An Assessment of Correlations Between Laboratory and Full-Scale Experiments for the FAA Aircraft Fire Safety Program, Part 1: Smoke

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• Creators:
  Quintiere, J.G.
• Corporate Creators:
  United States. National Bureau of Standards
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Aircraft Fire Prevention Fires Flammability Flammability Tests Optical Density Safety Smoke Visibility
• Publication/ Report Number:
  NBSIR-82-2508, DOT/FAA/CT-82/100
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center
• Abstract:
  An extensive review is presented demonstrating the nature of comparison between full-scale fire smoke data and test method results for materials. These correlations are presented in terms of consistent parameters established through a development of the governing equations for smoke concentration and light attenuation. Visibility data pertaining to light transmission through smoke is presented but no general results exist on the sensory irritant effect of smoke on vision. Analysis shows the complex dependence of smoke production on many parameters acting in fire growth and shows the futility and nature of simple correlation attempts. Recommendations are made for further research to establish a sounder basis for correlations, and a practical strategy is suggested for proceeding in the present.
• Format:
  PDF
• Collection(s):
  FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace
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