- Author
- Quintiere, J. G. | Cleary, T. G.
- Title
- Fire Growth Hazard Analysis From Property Tests. CFR Video Seminar.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Report
- Video, July 31, 1990,
- Keywords
- predictive models | fire growth | hazard analysis
- Abstract
- A simplified model for flame spread over surfaces using LIFT and Cone Calorimeter tet results will be presented. The probem is breakdown into opposed flow and wind-aided spread components. Model inputs nclude an average rate of heat release over a specified burn time at a given irradiance [equation] (Flame Heating parameter) and ignition strength. Model results of the rate of heat release versus time are compared to large scale fire test data. growth and smoke spread, CFAST. This project was instituted to consolidate the various modeling effort at the Center for Fire Research. The internal structure of the model will be revealed and the method of modification shown. The intent is to provide a framework and methodology for maintenance of the model, together with a recoverable procedure for updating it. Thoughts on where the effort should head and how it might get there will also be presented. This will include suggestions for the physical aspects that are missing, what parts could be improved, and new phenomenology that would improve our ability to simulate actual fires.