- Author
- Peacock, R. D. | Breese, J. N.
- Title
- Computer Fire Modeling for the Prediction of Flashover.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
- Sponsor
- Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC
- Report
- NBSIR 82-2516, May 1982, 88 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- compartment fires | computers | fire growth | flashover | mathematical models
- Abstract
- This study present an initial look at the potential for the use of fire growth models. A technique is presented, based upon numerous fire growth predictions, to estimate the minimum energy required to produce temperature levels capable of promoting flashover in a variety of room configurations. The parameters investigated included room size, room ventilation, ceiling height and room lining material. A comparison is presented of the predictions made with available full-scale fire test data and with other predications. The technique, although needing refinement, shows promise to estimate flashover potential.