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Charlotte, North Carolina
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ETFS 3103
Fire Dynamics
The principles of fire chemistry, physics, and mechanisms that control enclosure fires. Topics include: basic principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and combustion, as far as those subjects relate to fire dynamics; ignition of liquids and solids; flame spread over liquid and solid surfaces and through porous fuel beds; burning rate; diffusion flames and plumes; heat release rate, fire growth and spread, compartment fire temperatures, combustion products; and compartment fire phenomena.
Units: 3.0
Prerequisites:
ETFS 2264 - Introduction to Fire Behavior