A computer-based simulation and evaluation : applying an automatic sprinkler system for extinguishing scooter fires in arcade areas
Joint Authors
Lee, Sheng Chieh
Lin, Ching Yuan
Chuang, Ying Ji
Lin, Yuan Shang
Source
Journal of Engineering Research
Issue
Vol. 9, Issue 4 A (31 Dec. 2021), pp.14-24, 11 p.
Publisher
Kuwait University Academic Publication Council
Publication Date
2021-12-31
Country of Publication
Kuwait
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In Taiwan, arcade buildings function as areas for parking scooters, spaces for markets and walkways for pedestrians.
In recent decades, arcade fires have caused many cases of serious casualties due to the likely direction of fire that spreads from the first floor up, which hinders the evacuation routes.
The majority of fire prevention research has focused on confined spaces or rooms instead of arcade areas.
Specifically, the controlling of fire spreads that are caused by scooters in arcade areas has been rarely discussed.
The variables of spaces, Response Time Index and sprinkler activation temperatures are modeled in 5 fire scenarios with the Fire Dynamics Simulator software to simulate the real arcade fires in this paper.
The results show that (1) setting an automatic sprinkler system can effectively suppress the arcade fires, (2) the quick response sprinkler RTI≦50 is the most effective type and the result is similar to RTI=25, and (3) the sprinkler settings with either 2.3 meters or 2.6 meters do not have significant effects on heat release rates.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lee, Sheng Chieh& Lin, Ching Yuan& Chuang, Ying Ji& Lin, Yuan Shang. 2021. A computer-based simulation and evaluation : applying an automatic sprinkler system for extinguishing scooter fires in arcade areas. Journal of Engineering Research،Vol. 9, no. 4 A, pp.14-24.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1494696
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lee, Sheng Chieh…[et al.]. A computer-based simulation and evaluation : applying an automatic sprinkler system for extinguishing scooter fires in arcade areas. Journal of Engineering Research Vol. 9, no. 4 A (Dec. 2021), pp.14-24.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1494696
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lee, Sheng Chieh& Lin, Ching Yuan& Chuang, Ying Ji& Lin, Yuan Shang. A computer-based simulation and evaluation : applying an automatic sprinkler system for extinguishing scooter fires in arcade areas. Journal of Engineering Research. 2021. Vol. 9, no. 4 A, pp.14-24.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1494696
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 23-24
Record ID
BIM-1494696