The work models and simulates fire growth in a
closed room. It examines the effect of various airflow rates of
mechanical ventilation on wall and ceiling temperatures, Heat
Release Rate, oxygen and carbon dioxide rates when
smoke/fire is detected. The objective of the simulation is to
find a way to control the temperature, fire growth and gas
rates in the room until fire fighters have control of the
situation. The model assumes that the ventilators are
continuously operating. The results of the simulation show that
there is a certain airflow rate for the mechanical ventilators
that achieves the goal, thus avoiding fire breakout. The
modeling and simulation is carried by CFAST which is a zone
model tool for fire modeling and simulation. |
