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NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

Assessment of Correlations Between Laboratory and Full-Scale Experiment for the FAA Aircraft Fire Safety Program. Part 5. Some Analyses of the Post Crash Fire Scenario.

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

Jim G. Quintiere, T Tanaka

Full-Scale Study of the Effect of Pendent and Sidewall Location on the Activation Time of an Automatic Sprinkler.

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

W D. Hayes, R Y. Zile

Hierarchical Control System Emulation Applications Guide

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

Cita M. Furlani

This guide describes a medium-sized application of the Hierarchical Control System Emulation (HCSE) which was modeled after certain aspects of the National

Flow Induced by Fire in a Compartment.

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

Kenneth D. Steckler, Jim G. Quintiere, William J. Rinkinen

Fifty-five full-scale steady-state experiments were conducted to study the flow induced by a simulated pool fire in a compartment under conditions

Assessment of Correlations Between Laboratory and Full-Scale Experiments for the FAA Aircraft Fire Safety Program. Part 4. Flammability Test.

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

Jim G. Quintiere

A review is made of studies in which full-scale fire growth was compared with laboratory test data on materials. Both room and corridor fires are included in

Development of an Ease of Ignition Test Using a Flame Exposure.

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

James R. Lawson, W J. Parker

Analysis of Smoldering Fires in Closed Compartments and Their Hazard Due to Carbon Monoxide.

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

Jim G. Quintiere, M M. Birky, F Mcdonald, Gabriel L. Smith

A review was made of smoldering fire experiments conducted in closed room and buildings. The results were summarized by tabulating maximum levels of CO, the

Computer Program for Analysis of Smoke Control Systems. Final Report.

June 1, 1982

Author(s)

J H. Klote

This paper describes a computer program developed to analyze systems intended to control smoke in building fires. These systems include pressurized stairwells

Rural and Non-Rural Civilian Residential Fire Fatalities in Twelve States.

June 1, 1982

Author(s)

A Gomberg, L P. Clark

The results of an analysis of fire causal factors in over 1600 fire fatalities are presented. The primary emphasis is on the identification of fire causes

Further Development of a Test Method for the Assessment of the Acute Inhalation Toxicity of Combustion Products.

June 1, 1982

Author(s)

B C. Levin, A J. Fowell, M M. Birky, M Paabo, A Stolte, D Malek

This report describes the development of a test method for the assessment of acute inhalation toxicity of combustion products of materials. The procedure is

Acoustical Interferometer Wader AIW Final Report of AdvancedDevelopment Test and Evaluation

June 1, 1982

Author(s)

R E. Stoltenberg, Ronald C. Wittmann

Computer Fire Modeling for the Prediction of Flashover.

May 1, 1982

Author(s)

Richard D. Peacock, J N. Breese

Evaluation of Wall Protection Systems for Wood Heating Appliances.

May 1, 1982

Author(s)

J J. Loftus

Fire Endurance Test of Selected Residential Floor Constructions.

May 1, 1982

Author(s)

Jin B. Fang

A series of 10 load-bearing, wood-and steel-framed residential floors was evaluated for structural fire resistance in a fire endurance furnace. Nine wood-frame

Improved Coal Interface Detector

May 1, 1982

Author(s)

K C. Roe, Ronald C. Wittmann

Time-Based Capabilities of Occupant to Escape Fires in Public Buildings: A Review of Code Provisions and Technical Literature. Final Report.

April 1, 1982

Author(s)

F I. Stahl, J J. Crosson, S T. Margulis

This document reviews available technical literature pertaining to exit facility design and emergency escape provisions of the National Fire Protction

Fire Research Publications, 1981.

April 1, 1982

Author(s)

Nora H. Jason

Planning Guidance for Future EMI Measurement Instrumentation

April 1, 1982

Author(s)

M G. Arthur, R. D. Orr, Gerome R. Reeve

Characterization of a Concentric-Core Fiber

April 1, 1982

Author(s)

B. L. Danielson, Douglas L. Franzen, R. L. Gallawa, E. M. Kim, M. Young

Calculations of the Heat Release Rate by Oxygen Consumption for Various Applications.

March 1, 1982

Author(s)

W J. Parker

The oxygen consumption technique is emerging as a powerful tool for determing the heat release rate in a number of diverse fire test applications, including

Effect of Ventilation on the Rates of Heat, Smoke, and Carbon Monoxide Production in a Typical Jail Cell Fire.

March 1, 1982

Author(s)

B T. Lee

The rates of heat release and smoke development from a fire in a typical prison cell configuration were examined under four doorway ventilation conditions. Peak

Quarter-Scale Modeling of Room Fire Tests of Interior Finish.

March 1, 1982

Author(s)

B T. Lee

Smoke Movement Through a Suspended Ceiling System.

February 1, 1982

Author(s)

J H. Klote

A series of full-scale tests were conducted to evaluate smoke movement through a suspended ceiling and into an interstitial space of a hospital type facility. A

Entrainment and Heat Flux of Buoyant Diffusion Flames. Final Report.

February 1, 1982

Author(s)

B J. Mccaffrey, G Cox

Measurments of the vertical component of velocity in buoyant diffusion flames from extended sources by both cross-correlation and pressure proble techniques