| Document ID (ISN) | 57739 |
| CIS number |
92-597 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0001-2491 - ASHRAE Journal |
| Year |
1991 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Tamura G.T. |
| Title |
Stair pressurization systems for smoke control |
| Bibliographic information |
July 1991, Vol.33, No.7, p.14, 16-18. 16 ref. |
| Abstract |
The results of preliminary studies conducted during the first phase of the ASHRAE Research Project 559RP are presented. The studies examined the critical air velocities needed to prevent smoke backflow at an open stairdoor. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
stairs; controlled smoking; pressurization |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
pressure balancing; fire research; escape and exit |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Ventilation
Fires
|
