Analysis of High Bay Hangar Facilities for Detector Sensitivity and Placement.

Published

March 26, 1996

Author(s)

Kathy A. Notarianni, William D. Davis, Darren Lowe, J E. Gott, S Laramee

Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate the response of various fire detectors and automatic sprinklers in high bay aircraft hangars. Laboratory and full-scale experiments as well as computer modeling were conducted to better understand the movement of heat and products of combustion in high bay spaces. Temperature distribution across the ceiling was measured along with the response of various types of fire protection devices as a function of fire size, fuel type, and ventilation conditions. Key findings are presented relating to detector spacing, threshold fire sizes, sprinkler type and temperature ratings, burn rates, heat release rates, and the effect of draft curtains.

Proceedings Title

Interscience Communications Ltd.; National Institute of Standards and Technology; Building Research Establishment; and Society of Fire Protection Engineers;

Conference Location

Cambridge

Conference Title

Swedish National Testing and Research Institute. Interflam '96. International Interflam Conference, 7th Proceedings

Pub Type

Conferences

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Keywords

fire safety, fire suppression, sprinklers, sprinkler systems, fire protection, pool fires, smoke detection, smoke movement, experiments, burning rate, heat release rate, sprinkler activation

Citation

Notarianni, K. , Davis, W. , Lowe, D. , Gott, J. and Laramee, S. (1996), Analysis of High Bay Hangar Facilities for Detector Sensitivity and Placement., Interscience Communications Ltd.; National Institute of Standards and Technology; Building Research Establishment; and Society of Fire Protection Engineers; , Cambridge, -1, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=916650 (Accessed December 27, 2024)