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Modelling and Influencing Human Behaviour in Fire

August 22, 2017
Author(s)
Steve Gwynne, Erica D. Kuligowski, Michael Kinsey, Lynn Hulse
The purpose of this article is to present a conceptual model of human behaviour in fire and its impact on evacuation modelling, life safety analyses, and evacuation procedures. This model is based on a theoretical framework of individual decision-making

Scaling Methods for Dynamic Building System Simulation in an HVACSIM+ Environment

August 9, 2017
Author(s)
Zhelun Chen, Jin Wen, Anthony Kearsley, Amanda Pertzborn
A robust and efficient nonlinear algebraic and differential equations solver is increasingly essential as the scale of dynamic building system simulation grows larger and the models employed become more complex. There are many factors affecting the

Performance Monitoring of Chilled Water Distribution Systems using HVAC-Cx

July 30, 2017
Author(s)
Natascha S. Milesi-Ferretti, Michael A. Galler, Steven T. Bushby
Automated commissioning tools facilitate an ongoing commissioning process to improve occupant comfort, ensure the persistence of correct system operation, and reduce energy consumption. These tools decrease the time and the skill level required to carry

Enhancing Egress Drills: Preparation and Assessment of Evacuee Performance

July 11, 2017
Author(s)
Steve Gwynne, Erica D. Kuligowski, Karen E. Boyce, Daniel Nilsson, Amanda Robbins, Ruggiero Lovreglio, J.R. Thomas, A. Roy-Poirier
This article explores how egress drills - specifically those related to fire incidents - are currently employed, their impact on safety levels, and the insights gained from them. It is suggested that neither the merits of egress drills are well understood

Flame Inhibition by Potassium-Containing Compounds

June 30, 2017
Author(s)
Valeri I. Babushok, Gregory T. Linteris, Pol Hoorelbeke
A kinetic model of inhibition by the potassium containing compound potassium bicarbonate is suggested. The model is based on the previous work concerning kinetic studies of suppression of secondary flashes, inhibition by alkali metals and the studies of

Modeling flame extinction and reignition in large eddy simulations with fast chemistry

May 16, 2017
Author(s)
James White, Sebastien Vilfayeau, Andre Marshall, Arnaud Trouve, Randall McDermott
This work seeks to support the validation of large eddy simulation (LES) models used to simulate the response of fires to the activation of a suppression system. The emphasis in the present study is on the prediction of flame weakening and extinction when

LOW-GWP REFRIGERANTS: PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION TRADEOFFS

April 23, 2017
Author(s)
Piotr A. Domanski, Riccardo Brignoli, J S. Brown, Andrei F. Kazakov, Mark O. McLinden
The merits of an alternative refrigerant are established based on many attributes including environmental acceptance, chemical stability in the refrigeration system, low toxicity, flammability, efficiency and volumetric capacity. In an earlier work, these

IFC File Analyzer Software

March 30, 2017
Author(s)
Robert R. Lipman
The IFC File Analyzer software generates a spreadsheet or CSV files from an IFC file. IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) is the data exchange standard used to facilitate interoperability in the building and construction industry. IFC is developed by

CYCLE_D: NIST Vapor Compression Cycle Design Program, Version 5.1.1; Users Guide

March 9, 2017
Author(s)
Piotr A. Domanski, J S. Brown, Eric W. Lemmon
The CYCLE_D package simulates vapor compression refrigeration cycles that use pure refrigerants or blends of refrigerants. The model can simulate a basic subcritical or transcritical refrigeration cycle, both with or without a liquid-line/suction-line heat

IAQ Assessments in High Performing Building

March 5, 2017
Author(s)
Kevin Teichman, Steven Emmerich, Andrew K. Persily
Despite numerous efforts to encourage good indoor air quality (IAQ) in high-performing buildings, including several building rating programs, measured IAQ performance data in high- performing buildings are limited. This presentation summarizes data that
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