Abstract
The smoke‐filling process in an atrium is studied in this paper using the plume equation of Thomas et al. A time constant is proposed to describe the smoke‐filling time of the atrium space. This parameter is recommended to be used as a guideline for local projects in determining whether a smoke‐extraction system has to be installed. Finally, the engineering aspects to be noted in designing smoke‐extraction systems for an atrium space are introduced.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 71-77 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Fire and Materials |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1993 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- General Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Metals and Alloys