Experimental study of corner fires—Part I: Inert panel tests

Experimental study of corner fires—Part II: Flame spread over MDF panels

“…The HRR reaches 30 kW in approximately 20 s and levels off, just as with inert panels [1], only to start rising again after t = 40 s. Between t = 60 s and 160 s, the HRR rises significantly, as there is quick burning and flame spread in the region directly above the burner. The surface fiber material tends to burn rapidly, yielding a characteristic initial peak HRR at approximately t = 90 s, ranging between 104 and 123 kW in the tests.…”

“…The full set-up and methodology have been described in [1]. The 3 SBI tests with MDF panels are labeled MM1, MM2 and MM3.…”

“…Moreover, the temperature evolution at the backside of the burning walls is discussed. This is an essential component in determining the heat losses from the backside of the walls [1]. Another relevant subject is the symmetry (or lack thereof) of the temperature evolutions and 2 flame spread on the two panels.…”

“…In this paper, we present data from our experimental campaign on the Single Burning Item (SBI) test [2], with Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) panels, using the testing methodology and set-up as presented in [1]. Three tests have been performed to assess the repeatability of the results.…”

“…As mentioned in Part I [1], numerous tests have been conducted to study the behavior of fire in corner configurations. In this paper, we present data from our experimental campaign on the Single Burning Item (SBI) test [2], with Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) panels, using the testing methodology and set-up as presented in [1].…”