A Comparison of the Prediction of Sprinkler Response Time Applying Fire Models

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Fire Science and Engineering 2001;15(2):46-52.
Published online June 30, 2001.

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A Comparison of the Prediction of Sprinkler Response Time Applying Fire Models

Abstract

To evaluate the usability of compartment fire models for predicting sprinkler response time, fire experiment was conducted and measured sprinkler response time. The experimental data was compared with zone model "FASTLite"and field model "FDS"and field Model "SMARTFIRE" A Compartment fire conducted in a 2.4 m by 3.6 m by 2.4 m ISO 9705 room and measured H.R.R was approximately 100.3 kW. In test, Sprinkler activation temperature used is $72^{circ}c$ and responded at 198s. The output of FASTLite, SMARTFIRE and, FDS for this fire scenario were 209s, 183s, and 192s, respectively. As a results, prediction using FDS model approached to that of test very closely and other models showed good approximated results also.

Key Words: Sprinkler response time, FASTLite, SMARTFIRE, FDS models