Figure 7. Temperature profile of fire test

(from Fire Test Working Draft 03122021)

Temperature-based Test Condition Evaluated

Actual Heat Energy Applied to Specimen Surface

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" ሶ𝒒𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒔"

ሶ𝑞𝐼𝐻𝐹" = ሶ𝑞𝑟𝑎𝑑

" + ሶ𝑞𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣"

ሶ𝑞𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣" ∝ 𝑻𝒈 − 𝑇𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑓

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𝑻𝒈

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Effect of Radiative Fraction in GTR#13 Fire Test

Setting-up for High R&R Fire Test

Allowable Heat Flux Range on Bottom & Sides

& Top of Container

Measurements from RR

Measurements from RR

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Other Fire Tests Considering Energy-based Test Conditions

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