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Search Publications by: Thomas Cleary (Fed)

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Non-Halogenated, Flame Retarded Polycarbonate

February 9, 1993

Author(s)

Takashi Kashiwagi, Thomas G. Cleary, G C. Davis, J H. Lupinski

Various flammability properties of a siloxane-containing bisphenol-A polycarbonate sample, with the siloxane as an additive or as a copolymer, were measured and compared with those of a pure polycarbonate sample. The results show that the peak heat release

Effects of Sample Mounting on Flammability Properties of Intumescent Polymers

January 1, 1993

Author(s)

Takashi Kashiwagi, Thomas G. Cleary

Various flammability properties of polycarbonate samples were measured with the Cone Calorimeter and Lateral Ignition and Flame Spread, LIFT, devices at various external fluxes. Four different sample mountings were used with the Cone Calorimeter to

New Generation of Fire Resistant Polymers. Part 2. Silicon-Containing Polycarbonate

October 27, 1992

Author(s)

Takashi Kashiwagi, Thomas G. Cleary

Various flammability properties of a silicone-containing polycarbonate sample were measured and compared with those of a pure polycarbonate sample. The results show that peak heat release rate for the silicone-containing polycarbonate sample is

Influence of Ignition Source on the Flaming Fire Hazard of Upholstered Furniture (NISTIR 4847)

June 1, 1992

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, Thomas J. Ohlemiller, K M. Villa

A set of upholstered chairs constructed from five different fabric/foam combinations was subjected to a variety of ignition sources suggested by fire statistics. The sources included a cigarette, a small match-like flame, an incandescent lamp, a space

Flammability Characterization With the LIFT Apparatus and the Cone Calorimeter

March 29, 1992

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary

Two small-scale test apparatuses, the LIFT apparatus and the Cone Calorimeter provide ignitability, flame spread, and heat release rate data for combustible solid materials. Data gathered with these apparatuses can be reduced to a limited number of key

Ultrafine Combustion Aerosol Generator

January 1, 1992

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, George W. Mulholland, Lewis K. Ives, Robert A. Fletcher, J. W. Gentry

We are able to produce a narrowly distributed combustion aerosol with a mean particle size of about 10 nm by operating a laminar diffusion burner with acetylene fuel in the nominal "presooting" condition. Number concentrations of approximately 106

Flammability Characterization of Foam Plastics (NISTIR 4664)

October 1, 1991

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, James Quintiere

The results of a study to identify an alternative test protocol to the Steiner Tunnel Test as a measure of flammability for foamed plastic are presented. New fire test apparatuses namely the Cone Calorimeter and Lateral Ignition and Flame Spread apparatus

Framework for Utilizing Fire Property Tests (NISTIR 4619)

August 1, 1991

Author(s)

Thomas G. Cleary, J. G. Quintiere

A complete approximate set of equations is developed to describe fire spread over a surface and its resultant energy release. Wall, floor, and ceiling orientations are considered. The needed model data are couched in terms of available test method results