Travel Guide (Travelling Fires) (2009)
Stern-Gottfried, Jamie, Rein, Guillermo, Torero, Jose L
Article in the Nov 2009 issue on fire dynamics of the magazine Fire Risk Management.
Calculation and design of tunnel ventilation systems using a two-scale modelling approach (2009)
Colella, Francesco, Rein, Guillermo, Borchiellini, Romano, Carvel, Ricky O, Torero, Jose L, Verda, Vittorio
Research paper published in the journal Building and Environment in 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2009.03.020
Round-robin study of a priori modelling predictions of the Dalmarnock Fire Test One (2009)
Rein, Guillermo, Torero, Jose L, Jahn, Wolfram, Stern-Gottfried, Jamie, Ryder, Noah, Desanghere, Sylvain, ...
Peer-reviewed journal paper published in 2009 about the international modelling exercise conducted in 2006.
Carbon Emissions from Smouldering Peat in Shallow and Strong Fronts (2009)
Rein, Guillermo, Cohen, Simon, Simeoni, Albert
Research paper published in Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2009, and presented at the 32nd International Symposium on Combustion - Montreal, Aug 2008.
Small-Scale Forward Smouldering Experiments for Remediation of Coal Tar in Inert Media (2009)
Pironi, Paolo, Switzer, Christine, Rein, Guillermo, Gerhard, Jason I, Torero, Jose L, Fuentes, Andres
Research paper published in Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2009, and presented at the 32nd International Symposium on Combustion - Montreal, Aug 2008.
Smouldering Combustion Phenomena in Science and Technology (2009)
Invited review paper for the first issue of the journal IRECHE - International Review of Chemical Engineering - Rapid Communications.
Experimental Data and Numerical Modelling of 1.3 and 2.3 MW Fires in a 20 m Cubic Atrium (2008)
Gutierrez-Montes, Candido, Sanmiguel-Rojas, Enrique, Viedma, Antonio, Rein, Guillermo
Research paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Building and Environment.
Putzeys, Olivier, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Rein, Guillermo, Urban, David
Research paper published in the journal 'Fire and Materials' in 2008
Gains and Threats from Smouldering Combustion to Biochar Production and Storage (2008)
Poster presented at the 2008 Conference of the International Biochar Initiative, Newcastle, 9th Sept 2008
The Severity of Smouldering Peat Fires and Damage to the Forest Soil (2008)
Rein, Guillermo, Cleaver, Natalie, Ashton, Clare, Pironi, Paolo, Torero, Jose L
Journal paper published in Catena 2008
Characterisation of Dalmarnock Fire Test One (2008)
Abecassis Empis, Cecilia, Reszka, Pedro, Steinhaus, Thomas, Cowlard, Adam, Biteau, Hubert, Welch, Stephen, ...
Journal paper
Investigation of the fertilizer fire aboard the Ostedijk (2008)
Hadden, Rory, Rein, Guillermo, Jervis, Freddy X
This paper provides an account of a self-sustaining decomposition event of the NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium) fertilizer freight aboard the ship Ostedijk. The fire developed inside the...
The E ffect of Model Parameters on the Simulation of Fire Dynamics (2008)
Jahn, Wolfram, Rein, Guillermo, Torero, Jose L
Peer-reviewed article published in the Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Fire Safety Science, Karlsruhe, 2008.
A Priori Modelling of Fire Test One (2007)
Rein, Guillermo, Torero, Jose L, Jahn, Wolfram, Stern-Gottfried, Jamie, Ryder, Noah L, Desanghere, Sylvain, ...
Chapter 10 in the book: The Dalmarnock Fire Tests: Experiments and Modelling, Edited by G. Rein, C. Abecassis Empis and R. Carvel, Published by the School of Engineering and Electronics, University...
Posteriori Modelling of Fire Test One (2007)
Jahn, Wolfram, Rein, Guillermo, Torero, Jose L
Chapter 11 in the book: The Dalmarnock Fire Tests: Experiments and Modelling, Edited by G. Rein, C. Abecassis Empis and R. Carvel, Published by the School of Engineering and Electronics, University...
