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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 327-342 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Fire Technology |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
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A study of total flooding water mist fire suppression system performance using a transient one-zone computer model. / Vaari, Jukka.
In: Fire Technology, Vol. 37, No. 4, 2001, p. 327-342.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - A study of total flooding water mist fire suppression system performance using a transient one-zone computer model
AU - Vaari, Jukka
PY - 2001
Y1 - 2001
N2 - Due to the intense R&D activity in the field of water mist fire suppression during the past decade, the qualitative and quantitative understanding on the performance of water mist has increased significantly. This development has led to a point in which quantitative theoretical models describing large-scale water mist fire suppression systems begin to emerge. This paper describes the composition and validation of one such model, designed for total flooding water mist applications, especially against flammable liquid hazards in enclosures. The basic construction of the model is first described, followed by an example on the validation of the model using full-scale experimental data. The model is then used to investigate the limitations to the maximum possible mist concentration in the protected space. The potential of the model as an engineering tool is illustrated by making predictions on the scaling laws associated with water mist systems in the framework of IMO MSC/Circ.668/728 as the enclosure volumes and ventilation conditions are varied. The predictions are found to be in agreement with what is indicated by the recent US Coast Guard test series in very large machinery spaces.
AB - Due to the intense R&D activity in the field of water mist fire suppression during the past decade, the qualitative and quantitative understanding on the performance of water mist has increased significantly. This development has led to a point in which quantitative theoretical models describing large-scale water mist fire suppression systems begin to emerge. This paper describes the composition and validation of one such model, designed for total flooding water mist applications, especially against flammable liquid hazards in enclosures. The basic construction of the model is first described, followed by an example on the validation of the model using full-scale experimental data. The model is then used to investigate the limitations to the maximum possible mist concentration in the protected space. The potential of the model as an engineering tool is illustrated by making predictions on the scaling laws associated with water mist systems in the framework of IMO MSC/Circ.668/728 as the enclosure volumes and ventilation conditions are varied. The predictions are found to be in agreement with what is indicated by the recent US Coast Guard test series in very large machinery spaces.
U2 - 10.1023/A:1012772815499
DO - 10.1023/A:1012772815499
M3 - Article
VL - 37
SP - 327
EP - 342
JO - Fire Technology
JF - Fire Technology
SN - 0015-2684
IS - 4
ER -