Title

Wind-Aided Flame Spread Across Strewn Debris

Report Number

CONF-8305107, p. 170-175

Creator

Carrier, G.

Fendell, F.

Fleeter, R.

Corporate Author

TRW Space and Technology Group

Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Date

1983

Date Issued

1983-07

Extent

6

Identifier

ADA132780

Format

1 online resource (6 pages)

Abstract

Design of a laboratory experiment, to support further development of an already initiated theoretical model of wind-aided flame spread through a fuel matrix of large porosity, is presented. The design goals include delineation of a well-defined fuel matrix, careful control of the combustion environment (air flow and radiation), capacity for varying parameters (including fuel element type, matrix geometries, and introduction of upslope) , and provision for attaining steady-state rate of spread (if one exists). If the model , given initial credibility by the laboratory experiment, is corroborated by field-scale data, then the model may be used with more confidence for predicting the movement in time of a fire front (with current position specified), through a partially combustible debris field of known topographical and aerothermochemical properties, under given meteorological conditions.

Description

Design of a laboratory experiment, to support further development of an already initiated theoretical model of wind-aided flame spread through a fuel matrix of large porosity, is presented. The design goals include delineation of a well-defined fuel matrix, careful control of the combustion environment (air flow and radiation), capacity for varying parameters (including fuel element type, matrix geometries, and introduction of upslope) , and provision for attaining steady-state rate of spread (if one exists). If the model , given initial credibility by the laboratory experiment, is corroborated by field-scale data, then the model may be used with more confidence for predicting the movement in time of a fire front (with current position specified), through a partially combustible debris field of known topographical and aerothermochemical properties, under given meteorological conditions.

Distribution Classification

1

Distribution Conflict

No

DTIC Record Exists

No

Illinois Tech Related

No

Photo Quality

Not Needed

Report Availability

Full text available

Type

article

Is Part Of

Proceedings: 17th Asilomar Conference on Fire and Blast Effects of Nuclear Weapons