COMPUTER SIMULATION STUDY REGARDING THE INFLUENCE OF VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THE FIRE DYNAMICS IN A CLOSED AREA

Alexandru Florin CHIOJDOIU, Ion ANGHEL, Valeriu Nicolae PANAITESCU, Constantin POPA, Dragoș BOBU

Abstract


The authors use computer simulations (B-RISK software platform) to assess the evolution of a fire in an enclosed space, for different scenarios, using the. The scenarios differ to one another due to modification of some factors with influence on fire development: the surface of the ventilation openings and the wall finishing materials. The simulations will lead to different values for temperature value and smoke level in the considered enclosure. The values of those two (temperature and smoke level) influences the chances of survival for both civilians and firefighters involved in a fire emergency. With the help of the data and conclusions obtained with this study, a test space will be arranged on the premises of the Fire Officers Faculty in Bucharest.

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