On the Eulerian-Eulerian Approach to Fire-Sprinkler Modelling

This paper considers the extension of fire field modelling to include fire-sprinkler interac tion. Both Lagrangian and Eulerian techniques used to model a second particulate phase are briefly outlined. The latter modelling approach is extended to develop a model to simu late fire-sprinkler interaction. Two initial scenarios are briefly highlighted. Computer hard ware requirements for this technique are also discussed. It is suggested that parallel com puting techniques offer an affordable and viable means of meeting these needs.

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