Technical Reference Guide for Fast Version 18 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Walter W. Jones

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265874653 ISBN 13: 9780265874653

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how FAST models fire and smoke in multi‑compartment buildings and learn what makes it work.

This technical reference describes the FAST model, its predictive equations, source terms, data inputs, and the resulting outputs. It covers system structure, modules, and the interactive tools used to run simulations and visualize results.

Designed for researchers and engineers, this edition explains how to set up simulations, interpret calculations, and adjust parameters for specialized applications. It balances theoretical foundations with practical guidance, helping you use the model with confidence.

• Understand the compartment-based approach and the role of boundary conditions like vents and ducts.
• Learn about source terms for radiation, convection, plumes, fire, and conduction, and how they are implemented.
• See how data files, thermal databases, and auxiliary programs support running FAST and displaying results.
• Find examples and explanations to help configure fires, temperatures, and gas species in simulations.

Ideal for readers who work with fire safety modeling, numerical simulations, or thermal analyses of building environments.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265874653
• ISBN 13: 9780265874653
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 136