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Fire Fundamentals
This chapter provides an introduction for the fundamentals of fire through the tenets of the fire triangle and fire tetrahedron. The four sides of the fire tetrahedron are dissected and examined, focusing on the basic physics and chemistry of fuels, heat, oxidizers, and the chemical chain reaction. Concepts related to Ignition, fire spread, and extinguishment principles are provided for context into the overall environmental impact of fire. An introduction to fluid dynamics, products of combustion, and the principles of heat release rates are also covered in this chapter. Furthermore, a few essential calculations for heat release rates are described. Finally, combustion and fire development within compartments and in the open are discussed in order to establish a fundamental understanding of the physics of interior and exterior fires. Many references are cited throughout this chapter as a starting point for those interested in delving deeper into each of the topics introduced.
Fire Fundamentals
This chapter provides an introduction for the fundamentals of fire through the tenets of the fire triangle and fire tetrahedron. The four sides of the fire tetrahedron are dissected and examined, focusing on the basic physics and chemistry of fuels, heat, oxidizers, and the chemical chain reaction. Concepts related to Ignition, fire spread, and extinguishment principles are provided for context into the overall environmental impact of fire. An introduction to fluid dynamics, products of combustion, and the principles of heat release rates are also covered in this chapter. Furthermore, a few essential calculations for heat release rates are described. Finally, combustion and fire development within compartments and in the open are discussed in order to establish a fundamental understanding of the physics of interior and exterior fires. Many references are cited throughout this chapter as a starting point for those interested in delving deeper into each of the topics introduced.
Fire Fundamentals
The soc. of Fire Protection Engineers Series
Meacham, Brian J. (editor) / McNamee, Margaret (editor) / Gorbett, G. E. (author) / Kozhumal, S. P. (author)
2022-07-29
46 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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