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NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

Evaluation of Fire Detection Technology for Suitability in Aircraft Cargo Compartments (NISTIR 6242)

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, William L. Grosshandler

NIST is assisting the FAA in its research to improve fire detection in Class C and D aircraft cargo compartments. Class C and D compartments are inaccessible in

Mixed Layer Model for Pyrolysis of Bubbling Thermoplastic Materials (NISTIR 6242)

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Kathryn M. Butler

For many thermoplastic materials exposed to a strong heat flux from above, a layer of bubbles forms in the melted region near the upper surface. The action of

Temperature Uncertainties for Bare-Bead and Aspirated Thermocouple Measurements in Fire Environments (NISTIR 6242)

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

William M. Pitts, E Braun, Richard D. Peacock, Henri E. Mitler, Erik L. Johnsson, Paul A. Reneke, L G. Blevins

Gas-phase temperature is the most ubiquitous measurement recorded in fire environments and plays a central role in understanding of fire behavior. Generally

Carbon Monoxide Measurement Using a Near-Infrared Tunable Diode Laser (NISTIR 6242)

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

L G. Blevins, William M. Pitts, D S. Bomse

One important goal of fire research is to study the formation and consumption of chemical species in and around a fire. Instruments which possess rapid temporal

Dispersed Liquid Agent Fire Suppression Screening Method (NISTIR 6242)

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Jiann C. Yang, Michelle K. Donnelly, N C. Prive, William L. Grosshandler

The recent ban on halon 1301 production (as a result of its ozone depleting potential) has resulted in an extensive search for replacements and alternatives

Particulate Entry Lag in Smoke Detectors (NISTIR 6242)

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, Artur A. Chernovsky, William L. Grosshandler, Michael D. Anderson

It is well known that smoke detectors do not instantaneously respond to smoke concentration directly outside the detector. The smoke must be transported through

Using Bench Scale Fire Measurements in Large Scale Simulations (NISTIR 6242)

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Kevin B. McGrattan, Anthony P. Hamins, L G. Blevins

A program is underwat at NIST to develop a numerical field model, referred to as the Industrial Fire Simulator (IFS), to simulate large scale fire phenomena

Transient Agent, Recirculating Pool Fire (TARPF) Suppression Screen (NISTIR 6242)

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

William L. Grosshandler, Anthony P. Hamins, Kevin B. McGrattan, Cary Presser

The amount of a gaseous agent required to extinguish fires in full-scale engine nacelle tests varies greatly with the geometry of the fixture and the manner in

Federal Register Document Image Database 25, Volume 1

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Michael D. Garris, Stanley Janet, W Klein

A new, fully-automated process has been developed at NIST to derive ground truth for document images. The method involves matching optical character recognition

FERET Evaluation Methodology for Face-Recognition Algorithms

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

P J. Phillips, H Moon, S A. Rizvi, P J. Rauss

Analytical Study of Residential Buildings With Reflective Roofs

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Robert R. Zarr

Annual heating (cooling) loads, peak heating (cooling) loads, and exterior roof temperatures for a small compact ranch house are computed using the Thermal

Enhancement of R123 Pool Boiling by the Addition of Hydrocarbons

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Mark A. Kedzierski

This paper present pool boiling heat transfer data for ten different R123/hydrocarbon mixtures. The data consisted of pool boiling performance of a GEWA-T TM

Liquefaction Evaluation of Densified Sand at Approach to Pier 1 on Treasure Island, California, Using SASW Method

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

R D. Andrus, K H. Stokoe, R M. Chung, J A. Bay

Areas of improved and unimproved soil near berthing Pier 1 at Treasure Island, California, were investigated by the Spectral-Analysis-of-Surface-Waves (SASW)

Electronic Book '98 Workshop

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

V R. McCrary

The NIST DMIS Interpreter: Version 2

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Thomas R. Kramer, Frederick M. Proctor, William G. Rippey, Harry A. Scott

This report describes an interpreter which reads a file of numerical control code for a coordinate measuring machine (CMM), produces calls to a set of canonical

