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Measurement of Soot Extinction Coefficients

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Author(s)

J F. Widmann, Jiann C. Yang, George W. Mulholland, Anthony P. Hamins

Abstract

An experimental apparatus used to obtain soot extinction coefficients in the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum will be presented. Numerous experimental measurements of soot extinction coefficients have been previously obtained at visible wavelengths. However, such measurements have not been reported at infrared wavelengths relevant to radiation transport in fires (approximately 2 mm to 5 mm). There is a need for such data to quantify accurately the effect of combustion generated particulates on the transport of infrared radiation in fire scenarios, and in particular for the development of fire dynamics models.
Proceedings Title
Fire Safety Science. Proceedings. Seventh (7th) International Symposium. International Association for Fire Safety Science (IAFSS). June 16-21, 2003.
Conference Dates
June 16-21, 2003
Conference Location
Worcester, MA
Pub Type
Conferences

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Keywords

fire research, soot, fire models, extinction
Buildings and Construction and Fire

Citation

Widmann, J. , Yang, J. , Mulholland, G. and Hamins, A. (2003), Measurement of Soot Extinction Coefficients, Fire Safety Science. Proceedings. Seventh (7th) International Symposium. International Association for Fire Safety Science (IAFSS). June 16-21, 2003. , Worcester, MA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=909831 (Accessed October 20, 2025)

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Created June 16, 2003, Updated February 19, 2017
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