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Author
Kennedy, P. M. | Kennedy, K. C.
Title
Flashover and Fire Analysis: A Discussion of the Practical Use of Flashover Analysis in Fire Investigations.
Coporate
John A. Kennedy and Associates, Inc.
Report
Volume 2,
Book or Conf
Interflam 2004. (Interflam '04). International Interflam Conference, 10th Proceedings. Volume 2. July 5-7, 2004. Organised by Interscience Communications Ltd. in association with National Institute of Standards and Technology, Building Research Establishment; National Fire Protection Association; Society of Fire Protection Engineers; and Swedish National Testing and Research Institute, Interscience Communications Ltd., London, England, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1101-1114 p., 2004
Keywords
fire science | fire safety | flashover | fire investigations | heat transfer | compartment fires | time | survival | fire load | fire severity
Identifiers
Thomas original definition; other varying definitions; defining "full room involvement"; elements of a practical definition of flashover; new practical definition of flashover; relationship of heat transfer mechanisms during a compartment fire; non-dimensional flashover correlation curves; misconceptions about flashover; valuable information from flashover analysis