Abstract
This report presents a detailed description of the phenomena flashover, backdraft and smoke gas explosion. The physical and chemical processes which are involved in these phenomena are thoroughly discussed.
The report also describes a number of compartment fire scenarios which are believed to be the most common scenarios occurring in Sweden. The description is based on a number of full- scale experiments which were carried out within the project.
At the end of the report, possible warning signs of a potential flashover and backdraft are discussed.
In the appendices, a number of models used to predict flashover are evaluated, using data from small scale experiments carried out within the project.
The report also describes a number of compartment fire scenarios which are believed to be the most common scenarios occurring in Sweden. The description is based on a number of full- scale experiments which were carried out within the project.
At the end of the report, possible warning signs of a potential flashover and backdraft are discussed.
In the appendices, a number of models used to predict flashover are evaluated, using data from small scale experiments carried out within the project.
| Translated title of the contribution | Flashover, Backdraft and Smoke Gas Explosion from a Fire Service Perspective |
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| Original language | Swedish |
| Qualification | Licentiate |
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| Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Other Civil Engineering
- Building Technologies
Free keywords
- warning signs
- smoke gas explosion
- flashover
- backdraft