Property Estimator

NameCombustion rate for pool fire (TNO method)
PropertyCombustion Rate
TypeFunction
Function
if ([Tb:K] > [TA:K]) {
  return 0.0010*[Hc:J/kg]*[AP:m2]/([dHv:J/kg]+[cp:J/kg.K]*([Tb:K]-[TA:K]));
} else {
  return 0.0010*[Hc:J/kg]*[AP:m2]/[dHv:J/kg];
}
Unitkg/s
Validity ConditionsSubstance Type: Flammable; Fire/Explosion Event: Pool Fire
PrecedenceAuto
DisabledNo
ReferencesU.S. EPA, "Risk Management Program Guidance for Offsite Consequence Analysis", 1999
Notes

See U.S. EPA (1999), Equations D-23 and D-26 (section D.9, pages D-19 and D-20).

Original reference is TNO (1992).

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Created: Serkan GIRGIN, 2012/08/17 08:44:02

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