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http://dx.doi.org/10.9711/KTAJ.2021.23.6.503

Numerical study on the foam spraying for AFDSS applicable to initial fire suppression in large underground spaces  

Park, Jinouk (Fire Research Center, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology)
Yoo, Yongho (Fire Research Center, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology)
Kim, Whiseong (Fire Research Center, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology)
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Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association / v.23, no.6, 2021 , pp. 503-516 More about this Journal
Abstract
Autonomous fire detection and suppression system requires advanced technology for complex detection technology and injection/control technology for accurate hitting by fire location. Also, foam spraying should be included to respond to oil fires. However, when a single spray monitor is used in common, water and foam spray properties appear different, so for accurate fire suppression, research on the spray trajectory and distance will be required. In this study, experimental studies and numerical analysis studies were combined to analyze the foam spray characteristics through the spray monitor developed for the establishment of an autonomous fire extinguishing system. For flow analysis of foam injection, modeling was performed using OpenFOAM analysis software, and the commonly used foaming agent (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) was applied for foam properties. The injection distance analysis was performed according to the injection pressure and the injection angle according to the form of the foam, and at the same time, the results were verified and presented through the injection experiment.
Keywords
AFDSS (autonomous fire detection and suppression system); Foam spraying characteristics; Large underground space; Fire suppression;
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