Multi-story Fire Analysis for High-Rise Buildings (2007)
Rein, Guillermo, Zhang, Xun, Williams, Paul, Hume, Ben, Heise, Alex, Jowsey, Allan, ...
This work proposes a novel methodology to determine the design fire of modern buildings that are outside the range of applicability of nominal methods. Structural engineers face the problem of how to...
Characterisation of Dalmarnock Fire Test 1 (2007)
Abecassis-Empis, Cecilla, Reszka, Pedro, Steinhaus, Thomas, Cowlard, Adam, Biteau, Hubert, Welch, Stephen, ...
Presented at the 5th International Mediterranean Combustion Symposium. Monastir, Tunisia. Sep 9-13,2007
A Study of Fire Durability for a Road Tunnel: Comparing CFD and Simple Analytical Models (2007)
Reszka, Pedro, Steinhaus, Thomas, Biteau, Hubert, Carvel, Ricky O, Rein, Guillermo, Torero, Jose L
The durability of various typical tunnel sections in the event of a prescribed 100 MW fire has been assessed. Cast-iron sections, pre-cast concrete sections and in-situ concrete cut and cover...
Multi-story Fire Analysis for High-Rise Buildings (2007)
Rein, Guillermo, Zhang, Xu, Williams, Paul, Hume, Bem, Heise, Alexander, Jowsey, Allan, ...
This work proposes a novel methodology to determine the design fire of modern buildings that are outside the range of applicability of nominal methods. Structural engineers face the problem of how to...
FireGrid: Forecasting Fire Dynamics to Lead the Emergency Response (2007)
The predictions of future events has fascinated humanity since the beginning of history. This attraction has permeated into science and engineering, where several disciplines has emerged providing...
FireGrid: Forecasting Fire Dynamics to Lead the Emergency Response (2007)
The predictions of future events has fascinated humanity since the beginning of history. This attraction has permeated into science and engineering, where several disciplines has emerged providing...
Modelling the Propagation of Forward and Opposed Smouldering Combustion (2007)
Rein, Guillermo, Torero, Jose L, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos
A computational study has been carried out to investigate smouldering ignition and propagation in polyurethane foam. The one-dimensional, transient, governing equations for smouldering combustion in...
Modelling the Propagation of Forward and Opposed Smouldering Combustion (2007)
Rein, Guillermo, Torero, Jose L, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos
A computational study has been carried out to investigate smouldering ignition and propagation in polyurethane foam. The one-dimensional, transient, governing equations for smouldering combustion in...
Investigation of a Fatal Fire in a Moving Vehicle (2007)
Alvares, Norman, Staggs, Kirk, Rein, Guillermo
This paper presents the findings of the investigation conducted by the authors of an accidental fire in the USA
Experiments and Observation of Peat Smouldering Fires (2007)
Ashton, Clare, Rein, Guillermo, Dios, JD, Torero, Jose L, Legg, C, Davies, M, ...
If a subsurface layer of peat is ignited, it smoulders (flameless combustion) slowly but steadily. These fires propagate for long periods of time (days, weeks, even years), are particularly difficult...
Experiments and Observation of Peat Smouldering Fires (2007)
Ashton, Clare, Rein, Guillermo, Dios, JD, Torero, Jose L, Legg, C, Davies, M, ...
If a subsurface layer of peat is ignited, it smoulders (flameless combustion) slowly but steadily. These fires propagate for long periods of time (days, weeks, even years), are particularly difficult...
The role of secondary char oxidation in the transition from smoldering to flaming (2006)
Putzeys, Olivier, Bar-Ilan, Amnon, Rein, Guillermo, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Urban, David
The transition from forward smoldering to flaming in polyurethane foam is observed using indepth thermocouples and ultrasound probing. The experiments are conducted with small parallelepiped samples...
The role of secondary char oxidation in the transition from smoldering to flaming (2006)
Putzeys, Olivier, Bar-Ilan, Amnon, Rein, Guillermo, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Urban, David
The transition from forward smoldering to flaming in polyurethane foam is observed using indepth thermocouples and ultrasound probing. The experiments are conducted with small parallelepiped samples...
Computational Model of Forward and Opposed Smoldering Combustion in Microgravity (2006)
Rein, Guillermo, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Urban, David L
A novel computational model of smoldering combustion capable of predicting both forward and opposed propagation is developed. This is accomplished by considering the one-dimensional, transient,...
