Abstract
The present paper introduces analytical model applicable for analysis of motion of water droplets injected into fire-generated plumes. The model is derived from Lagrangian equation of droplet motion.Application of the developed model to the practically important problem that is fire suppression by water sprays is discussed. A criterion for optimum spray dynamics is proposed. An analytical expression is provided for the optimum droplet size in the spray as a function of Heat Release Rate (HRR) of fire.The present approach provides a quick estimation of optimum spray parameters for a particular fire suppression application.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 234-247 |
| Journal | International Journal of Applied Mathematical Research |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 3 Jun 2012 |