Pressure Modeling of Char-Forming and Laminated Materials

Details

• Creators:
  Alpert, R. L.
• Corporate Creators:
  Factory Mutual Research Corporation
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Technical Center
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Pressure transducers
  • Conceptual models
  • Laminates
  • Flammability
  • Char-Forming Materials
• Publication/ Report Number:
  UOT/FAA/CT-83/24
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Final Report
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center
• Abstract:
  The pressure modeling technique is used to study upward fire spread on fuel wall composed of char-forming or laminated materials. Time-resolved measurements are obtained at one-atmosphere (full-scale) and at elevated air pressure (model scales) to characterize fire growth in terms of rate of total mass loss, flame height, upward flame spread rate, and maximum lateral flame dimensions during the spread process. The char-forming materials (pine-wood, particle-board and a rigid, polyurethane foam) are tested in a 90° wall-corner configuration while the laminated materials (PMMA in combination with PMMA or ceramic backings) are tested in a wall configuration. Thermally thick PMMA is tested in both configurations for purposes of comparison.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  DTFA03-81-C-00043
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92459/dot_92459_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 2.86 MB]
• Collection(s):
  FAA Fire Safety ; University Transportation Centers
• Main Document Checksum:
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