Computational Model of Forward and Opposed Smoldering Combustion in Microgravity (2006)
Rein, Guillermo, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Urban, David L
A novel computational model of smoldering combustion capable of predicting both forward and opposed propagation is developed. This is accomplished by considering the one-dimensional, transient,...
Rein, Guillermo, Lautenberger, Chris, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Torero, Jose L, Urban, David L
In this work, the kinetic parameters governing the thermal and oxidative degradation of flexible polyurethane foam are determined using thermogravimetric data and a genetic algorithm. These kinetic...
Rein, Guillermo, Lautenberger, Chris, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Torero, Jose L, Urban, David L
In this work, the kinetic parameters governing the thermal and oxidative degradation of flexible polyurethane foam are determined using thermogravimetric data and a genetic algorithm. These kinetic...
Rein, Guillermo, Lautenberger, Chris, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Torero, Jose, Urban, David
In this work, the kinetic parameters governing the thermal and oxidative degradation of flexible polyurethane foam are determined using thermogravimetric data and a genetic algorithm. These kinetic...
The role of secondary char oxidation in the transition from smoldering to flaming (2006)
Putzeys, Olivier, Bar-Ilan, Amnon, Rein, Guillermo, Fernandez-Pello, A. Carlos, Urban, David L
The transition from forward smoldering to flaming in polyurethane foam is observed using in-depth thermocouples and ultrasound probing. The experiments are conducted with small parallelepiped samples...
A computational study has been carried out to investigate smoldering ignition and propagation in polyurethane foam. The one-dimensional, transient, governing equations for smoldering combustion in a...
A computational study has been carried out to investigate smoldering ignition and propagation in polyurethane foam. The onedimensional, transient, governing equations for smoldering combustion in a...
A computational study has been carried out to investigate smoldering ignition and propagation in polyurethane foam. The onedimensional, transient, governing equations for smoldering combustion in a...
Rein, Guillermo, Lautenberger, Chris, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Torero, Jose L, Urban, David L
Polyurethane (PU) is an ubiquitous material for worldwide industries. Nevertheless, smoldering of PU represents a significant threat to fire safety. Numerical modeling of the process can lead to a...
Bidimensional Numerical Model for Polyurethane Smoldering in a Fixed Bed (2005)
Ghabi, Chekib, Rein, Guillermo, Ben Ticha, Hmaied, Sassi, Mohamed
Smoldering combustion is described as an exothermic superficial heterogeneous-reaction that can propagate in the interior of porous fuels. Smoldering is generally an incomplete combustion reaction,...
The Application of a Genetic Algorithm to Estimate Material Properties (2005)
Lautenberger, Chris, Rein, Guillermo, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos
A methodology based on an automated optimization technique that uses a genetic algorithm (GA) is developed to estimate the material properties needed for CFD-based fire growth modeling from...
Lautenberger, Chris, Rein, Guillermo, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos
A methodology based on an automated optimization technique that uses a genetic algorithm (GA) is developed to estimate the material properties needed for CFD-based fire growth modeling from...
Modeling of One-Dimensional Smoldering of Polyurethane in Microgravity Conditions (2005)
Rein, Guillermo, Bar-Ilan, Amnon, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Ellzey, Janet L., Torero, Jose L., Urban, David L.
Results are presented from a model of forward smoldering combustion of polyurethane foam in microgravity. The transient one-dimensional numerical-model is based on that developed at the University of...
Transition from Forward Smoldering to Flaming in Small Polyurethane Foam Samples (2005)
Bar-Ilan, Amnon, Putzeys, Olivier, Rein, Guillermo, Fernandez-Pello, A. Carlos, Urban, David L.
Experimental observations are presented of the effect of flow velocity, oxygen concentration, and a thermal radiant flux, on the transition from smoldering to flaming in forward smoldering of small...
The effect of buoyancy on opposed smoldering (2004)
Bar-Ilan, Amnon, Rein, Guillermo, Walther, David C, Fernandez-Pello, A. C, Torero, Jose L, Urban, David L
An experimental investigation on the effects of buoyancy on opposed-flow smolder is presented. Tests were conducted on cylindrical samples of open-cell, unretarded polyurethane foams at a range of...
