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FCD Experiments
| Experiment Name | Plot of Heat Release Rate | Ignition Photo | Date/Time | Project | Specimen | Fuel Type Sort descending | Total Heat Released (MJ) | Peak HRR (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test008_BigBoxPeanuts2ft_R1 | 
|
|
Transient Combustion Calorimetry (TCC) | cardboard and expanded polystyrene (EPS) peanuts | Cellulose, Plastic | 37.5
|
580
|
|
| Test025_MopBucket_R2 | 
|
|
Transient Combustion Calorimetry (TCC) | mop rags and bucket | Cellulose, Plastic | 41.3
|
115.9
|
|
| Test_1 | 
|
|
Room Flashover Experiments to Demonstrate the Effectiveness of Barrier Fabrics | furnished room with polyester fabric sofa no barrier | Cellulose, Plastic | 2,551
|
9,175
|
|
| Test_2 | 
|
|
Room Flashover Experiments to Demonstrate the Effectiveness of Barrier Fabrics | furnished room with cotton fabric sofa with barrier | Cellulose, Plastic | 2,246
|
8,422
|
|
| Test026_MopBucket_R3 | 
|
|
Transient Combustion Calorimetry (TCC) | mop rags and bucket | Cellulose, Plastic | 38.8
|
95.2
|
|
| Test29_1trashCanRagsPaper_r1 | 
|
|
Multiple Item Transient Combustion Calorimetry | plastic trashcan filled with cotton rags and paper | Cellulose, Plastic | 190
|
225
|
|
| CLT_Room_Test_1-1 | 
|
|
Cross Laminated Timber Compartments | furnished studio apartment | Cellulose, Plastic | 17,883
|
9,487
|
|
| Test_3 | 
|
|
Room Flashover Experiments to Demonstrate the Effectiveness of Barrier Fabrics | furnished room with cotton fabric sofa no barrier | Cellulose, Plastic | 2,636
|
9,639
|
|
| Test30_2trashCanRagsPaper_r1 | 
|
|
Multiple Item Transient Combustion Calorimetry | plastic trashcan filled with cotton rags and paper | Cellulose, Plastic | 370
|
462
|
|
| CLT_Room_Test_1-2 | 
|
|
Cross Laminated Timber Compartments | furnished studio apartment | Cellulose, Plastic | 18,541
|
12,451
|
|
| Test011_BigBoxPeanuts 2ft_R2 | 
|
|
Transient Combustion Calorimetry (TCC) | cardboard and expanded polystyrene (EPS) peanuts | Cellulose, Plastic | 37.3
|
600
|
|
| Test31_4trashCanRagsPaper_r1 | 
|
|
Multiple Item Transient Combustion Calorimetry | plastic trashcan filled with cotton rags and paper | Cellulose, Plastic | 772
|
972
|
|
| CLT_Room_Test_1-3 | 
|
|
Cross Laminated Timber Compartments | furnished studio apartment, CLT wall | Cellulose, Plastic | 32,448
|
14,171
|
|
| CLT_Room_Test_1-4 | 
|
|
Cross Laminated Timber Compartments | furnished studio apartment, CLT ceiling | Cellulose, Plastic | 35,941
|
13,114
|
|
| CLT_Room_Test_1-5 | 
|
|
Cross Laminated Timber Compartments | furnished studio apartment, CLT wall | Cellulose, Plastic | 53,580
|
10,372
|
|
| Test17_Trashcan_r1 | 
|
|
Multiple Item Transient Combustion Calorimetry | plastic trashcans filled with paper | Cellulose, Plastic | 131
|
159
|
|
| Test40_4Commodity_R2 | 
|
|
Multiple Item Transient Combustion Calorimetry | cardboard boxes filled with polystyrene cups | Cellulose, Polystyrene | 710
|
2,071
|
|
| Test25_1plasticCommodity_r1 | 
|
|
Multiple Item Transient Combustion Calorimetry | cardboard boxes filled with polystyrene cups | Cellulose, Polystyrene | 174
|
619
|
|
| Test26_2plasticCommodity_r1 | 
|
|
Multiple Item Transient Combustion Calorimetry | cardboard boxes filled with polystyrene cups | Cellulose, Polystyrene | 355
|
888
|
|
| Test27_4plasticCommodity_r1 | 
|
|
Multiple Item Transient Combustion Calorimetry | cardboard boxes filled with polystyrene cups | Cellulose, Polystyrene | 700
|
1,430
|
Bryant, R. and Bundy, M. The NIST 20 MW Calorimetry Measurement System for Large-Fire Research, Technical Note (NIST TN) 2077, 2019
https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.TN.2077
NIST Fire Calorimetry Database (FCD)
https://doi.org/10.18434/mds2-2314