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A dynamical model of temperature of hot smoke layer is quantitatively established based on the whole backdraft procedure induced by liquid fuel. The whole procedure consists of the prebum fire (the first period), the secondary fuel injection (the second period) and backdraft development (the third period). The model considers enthalpy loss of liquid fuel volatilization and hot smoke layer mass gain. In this paper, simulative results of the model are well compared with experimental results, and simulative results of the model are analyzed. Furthermore, combustion efficiency under limited ventilation and practical combustion reaction rate are worth investigating.
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Gong, J., Yang, L., Chen, X. et al. Theoretical analysis of the backdraft phenomena induced by liquid fuel. CHINESE SCI BULL 51, 364–368 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11434-006-0364-5
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