Fire and Materials · 2001 · 28 citations · 11 references
EngineeringChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCombustionHeat TransferThermal AnalysisFire ModelingFire SafetyFire Spread ProcessesFire TestingHeat Transfer ModelingThermal DesignCone Calorimeter TestingCone CalorimetryFire GrowthFire Growth RateFire Spread ModellingFlame Spread ModelingHeat Release ModelingHeat Release Rate Modelling
Abstract A one‐dimensional thermal flame spread model was applied to predict the rate of heat release in the single burning item (SBI) test on the basis of the cone calorimeter data. The input parameters were selected according to the features of the SBI test and using particle board as a model tuning material. The features of the measured and calculated rate of heat release curves were compared for a series of 33 building products. The fire growth rate ( FIGRA ) indices were calculated to predict the classification in the forthcoming Euroclass system. The model gave correct classification for 90% of the products studied. An essential feature of the model is that only one cone calorimeter test at the exposure level of 50 kW m −2 is needed. The model, therefore, provides a practical tool for product development and quality control. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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On the thermal ignition of combustible materials
Esko Mikkola, Indrek S. Wichman · Fire and Materials · 1989 · 177 citations