensitivity.