Dayton Aircraft Cabin Fire Model Validation.

Abstract

Results are presented of an evaluation of the Dayton Aircraft Fire Model (DACFIR) by comparison to seven full-scale cabin mock-up fire tests. Refinements made to the mathematical model as a result of the comparison are given. Refinements include a generalization of the treatment of the cabin geometry to include cabins of various widths, improved thermal radiation modeling, computation of oxygen consumption, and a treatment of forced ventilation. A laboratory testing program to acquire flammability, smoke, and gas generation data on the furnishing materials of the full-scale test is described. Based on the results of the comparisons, sections of the mathematical model which require further refinement are identified and some appropriate refinements are suggested. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA058547

Entities

People

  • Charles D. Macarthur
  • John F. Myers

Organizations

  • University of Dayton Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Cabins
  • Aircrafts
  • Burning Rate
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Products
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Fires
  • Fuselages
  • Gas Detectors
  • Heat Of Combustion
  • Heat Transfer
  • Materials Testing
  • Operating Systems

Readers

  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Theoretical Analysis.