Fire Dynamics Simulator (Version 5): Technical Reference Guide.
Fire Dynamics Simulator (Version 5): Technical
Reference Guide.
(666 K)
McGrattan, K. B.;Hostikka, S.;Floyd, J. E.; Baum, H. R.; Rehm, R. G.
NIST SP 1018; NIST Special Publication 1018-5; 100 p.
October 2007.
Keywords:
dynamics; simulation; scenarios; hydrodynamic model;
combustion; thermal radiation; sprinklers; validation;
sensitivity
Abstract:
This document provides the
theoretical basis for the Fire Dynamics Simulator
(FDS), including the governing
equations and the numerical methods used
to solve them. The equations are the low Mach
number form of the Navier-Stokes equations,
solved using large eddy simulation techniques.
The Guide also describes thermal radiation,
droplet transport and evaporation, fire-specific
detection devices, and other information related
to the numerics of the model.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899