- Author
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Schifiliti, R. P.
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Pucci, W. E.
- Title
- Fire Detection Modeling: State of the Art.
- Coporate
- R.P. Schifiliti Associates, Inc., Reading MA
Performance Consultants, Holland, MA
- Sponsor
- Fire Detection Institute, Bloomfield, CT
- Report
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State of the Art Report,
May 6, 1996,
57 p.
- Book or Conf
- Society of Fire Protection Engineers and WPI Center for Firesafety Studies. Computer Applications in Fire Protection Engineering. Technical Symposium. Proceedings. Final Program. June 20-21, 1996,
Worcester, MA,
19-27 p.,
1996
- Keywords
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fire detection
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heat detectors
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smoke detectors
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computer programs
- Identifiers
- overivew of code-based detection techniques; overview of performance-based detection techniques; types of heat detectors; heat detector modeling; types of smoke detectors; smoke detector modeling; review of computer programs
- Abstract
- Models for estimating the response of heat and smoke detectors are reviewed. Underlying theories and assumptions are identified and discussed so that users will better understand the limitations of the models. Known and potential sources of errors are identified and, where possible, corrections are discussed. In addition, nine currently available computer programs which utilize these models are evaluated. Included throughout are research topics and ideas for future work to enhance detection modeling and reduce errors.