Thermal conductivity estimates of intumescent chars by direct numerical simulation

Category: Transient Plane Source

Author(s): J. E. J. Staggs

Keywords: density, fe, finite element, finite element (fe) method, fire protection, fire safety, intumescent chars, method, porosity, thermal conductivity

Abstract: The effective thermal conductivities of fully expanded intumescent chars are estimated using a finite element model related to porosity and density of the chars.

Reference: Fire Safety Journal, 45, 4 (2010) 228-237

DOI: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2010.03.004

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