Thermal protection studies of plastic films and fibrous materials

The thermal protection properties of various film and woven materials were studied using an experimental method of radiant heating. The materials studied included aluminized and unaluminized synthetic plastic films and fibrous materials like silicon carbide and phenolic novolac. It is shown that a t...

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Published in:Journal of fire sciences 1988-07, Vol.6 (4), p.250-266
Main Authors: Saad, Michel A., Altman, Robert L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Building technical equipments
Buildings
Buildings. Public works
Coating, metallization, dyeing
Exact sciences and technology
Fire behavior of materials and structures
Fire protection
Fires
Machinery and processing
Nonmetallic Materials
Plastics
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
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Summary:The thermal protection properties of various film and woven materials were studied using an experimental method of radiant heating. The materials studied included aluminized and unaluminized synthetic plastic films and fibrous materials like silicon carbide and phenolic novolac. It is shown that a thin metallized coating with good reflectivity significantly enhances the heat blocking capability of a variety of insulative materials.
ISSN:0734-9041
1530-8049
DOI:10.1177/073490418800600403