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Maximum HRR in a compartment fire

pd_7974_part_1__section_8_maximum hrr

Calculates the maximum HRR for a compartment fire, comparing fuel-controlled and ventilation-controlled conditions

Equations

Input | Eq. 33

\dot{Q}_{max, \space VC} = 1500 \cdot A_v \cdot H_v^{1/2}

Input | Eq. 4 (Optional)

\dot{Q}_{max, \space FC} = A_f \cdot HRRPUA

Inputs