- Author
- Schneider, V. | Hofmann, J.
- Title
- Modellierung von Kohlenwasserstoffbranden mit dem rechnergestutzten Analysesystem FIREX. [Representation of Hydrocarbon Fires by the Computer Supported Analysis System FIREX.]
- Journal
- VFDB, 76-80, February 1993
- Keywords
- hydrocarbons | computer programs | fire models
- Identifiers
- FIREX
- Abstract
- ABSTRACT IN ENGLISH On the bases of hydrocarbon fire scenarios a computer supported system to analyse possible consequences of fires is presented. Different fire models either available from literature or newly developed or modified were looked upon within the framework of a research project promoted by the BMFT and critically tested in cooperation with the Norwegian Fire Research Station SINTEF-NBL in Trondheim. Those models acknowledged as reliable and of practical evidence were as well as methods of consequences analysis incorporated into the menu. Controlled and graphic descriptive computer program FIREX. FIREX can deal with pool fires, free jet fires, room fires, fire on sea, firebrands and fire balls (BLEVEs). The consequence analysis includes dangers for men as well as possible damage to property.