JEREMIAH P CROCKER
Engineering in Providence, RI
License number
Massachusetts 22406
Issued Date
Aug 4, 2009
Type
Engineer in Training
Address
Address
Providence, RI 02911
Professional information
Systems And Methods For Identifying And Utilizing A Mass Flow Sprinkler Coefficient
US Patent:
2011002, Jan 27, 2011
Filed:
Mar 19, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/922765
Inventors:
Jeremiah P. Crocker - North Providence RI, US
Assignee:
TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS LP - Lansdale PA
International Classification:
G06F 17/10, G06F 19/00, G01F 1/34
US Classification:
703 2, 702 45, 702 47
Abstract:
Systems and methods for determining, characterizing and/or predicting the impact of a sprinkler discharge spray on a fire induced mass flow through a vent, preferably a doorway, of a compartment. Provided are systems and methods for determining a sprinkler coefficient that characterizes the ability of a sprinkler to reduce a fire induced mass flow from the compartment. The sprinkler coefficient preferably defines a ratio of a mass flow from a compartment, in the absence of a discharging sprinkler, to the mass flow from a compartment, in the presence of a discharging sprinkler. Accordingly, the systems and methods herein provide for the sprinkler coefficient to define a mass flow equation by accounting for the influence of a discharging sprinkler spray and provide for a new fire induced mass flow calculator.