Computer technique for simulating the combustion of cellulose and other fuels

Andrew M. Stein; Brian W. Bauske

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Computer technique for simulating the combustion of cellulose and other fuels

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Andrew M. Stein, Brian W. Bauske

Year:

1971

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

Res. Note PSW-RN-266. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 4 p

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Abstract

A computer method has been developed for simulating the combustion of wood and other cellulosic fuels. The products of combustion are used as input for a convection model that slimulates real fires. The method allows the chemical process to proceed to equilibrium and then examines the effects of mass addition and repartitioning on the fluid mechanics of the convection column in a fire.

Keywords

wood combustion, combustion products, convection models, computer programs, simulation, mathematical analysis

Citation

Stein, Andrew M.; Bauske, Brian W. 1971. Computer technique for simulating the combustion of cellulose and other fuels. Res. Note PSW-RN-266. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 4 p