Smoldering Combustion: a Bibliography of Published Information

Abolt, R.L. , "A Perspective on the Bedding Industry and Flammability", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability, Vol. 2, No. 4, 239—247 (December 1975 ).

Anderson, R.W. , Freischel, W. , "Evaluation of the Proposed Smoldering for Cellulosic Insulation", Journal of Thermal Insulation , Vol. 2, No. 1, 7-23 (July 1978 ).

Baker, R.R. , "Combustion and Thermal Decomposition Regions Inside a Burning Cigarette " Combustion and Flame, Vol. 30, No. 1, 21-32 (1977).

Beshty, B.S. , "A Mathematical Model for the Combustion of a Porous Carbon Particle", Combustion and Flame, Vol. 32, No. 3, 295-311 (July 1978 ).

Broido, A. , Nelson, M.A. , "Char Yield on Pyrolysis of Cellulose", Combustion and Flame, Vol. 24, No. 2, 263-268 (April 1975).

Clark, W.W. , "Low-Density Wood Fiberboard Equals Heavy Damage in Two Mississippi Fires", Fire Journal, Vol. 69, No. 2, 69-72 (March 1975).

Damant, G.H. , "Cigarette Induced Smoldering of Flexible Polyurethane Foams", Laboratory Report No. SP-75-2, State of California , Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Home Furnishings , Sacramento, California (February 1975).

Damant, G.H. , "Cigarette Induced Smoldering of Uncovered Flexible Polyurethane Foams", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability, Vol. 2, No. 2, 140-153 (June 1975).

Damant, G.H. , "Flammability Aspects of Flexible Polyurethane Foams Commonly Used in Upholstered Furniture", Laboratory Report No. SP-76-3, State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Home Furnishings , Sacramento, California (May 1976 ).

Damant, G.H. , "Flammability Aspects of Flexible Polyurethane Foams Commonly Used in Upholstered Furniture", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability , Vol. 3, No. 2, 73-127 (June 1976 ).

Damant, G.H. , "Flammability Aspects of Upholstered Furniture", Laboratory Report No. SP-76-1, State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Home Furnishings, Sacramento, California (January 1976).

Damant, G.H. , "Flammability Aspects of Upholstered Furniture ", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability, Vol. 3, No. 1, 21-61 (March 1976 ).

Damant, G.H. , "A Survey of Flexible Fire Retardant Polyurethane Foams", Laboratory Report No. SP-77-2, State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Home Furnishings, Sacramento, California (May 1977).

Damant, G.H. , "A Survey of Upholstery Fabrics and Their Flammability Characteristics ", Laboratory Report No. SP-74-1, State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Home Furnishings, Sacramento, California (October 1974).

Damant, G.H. , "A Survey of Upholstery Fabrics and Their Flammability Characteristics", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability , Vol. 2, No. 1, 5-57 (March 1975 ).

Damant, G.H. , Young, M.A. , "Flammability Classification of Fabrics Used as Upholstered Furniture Coverings", Laboratory Report No. SP-77-6, State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Home Furnishings, Sacramento, California (September 1977).

Damant, G.H. , Young, M.A. , "Flammability Classification of Fabrics Used as Upholstered Furniture Coverings", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability, Vol. 4, No. 4, 329-345 (December 1977).

Damant, G.H. , Young, M.A. , "Smoldering Characteristics of Fabrics Used as Upholstered Furniture Coverings", Laboratory Report No. SP-77-1, State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Home Furnishings, Sacramento, California (January 1977).

Damant, G.H. , Young, M.A. , "Smoldering Characteristics of Fabrics Used as Upholstered Furniture Coverings", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability, Vol. 4, No. 1, 60-113 (March 1977).

Day, M. , Wiles, D.M. , "Combustibility of Loose Fiber Fill Cellulose Insulation: The Role of Borax and Boric Acid", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability , Vol. 5, No. 3, 113-122 (September 1978).

Day, M. , Wiles, D.M. , "Combustibility of Loose Fiber Fill Cellulose Insulation: The Role of Borax and Boric Acid", Journal of Thermal Insulation, Vol. 2, No. 1, 30-39 (July 1978 ).

Gann, R.G. , Cheng, I.T. , "Flow Study of Smoldering Charcoal Combustion", 172nd Meeting, American Chemical Society, San Francisco, California (September 1976).

Gross, D. , "A Preliminary Study of the Fire Safety of Thermal Insulation for Use in Attics or Enclosed Spaces in Residential Housing", NBSIR 78-1497, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C. (July 1978).

Hafer, C.A. , Yuill, C.H. , "Characterization of Bedding and Upholstery Fires", NBS GCR 70-1, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C. (March 1970).

Hilado, C.J. , "Fire Studies of Bedding Materials", Journal of Fire and Flammability, Vol. 4, No. 4, 235-277 (October 1973).

Hilado, C.J. , Brandt, D.L. , "Ignition Characteristics of Some Aircraft Interior Fabrics", Journal of Fire and Flammability , Vol. 9, No. 4, 527-534 (October 1978).

Hilado, C.J. , Brandt, D.L. , "Tests Compare Smoldering of Cushion Materials ", Western Fire Journal, Vol. 30, No. 9, 46-47 (September 1978).

Hilado, C.J. , Brandt, D.L. , Brauer , D.P. , "An Apparatus and Procedure for Evaluating the Toxic Hazards of Smoldering Seating and Bedding Materials", Journal of Combustion Toxicology, Vol. 5, No. 4, 400-407 (November 1978).

Hilado, C.J. , Brandt, D.L. , Brauer , D.P. , "Large Chamber Developed to Measure Toxicity of Common Burning Materials", Western Fire Journal, Vol. 30, No. 11, 35-36 (November 1978).