The FERET Verification Testing Protocol for Face Recognition Algorithms

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

S A. Rizvi, J P. Phillips, H Moon

Thermodynamic Properties of Water: Tabulation From the IAPWS Formulation 1995 for the Thermodynamic Properties of Ordinary Water Substance for General and Scientific Use

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Allan H. Harvey

Tables are provided for the density, enthalpy, entropy, and volume of water and steam calculated from the IAPWS Formulation 1 995 for the Thermodynamic

Particle Measurements in Fe(CO)5-Inhibited Flames (NISTIR 6242)

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

M D. Rumminger, Gregory T. Linteris

Since iron pentacarbonyl (Fe(CO)5) is among the most efficient flame inhibitors ever identified, research on flame inhibition by Fe(CO5) was recently started at

Influence of Surface Silica on the Pyrolysis of Silicones (NISTIR 6242)

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

R R. Buch, John R. Shields, Takashi Kashiwagi, Thomas Cleary, Kenneth D. Steckler

Silicones encompass a wide variety of noval materials that find applications in virtually every major industry sector. The dominant polymer in the silicone

The NIST DMIS Interpreter: Version 2

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

Thomas Kramer, Frederick M. Proctor, William G. Rippey, Harry A. Scott

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) DMIS interpreter is a software system that reads control code programs in the DMIS language (described

IMES II - Production Management Standards: Requirements Analysis for Shop Floor Status

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

C M. Lecapitaine, Frank H. Riddick, Albert T. Jones

Performance Computing and Communication (HPCC) program is to accelerate the development of future generations of high performance computers and networks and the

Preliminary Investigations Into Corrosion in Anti-Lock Braking Systems

September 24, 1998

Author(s)

Richard E. Ricker, J L. Fink, Alexander J. Shapiro, L C. Smith, Robert J. Schaefer

In response to vehicle owner complaints about the operation and performance of some antilock braking systems (ABS), the National Highway Transportation Safety

Sprinkler, Smoke and Heat Vent, Draft Curtain Interaction: Large Scale Experiments and Model Development. International Fire Sprinkler-Smoke and Heat Vent-Draft Curtain Fire Test Project (NISTIR 6196-1)

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

Kevin B. McGrattan, Anthony P. Hamins, D W. Stroup

The International Sprinkler, Smoke and Heat Vent, Draft Curtain Fire Test Project organized by the National Fire Protection Research Coundation (NFPRF) has

Guide and Criteria for Training FEMP-Qualified Life-Cycle Cost Instructors

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

S Fuller

The objective of this guide is to inform applicants of the procedure to become FEMP-Qualified LCC Instructors. FEMP-Qualified Instructors are entitled to teach

An Approach for Measuring Reductions in Operations, Maintenance, and Energy Costs: Baseline Measures of Construction Industry Practices for the National Construction Goals

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

Robert E. Chapman, R Rennison

The Construction and Building Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council is developing baseline measures of current construction industry

A New NIST Automated Calibration System for Industrial-Grade Platinum Resistance Thermometers

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

Gregory F. Strouse, Billy W. Mangum, C D. Vaughn, E Xu

Industrial-grade platinum resistance thermometers (IPRTs) are calibrated at NIST using a newly automated calibration system. The computer-controlled data

Metrology for Radio-Frequency: A Bibliography of NIST Publications

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

Ruth-Marie Lyons

A Molecular Dynamics Study of a Reversed-Phased Liquid Chromatography Model

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

J T. Slusher, Raymond D. Mountain

Heat Transfer in Turbulent Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Flowing in a Heated Horizontal Tube

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

Douglas A. Olson, David W. Allen

We report measurements of heat transfer coefficients of flowing supercritical carbon dioxide (7.38 MPa critical pressure, 31.1 degrees C critical temperature)

The NIST Standards in Trade Program: A Review of the Current Program and Analysis of Alternative Approaches

September 1, 1998

Author(s)

P L. Heydemann

For several years, NIST has operated a Standards in Trade Program to assist U.S. businesses to overcome technical barriers to trade in foreign markets. NIST has

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