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The National Fire Research Laboratory
The National Fire Research Laboratory (NFRL) is a unique experimental facility dedicated understanding fire behavior and structural response to fire. The laboratory offers approximately 3000 m2 of testing space constructed around four exhaust hoods (1 MW, 3 MW, 10 MW and 20 MW). The facility has a strong-floor and strong-wall to allow for controlled structural loading underneath the 20 MW exhaust hood.
For additional details and project information please visit the main NFRL homepage.
Specifications/Capabilities
Equipment
- Natural gas fuel delivery system and reference burners up to 20 MW
- Four Oxygen Consumption Calorimeters (20 kW to 20 MW)
- 3.0 m x 3.0 m (10 ft x 10 ft)
- 6.1 m x 6.1 m (20 ft x 20 ft)
- 9.1 m x 12.2 m (30 ft x 40 ft)
- 13.7 m x 15.2 m (45 ft x 50 ft)
- Real-time data and video collection and data management systems
- Two 18.1 metric ton (20 ton) bridge cranes
- Hydraulic Power Unit 340 lpm (90 gpm)
- Double-acting hydraulic actuators
- Eight 240 kN (55 kip) tension | 365 kN (80 kip) compression
- Two 445 kN (100 kip) tension | 650 kN (145 kip) compression
- Two 956 kN (215 kip) tension | 1470 kN (330 kip) compression
Strong Floor
- 18.3 m x 27.4 m (60 ft x 90 ft) post-tensioned floor with accessible basement
- 1218 anchor points on 0.61 m x 0.61 m (2 ft x 2 ft) grid
- Tension capacity per anchor point: 445 kN (100 kips)
- Shear capacity per anchor point: 222 kN (50 kips)
Strong Wall
- 9.1 m high x 18.3 m wide (30 ft high x 60 ft wide)
- 420 anchor points on 0.61 x 0.61 m (2 ft x 2 ft) grid
- Horizontal load capacity: 146 kN/m (10 kips per lineal ft) at 9.14 m (30 ft)