Project Type MQP Submission date 2008-04-24 Authors Ryan S LaFalam, rlafalam@WPI.EDU, ME Jennifer L Moseley, ME Ryan Thomann, rthomann@WPI.EDU, ME URN E-project-042408-143956 Title Analysis of Sprinkler use in a Library Stack Room Using Fire Dynamics Simulator Advisor Tryggvason, Gretar, ME Availability unrestricted Abstract
The NIST Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) was used to analyze the effects of
implementing an automatic sprinkler system in a library. An initial simulation was run
using a point source ignition of 10kW, which indicated that FDS was not accurate in
modeling fire spread. This resulted in the use of gas burners with constant heat release
rates. Results indicated that the sprinklers retarded temperature rise, which increased the
available egress time and the period of structural integrity for the supporting columns.
Files Analysis_of_Sprinkler_Use_in_a_Library_Stack_Room_Using_Fire_Dynamics_Simulator.pdf
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