Computer Modeling of Compartment Fires

A three dimensional computational fluid dynamics model for the simulation of fire is presented. The model solves the governing partial differential equations for continuity, momentum, and energy using the control volume formulation. Turbulence is modeled using the k-emodel and fire is described as a heat source.The above model has been used to simulate fire inside an enclosure. The results of studies on the fire location, size of the compartment opening and existence of internal objects are presented. The predictions obtained are compared with experimental data and found to be in reasonable agreement.