Abstract
Thermal radiation is one of the hazards produced by fires. Protection against thermal radiation is an important issue in fire fighting and in fire safety engineering design to prevent fire spread, protect building structure and provide safe egress conditions for building occupants in case of fire emergencies. This chapter describes the methods for evaluating fire thermal radiation hazards in natural and built environments. Fundamental concept of radiation heat transfer is discussed in relation to fire dynamics and fire safety. A portion of this chapter covers thermal, mechanical and optical properties of materials pertinent to fire protection. Discussions are also given on detection, measurement technologies and techniques for thermal radiation protection.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Radiation Exposure in Medicine and the Environment: Risks and Protective Strategies |
| Editors | Nicole E. Parnell |
| Place of Publication | U.S.A. |
| Publisher | Nova Biomedical |
| Pages | 119-155 |
| Number of pages | 37 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781612098272 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- fire protection engineering
- heat
- radiation
- thermal radiation
- fire extinction
- fires