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In this report the effects of fire and explosion are examined based on quantitative analysis using calorimetric methods.
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Explosion and Fire Name: Andrew Holmes Student Number: 2103086 Course: BSc Forensic Science Year: 2 Unit: Fire and Explosion Date: 17/04/03 Summary In this report the effects of fire and explosion are examined based on quantitative analysis using calorimetric methods. The report focuses on a series of four tests using calorimetric instruments to obtain measurements, which are examined in a quantitative fashion. These tests are: the oxygen index test, the bomb calorimeter, the flash point test, and the flame stability test. The oxygen index for the various materials, calculated from the experimental results were found to be 16.67, 27.77 and 26.6 for Calico Med, Polyester and wool mix respectively. The flash points determined from the experimentation were, 99.5 oC, 72.0 oC and 70.5 oC for Cyclohexanone 99%, 4-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-2-Pentanon 99% and an unknown hydrocarbon respectively. The maximum flame speed for a natural gas-air flame in a horizontal tube was calculated to be 0.68ms-1, at a stiociometric ratio of 10:1, from the flame stability calculations. After calculations using data obtained...
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