Analysis of FDS Thermal Detector Response Prediction Capability

by Morgan J. Hurley, Alex Munguia, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Predictions of fire plume and ceiling jet temperature and the response of thermal detectors from NIST's Fire Dynamics Simulator(FDS)were compared to data from a series of full-scale tests conducted by Underwriters Laboratory. Findings and conclusions are included.

106 pages, Paperback

First published January 16, 2009