Essays about: "extinguish fire"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 10 essays containing the words extinguish fire.

  1. 6. Assessment of People's Perception of Fire Growth: A Virtual Reality Study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Francisco Rosero; [2017]
    Keywords : Virtual Reality; Fire Growth; Estimation; evacuation; emergency; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : One important aspect that is considered when designing safer buildings is human behavior. A comprehensive assessment of how people react during a fire, provides engineers valuable information, which will allow them to develop effective solutions to help people reach a safe place under tenable conditions. READ MORE

  3. 7. Effects of Water Mist System on a Controlled Fire

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Jasper Ho; [2015]
    Keywords : Fire; water mist; simulation; experiment; extinguish; extinguishment; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Current legislation regarding implementation of water mist system(s) requires full scale testing specific to its intended use which involves extensive funding that discourages potential users. This motivates the desire for accurate water mist simulation. READ MORE

  4. 8. Pyrotechnically Generated Aerosols ability to extinguish cable fires

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Brandingenjörsprogrammet; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Marco De Pedis; Oskar Jonsson; [2013]
    Keywords : PGA; Pyrotechnically Generated Aerosols; suppression; electrical fire; cable fire; high risk facilities; decision tool; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study aimed to evaluate the use of Pyrotechnically Generated Aerosols in electrical fires. To represent a common starting point for these fires, a cable fire ignited by a shortcut was chosen. In order to do this in a realistic way, a new method with heating the cables from the inside was used. READ MORE

  5. 9. Perceived Severity of Visually Accessible Fires

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik; Lunds universitet/Brandingenjörsprogrammet; Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Karl Fridolf; [2010]
    Keywords : human behaviour; fire growth; subjective estimation; extinguish fire; risk perception; visually accessible fires; mänskligt beteende; brandtillväxt; subjektiv uppskattning; släcka brand; riskperception; visuellt tillgängliga bränder; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Investigations of past fires suggest that building occupants faced with a fire have problems defining the severity of it, especially in the early stages of the fire. An experiment was therefore carried out to study people’s ability to estimate fire growth, and their perceived ability to extinguish a fire using a portable fire extinguisher. READ MORE

  6. 10. Brand i Fulufjällets nationalpark : en brandhistorisk analys med förslag för framtida skötsel

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Jenny Sander; [2005]
    Keywords : brand; Pinus sylvestris; dendrokronologi; brandkontroll; Dalarna;

    Abstract : Fire has historically been of great ecological importance in the boreal forests of Sweden. The forest fire regime has, however, varied between different parts of the country. The objective of this thesis is therefore to investigate the fire history in Fulufjället National Park and, on this basis, give suggestions for future fire management. READ MORE