Abstract
The thermal environment in small and moderate-scale pool flames is studied by Large Eddy Simulation and the Finite Volume Method for radiative transport. The spectral dependence of the local absorption coefficient is represented using a simple wide band model. The predicted radiative heat fluxes from methane/natural gas flames as well as methanol pool burning rates and flame temperatures are compared with measurements. The model can qualitatively predict the pool size dependence of the burning rate, but the accuracy of the radiation predictions is strongly affected by even small errors in prediction of the gas phase temperature.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Fire Safety Science |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the seventh international symposium |
| Editors | David D. Evans |
| Place of Publication | Boston |
| Publisher | International Association for Fire Safety Science (IAFSS) |
| Pages | 383-394 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0-9545348-0-8 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | 7th International Symposium on Fire Safety Science - Worcester, United States Duration: 16 Jun 2002 → 21 Jun 2002 |
Conference
| Conference | 7th International Symposium on Fire Safety Science |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Worcester |
| Period | 16/06/02 → 21/06/02 |