ON THE THERMAL RUNAWAY IN SOLID FOAMS

Igor Goldfarb, Vladimir Goldshtein, Grigory Kuzmenko

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Abstract

The phenomenon of the spontaneous insulation fires is investigated. An original physical model is based on the classical cell approach of multiphase media. The real complex media is modelled by a set of the identical parallel capillaries containing the thin film of the combustible fluid spread over their inner surface. The dynamics of the thermal explosion in this multiphase medium is studied. An advanced mathematical technique (integral manifold method) is used for qualitative analysis of the system dynamics. The classification of the possible scenarios of the thermal runaway is obtained analytically. Peculiarities of the dynamical regimes are investigated and their dependence on physical system parameters is analyzed. The research is focused on the regime with delay. Lower and upper analytical estimates for the delay time have been gained. The theoretical delay times estimations were verified when compared to those found experimentally. This comparison demonstrates sufficient qualitative and quantitative agreement.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHeat Transfer
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 2
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Pages169-177
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9780791818411
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1997
EventASME 1997 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 1997 - Heat Transfer - Dallas, United States
Duration: 16 Nov 199721 Nov 1997

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE)
Volume1997-T

Conference

ConferenceASME 1997 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 1997 - Heat Transfer
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDallas
Period16/11/9721/11/97

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering

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