Prediction of Smoke Propagation in a Big Multi-Story Building Using Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS)

Ahmed Farouk Abdel Gawad; Hamza Ahmed Ghulman

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Prediction of Smoke Propagation in a Big Multi-Story Building Using Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS)

Ahmed Farouk Abdel Gawad, Hamza Ahmed Ghulman

Published in American Journal of Energy Engineering (Volume 3, Issue 4-1)

Received: 5 February 2015 Accepted: 6 February 2015 Published: 24 February 2015

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In the present work, the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technique was used to predict the fire dynamics in a big three-story building. Important aspects of fire dynamics were investigated such as smoke propagation and temperature distribution. The study aims to decrease the fire hazards by computationally predicting the expected smoke movement in real-life conditions. Consequently, early evacuation plans can be established to save human lives by proper estimation of the smoke direction and density. Also, temperature rise has a potential effect on the safety of both humans and structures. Different factors were considered such as fire location, doors, and emergency openings. Important findings and notable conclusions are recorded.

Published in	American Journal of Energy Engineering (Volume 3, Issue 4-1) This article belongs to the Special Issue Fire, Energy and Thermal Real-Life Challenges
DOI	10.11648/j.ajee.s.2015030401.12
Page(s)	23-41
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Fire Dynamics, Smoke Propagation, Computational Method, Unsteady Solution

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Ahmed Farouk Abdel Gawad

Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Islamic Architecture, Umm Al-Qura Univ., Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Hamza Ahmed Ghulman

Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Islamic Architecture, Umm Al-Qura Univ., Makkah, Saudi Arabia

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