Ventilation-limited burning
Definition
A fire regime in which the available oxygen supply, governed by opening size and position, constrains the burning rate. The fire produces elevated CO and dense smoke and can exhibit backdraft potential.
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- Fire Origin Engineering and Heat ReleaseA fire regime in which the available oxygen supply, governed by opening size and position, constrains the burning rate. The fire produces elevated CO and dense...