Hilado, C.J. , Brandt, D.L. , Damant , G.H. , "Smoldering Tests on Furniture and Aircraft Seat Fabrics", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability, Vol. 5, No. 3, 123-134 (September 1978).

Hilado, C.J. , Brauer, D.P. , "Low-Cost Fire Response Tests for Cellulose Insulation", Journal of Thermal Insulation, Vol. 2, No. 2, 51-56 (October 1978).

Jones, D.C. , Broido, A. , "Apparatus for Determining Glowing Combustibility of Thin Fuels," Journal of Fire and Flammability , Vol. 2, No. 1, 77—86 (January 1971).

Kansa, E.J. , Perlee, H.E. , Chaiken , R.F. , "Mathematical Model of Wood Pyrolysis Including Internal Forced Convection", Combustion and Flame, Vol. 29, No. 3, 311-324 (1977).

Kinbara, T. , Endo, H. , Sega, S. , "Downward Propagation of Smoldering Combustion through Solid Materials ", 11th International Symposium on Combustion , 525—531, Combustion Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1966).

Knoepfler, N.B. , Madacsi, J.P. , Gentry , W.T. , "Boric Acid Treated Cotton Mattresses Resist Both Open Flame and Cigarette Ignition", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability, Vol. 5, No. 1, 26-40 (March 1978).

Knoepfler, N.B. , Madacsi, J.P. , Neumeyer , J.P. , "Vapor Phase Boric Acid Treatments for Cotton Batting to Meet U.S. Mattress Flammability Standard FF 4-72", Journal of Coated Fabrics, Vol. 6, No. 2, 121-133 (October 1976).

Knoepfler, N.B. , Neumeyer, J.P. , Koenig , P.A. , "Backcoated Mattress Tickings as a Factor in Meeting Mattress Flammability Standard FF 4-72 Part I. Polymer Backcoatings ", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability , Vol. 2, No. 1, 70-83 (March 1975 ).

Knoepfler, N.B. , Neumeyer, J.P. , Koenig , P.A. , "Backcoated Mattress Ticking as a Factor in Meeting Mattress Flammability Standard FF 472. Part II. Compound Polymer Backcoatings", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability, Vol. 2, No. 2, 123-139 (June 1975 ).

Knoepfler, N.B. , Neumeyer, J.P. , Madacsi , J.P. , "Meeting the Mattress Flammability Standard FF 4-72 with Boron Treated Cotton Batting Products", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability, Vol. 1, No. 3, 240-264 (September 1974).

Lathrop, J.K. , "Building Under Construction, Westbrook, Maine ", Fire Journal, Vol. 68, No. 5, 37, 39 (September 1974).

Loftus, J.J. , "Back-Up Report for the Proposed Standard for the Flammability (Cigarette Ignition Resistance) of Upholstered Furniture, PFF 6-76", NBSIR 78-1438, National Bureau of Standards , Washington, D.C. (June 1978).

Marchant, R.P. , "The Ignitability of Upholstery by Smokers' Materials", Furniture Industry Research Association, Stevenge, England (May 1977).

McCarter, R.J. , "Smoldering Combustion of Cotton and Rayon ", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability, Vol. 4, No. 4, 346-358 (December 1977).

McCarter, R.J. , "Smoldering Combustion of Wood Fibers; Cause and Prevention", Journal of Fire and Flammability, Vol, 9, No. 1, 119-126 (January 1978).

McCarter, R.J. "Smoldering of flexible Polyurethane Foam", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability, Vol. 3, No. 2, 128-140 (June 1976).

Moussa, A.N. , Toong, T.Y. , Garris, C. , "Mechanism of Smoldering of Cellulosic Materials ", 16th International Symposium on Combustion , 1447, Combustion Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1976),

Ohlemiller, T.J. , Rogers, F.E. , "A Survey of Several Factors Influencing Smoldering Combustion in Flexible and Rigid Polymer Foams", Journal of Fire and Flammability, Vol. 9, No. 4, 489-509 (October 1978).

Palmer, K.N. , Taylor, W. , "Fire Hazards of Plastics in Furniture and Furnishings: Ignition Studies ", CP-18/74, Building Research Establishment, Borehamwood, England (February 1974).

Palmer, K.N. , Taylor, W. , "Fire Hazards of Plastics in Furniture and Furnishings: Ignition Studies", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability, Vol. 1, No. 2, 186-220 (June 1974).

Peterson, A. O. , "Sound-Deadening Board Hazard", Fire Journal, Vol. 68, No. 4, 100-102 (May 1974).

Prager, F.H. , "Study of the Burning Behaviour of Upholstered Furniture", Journal of Consumer Product Flammability, Vol, 5, No. 1, 3—19 (March 1978).

Prager, F.H. , "Study of the Burning Behaviour of Upholstered Furniture," Journal of Fire and Flammability, Vol. 9, No, 1, 71-87 (January 1978).

Rogers, F.E. , Ohlemiller, T.J. , "Minimizing Smolder Tendency in Flexible Polyurethanes," Journal of Consumer Product Flammability , Vol. 5, No. 2, 59-67 (June 1978 ).

Rogers, F.E. , Ohlemiller, T.J. , Kurtz , A. , Summerfield, M. , "Studies of the Smoldering Combustion of Flexible Polyurethane Cushioning Materials ", Journal of Fire and Flammability, Vol. 9, No. 1, 5-13 (January 1978).

Yuill, C.H. , "The Life Hazard of Bedding and Upholstery Fires", Journal of Fire and Flammability, Vol. 1, No. 4, 312-323 (October 1970).