Benchmark Analysis between a Two-Zone Fire Model and a CFD Fire Model

Zeno-Cosmin Grigoras, Mihaela Ibanescu

Abstract


This paper presents the benchmark analysis between a two-zone fire model and a CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) fire model.

A fire from a conference room is modelled using CFAST and FDS computer software. Both computer programs use advanced fire models based on energetic equilibrium.

The HRR (Heat Release Rate) curve is modelled according to the European legislation.

The aim of this benchmark analysis is to compare the temperatures computed by different fire models.

Keywords


two-zone fire model, CFD fire model, FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator), CFAST (Consolidated Model of Fire and Smoke Transport), fire safety engineering

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