Fire Dynamics

By Scott Rockwell, Gregory E. Gorbett, James L. Pharr

Written to the FESHE baccalaureate curriculum for the Fire Dynamics course, Fire Dynamics offers a comprehensive approach to fire dynamics that integrates the latest research and real experiments from the field. The Second Edition's all-new design makes locating information even easier for the reader. With twelve chapters and FESHE and NFPA references and guidelines throughout, this book is a useful resource for all fire service professionals-from the student to the fire investigator.
KEY TOPICS: Fire Basics; Math Review for Basic Fire Science Applications; Fires from Gas Phase Fuels; Fires from Liquid Phase Fuels; Fires from Solid Phase Fuels; Heat Release Rate; Ignition; Enclosure Fire Dynamic Basics; Extinguishment; Explosions; Introduction to Fire Modeling
MARKET: This text blends both academic information for the student with real-world applications for the practicing fire safety professional to become the best in their field.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0133842703
• ISBN13: 9780133842708
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.0" x 10.1"