A Review of Literature on Fire Phenomena Related to Detection

Abstract

Fire plume, ceiling-jet and the formation of hot smoke layer are most important phenomena affecting the response of fire detectors. In addition, the convective and conductive heat transfer plays an important role in the response of heat detectors, and the particulate characteristic of smoke is important in affecting the response of smoke detectors. Research papers concerning these phenomena and published between 1950 and 2003 are reviewed to help new and potential researchers of detection. Emphasis is placed on the prediction of detector's response, and the papers related to this theme directly or indirectly are selected. However, not all research papers concerning these fire phenomena are covered. Papers related to detection technology are not included.