| Author(s): |
Kevin B. McGrattan; Howard R. Baum; Ronald G. Rehm; Anthony P. Hamins; Glenn P. Forney; J E. Floyd; Simo A. Hostikka; |
| Title: |
Fire Dynamics Simulator (Version 3): Technical Reference Guide (NISTIR 6783) |
| Published: |
November 01, 2001 |
| Abstract: |
Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) is a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model of fire-driven fluid flow. The equations described in this document are a form of the Navier-Stokes equations appropriate for low-speed, thermally-driven flow with an emphasis on smoke and heat transport from fires. The description of the software used to solve these equations is contained in a companion document, called "Fire Dynamics Simulator (Version 2) -- User's Guide" (NISTIR 6784). |
| Citation: |
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 6783 |
| Keywords: |
fire models; computational fluid dynamics; sprinkler activation; fire plumes; flame spread; simulation; ignition |
| Research Areas: |
Building and Fire Research |
| PDF version: |
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