Measured Data

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Full-Scale Experiment Video

High definition and IR videos were recorded for full-scale open calorimetry experiments. Click the links to view the videos in a new tab.

Heat Release Rate

Experiments for heat release [kW] were conducted in an open calorimeter on full-scale upholstered furniture items.

Heat Flux to Target

Schmidt-Boelter heat flux gauges were oriented to face the centerline of the furniture item at distances of 0.5 m, 1.0 m, 1.5 m, and 2.0 m from the face of the furniture item.

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+2σ-2σHF6+2σ-2σHF5+2σ-2σHF4+2σ-2σHF3+2σ-2σHF2+2σ-2σHF1Time (s)Heat Flux (kW/m​2)Repository Version: 6c0762b

Plume Centerline Temperature

The temperature at the centerline of the furniture item was measured with type K thermocouples at elevations of 2.47 m, 3.47 m, and 4.47 m above the floor.

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Plume Centerline Velocity

The vertical velocity at the centerline of the furniture item was measured with bi-directional probes at elevations of 2.47 m, 3.47 m, and 4.47 m above the floor.

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