Citation

Wade CA, Carpenter DJ. J. Fire Prot. Eng. 1998; 9(2): 36-45.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/104239159800900203

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper provides an example of the use of fire dynamics and engineering expressions in a performance-based fire hazard analysis of a combustible liquids storage room in an industrial facility. Such facilities, commonly built before the turn of the century in the USA do not meet present day fire codes, and the expense of altering the building to meet current codes can be prohibitively expensive. A performance-based hazard analysis has been carried out to identify the main risks and to specify appropriate fire protection measures commensurate with those risks. This example identifies fire scenarios and fire protection objectives and then uses fire dynamics and fire engineering relationships to estimate likely fire severity, heat release rates and suppression system response. Recommendations are made regarding both active and passive fire protection for the storage room.

Language: en