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Unwanted Fire and Fire Growth

Till, Robert C. / Coon, J. Walter

Abstract We can’t discuss manual and automatic fire suppression systems without first discussing fire. This chapter answers the question “what is fire?” and how does it grow. This it contrasts with the actions of occupants and the fire service. Fire is defined by Quintiere (2017) as a “chemical reaction that involves the evolution of light and energy in sufficient amounts to be perceptible”. The concept of flashover and its importance to any building fire are examined.

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Unwanted Fire and Fire Growth

Till, Robert C. / Coon, J. Walter

Abstract We can’t discuss manual and automatic fire suppression systems without first discussing fire. This chapter answers the question “what is fire?” and how does it grow. This it contrasts with the actions of occupants and the fire service. Fire is defined by Quintiere (2017) as a “chemical reaction that involves the evolution of light and energy in sufficient amounts to be perceptible”. The concept of flashover and its importance to any building fire are examined.

Unwanted Fire and Fire Growth

Till, Robert C. / Coon, J. Walter

Abstract We can’t discuss manual and automatic fire suppression systems without first discussing fire. This chapter answers the question “what is fire?” and how does it grow. This it contrasts with the actions of occupants and the fire service. Fire is defined by Quintiere (2017) as a “chemical reaction that involves the evolution of light and energy in sufficient amounts to be perceptible”. The concept of flashover and its importance to any building fire are examined.

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Title:

Unwanted Fire and Fire Growth

Contributors:

Till, Robert C. (author) / Coon, J. Walter (author)

Published in:

Fire Protection ; 1-10

Edition:

2nd ed. 2019

Publication date:

2018-07-21

Size:

10 pages

ISBN:

978-3-319-90843-4 , 978-3-319-90844-1

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90844-1_1

Type of media:

Article/Chapter (Book)

Type of material:

Electronic Resource

Language:

English

Keywords:

Engineering , Fire Science, Hazard Control, Building Safety , Interaction Design , Behavioral Sciences , Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk

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