Sofie
The use of CFD models within fire research has undergone an explosive increase of new applications. In recent years, SP - Fire Technology has increased its expertise substantially to meet the growing demand from its customers. We can offer you quality work with short delivery times for specific, customer-based problems as well as for applied and fundamental research.
Large Data Base
A critical phase in CFD simulations is the definition of the fire growth. SP has one of the largest data-bases in Europe on full scale and small scale tests in this field, with long experience in full scale testing. Thus, we are well suited to provide expert guidance concerning the choice of fire source to be used in the CFD modelling.
Fire investigations
Post-fire investigations are a growing field of application for CFD modelling. SP has experience from the simulation
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Simulation of smoke movement approximately 10 minutes after ignition in
the Göteborg disco fire (Halloween party 1998).
Tunnels
Recently a number of serious tunnel fires have occurred. The spread of smoke in these fires has hampered evacuation and fire suppression. Using CFD models, the complex ventilation situation inside tunnels can be studied. At SP we have world renowned experts in this field. In this capacity we have already assisted several recent tunnel projects, e.g., the Öresund link between Sweden and Denmark.
Smoke transport in a tunnel with (a) a single ventilation point, (b) several
points of ventilation.
Chemical Species
The production and movement of toxic species in a complex fire is very important and difficult to model in detail. SP has conducted research into this area, concentrating specifically on the monitoring of the concentration of carbon monoxide (CO) in fire gases. Other toxic species are also important and the CFD model used in this work include hydrogen cyanide (HCN).
Example of the Flamelets model for chemical species within the SOFIE code.
Flame Spread
When combining CFD models with numerical or empirical flame spread models the fire growth itself can be investigated. Further development is currently underway for a more sophisticated implementation. Practical examples with cable fires and room tests have already been performed.
Smoke and Fire spread
Smoke and fire spread in complex buildings such as atria can be predicted by means of CFD calculations. The increasing computer speed has made it possible to begin simulating more complex buildings with reasonable calculation times.
Simulation of the flame spread of cables on a vertical tray.
Simulaation: side view, pictures: front view.
CFD Research
SP is your partner in all areas of applied and fundamental research involving CFD. We have long experience in fire research and a broad and large availability of in house experts.
Other Areas
We use CFD models not only for fire applications but also for combustion modelling and for heating and cooling systems.