Description

Summarises the results of medium and full-scale fire tests concerning shielded, sprinklered fires in high-rise office buildings. In particular discusses the effect of sprinkler system on heat release rate, compartment temperatures, carbon monoxide production and smoke generation and movement for fires in an open-plan office scenario. Also provides an initial analysis of the implications of a sprinkler system on a zoned smoke control system.

KEYWORDS: year 1997, Offices, multistorey buildings, sprinklers, testing, carbon monoxide, smoke, fire

Citation: Symposium, ASHRAE Trans. 1997, vol.103, part 1

Product Details

Published:

1997

File Size:

1 file , 1.8 MB

Product Code(s):

D-16422