Technical notes documenting modelling approaches, computational methods and observations developed within the StudioFSE® framework for Fire Safety Engineering.
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CFD simulation of an underground car park developed according to UNI CEN/TS 12101-11:2022. Analysis of opposed air supply, perimeter extraction, jet fans optimization, and verification of acceptability criteria for occupants and fire brigades.
Numerical Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) study evaluating how different HRRPUA values (250 and 500 kW/m²) influence temperature, heat fluxes and Adiabatic Surface Temperature on the facade. The analysis clarifies the role of the spandrel in mitigating vertical fire spread.
CFD-based fluid dynamic study for the performance verification of a forced smoke and heat exhaust system in a two-level above-ground commercial building, designed according to UNI 9494 principles (Appendix H). Analysis of visibility, temperature and smoke movement under multiple fire scenarios.
Fire safety engineering study applied to a protected historic building, aimed at verifying the maximum allowable dead-end corridor length through CFD modelling. The analysis considers three representative scenarios and evaluates temperature, visibility and FED to demonstrate the effectiveness of alternative solutions compatible with architectural constraints and current fire safety regulation.
Performance-based analysis of a protected escape route in a portico using multi-scenario CFD simulations. The alternative solution enables simultaneous optimisation of safety and costs in a high-occupancy office building.
Integration of stair pressurization system (PDS) and emergency smoke exhaust system in a large Category C office building. CFD-based performance analysis for safety optimization and cost efficiency.
Analysis of the Plug Holing phenomenon in forced smoke exhaust systems for office buildings and performance verification through CFD modelling.
Performance-based analysis of the importance of simultaneous activation of smoke and heat exhaust ventilators (SHEVS) according to UNI 9494-1, highlighting fluid-dynamic implications and risks associated with sequential opening.
Numerical setup example according to ISO 13785-2 for façade fire performance assessment using CFD-based virtual experimentation validated against full-scale tests.
CFD simulation of a Level II forced smoke and heat exhaust system in a commercial building with architectural constraints preventing natural ventilation openings. Analysis of smoke propagation, extraction efficiency and system optimization.
CFD simulation for the optimization of a smoke and heat exhaust system in a basement car park with natural air supply and jet fans. Analysis of extraction flow rates, airflow distribution and safety conditions under normal operation and fire emergency scenarios.
CFD-based Fire Safety Engineering simulations for the performance-based assessment of a smoke and heat exhaust system under a localized fire scenario inside an industrial warehouse. Analysis of smoke layer height, temperature fields, heat fluxes and Adiabatic Surface Temperature.