Task B: Report on anticipated fire growth (2-5 pages)

Observe the compartment prior to the fire: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=CdjMpBq8PhZ

(Explore the room from all angles based on the 3D scanned image).

The compartment is a single room with dimensions 3.66 m x 3.66 m x 2.44 m (12 ft x 12

ft x 8 ft) with one doorway that serves as the ventilation opening. The doorway is 0.91 m

wide and 2 m high.

Write a report on the anticipated fire spread if the three seated couch got ignited.

2.1 Suggested sections for the report:

These are just suggestions and you're free to organize the report as you like. However,

all the information mentioned in the suggested sections must be included.

2.1.1 Early fire growth

Explain the expected growth of fire if the three seated couch got ignited. Explain the

possible scenarios of fire spread to secondary fuels. Justify your predictions using the

material properties explored. Cite the sources of information in text and

provide the list of references at the end of the report.

2.1.2 Flashover

Calculate the heat release rate for flashover using Thomas and Babrauskas methods.

(Show calculation steps)

Predict whether the room can possibly flashover based on the calculated heat release

rate and the maximum rate values estimated for the fuels in the room.

2.1.3 Fire behavior

Explain expected fire behavior if the three seated couch got ignited. Explain the heat

transfer mechanisms. Also, comment on the temperatures, and heat fluxes possible

based on whether the compartment can flashover or not. Cite the sources of

information in text and provide the list of references at the end of the report.