Comparison of three Fire Models in the Simulation of Accidental Fires (2004)
Rein, Guillermo, Bar-Ilan, Amnon, Alvares, Norman, Fernandez-Pello, A. Carlos
The assumptions and the results of applying three fire modeling approaches to study three accidental fires that occurred in single-family dwellings, are presented in this work. The modeling...
Forced forward smoldering experiments in microgravity (2004)
Bar-Ilan, Amnon, Rein, Guillermo, Fernandez-Pello, A Carlos, Torero, J L, Urban, D L
Results from two forward forced-flow smolder tests on polyurethane foam using air as oxidizer conducted aboard the NASA Space Shuttle (STS-105 and STS-108 missions) are presented in this work. The...
Modeling of One-Dimensional Smoldering of Polyurethane in Microgravity Conditions (2004)
Rein, Guillermo, Bar-Ilan, Amnon, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Ellzey, Janet L, Torero, Jose L, Urban, David L
Results are presented from a model of forward smoldering combustion of polyurethane foam in microgravity. The transient one-dimensional numerical-model is based on that developed at the University of...
Modeling of One-Dimensional Smoldering of Polyurethane in Microgravity Conditions (2004)
Rein, Guillermo, Bar-Ilan, Amnon, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Ellzey, Janet L, Torero, Jose L, Urban, David L
Results are presented from a model of forward smoldering combustion of polyurethane foam in microgravity. The transient one-dimensional numerical-model is based on that developed at the University of...
A Comparison of Three Fire Models in the Simulation of Accidental Fires (2004)
Rein, Guillermo, Bar-Ilan, Amnon, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Alvares, Norman
The assumptions and the results of applying three fire modeling approaches to study three accidental fires that occurred in single-family dwellings, are presented in this work. The modeling...
Numerical Modeling of One-Dimensional Forward Smoldering in Microgravity (2003)
Rein, Guillermo, Bar-Ilan, Amnon, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Ellzey, Janet L, Urban, David L
Results are presented from a one-dimensional transient numerical-simulation of forward smoldering in microgravity. The numerical model is based on that developed at the University of Texas at Austin...
Flow-Assisted Flame Propagation Through a Porous Combustible in Microgravity (2002)
Bar-Ilan, Amnon, Rich, David B, Rein, Guillermo, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Hanai, H., Niioka, T.
Experiments were conducted to measure the flame propagation rate of a plug-flow flame through a combustible matrix of randomly oriented cubes of polyurethane foam in microgravity and normal gravity...
Flow-Assisted Flame Propagation Through a Porous Combustible in Microgravity (2002)
Bar-Ilan, Amnon, Rich, David B, Rein, Guillermo, Fernandez-Pello, Carlos, Hanai, H, Niioka, T
Experiments were conducted to measure the flame propagation rate of a plug-flow flame through a combustible matrix of randomly oriented cubes of polyurethane foam in microgravity and normal gravity...
NUMERICAL STUDY OF FORWARD SMOLDERING COMBUSTION (in Spanish) (2002)
Rein, Guillermo, Torero, Jose Luis, Ellzey, Janet L.
(in English) AbstractThis paper presents the results from the numerical study of the forward smoldering combustion process. The study is based on the transient model developed at University of Texas...
Estudio numérico de combustión latente en flujo directo (2002)
Rein, Guillermo, Torero, José Luis, Ellzey, Janet
Este artículo presenta los resultados del estudio numérico del proceso de combustión latente en flujo directo. La combustión latente es una reacción exotérmica sin llama que se propaga en...
Estudio numérico de combustión latente en flujo directo (2002)
Rein, Guillermo, Torero, José Luis, Ellzey, Janet
Este artículo presenta los resultados del estudio numérico del proceso de combustión latente en flujo directo. La combustión latente es una reacción exotérmica sin llama que se propaga en...
Kinetic and Fuel Property Effects on Forward Smoldering (1999)
Leach, Sharon V., Rein, Guillermo, Ellzey, Janet J, Ezekoye, Ofodike A., Torero, Jose L
In this paper, we present the results from a one-dimensional transient model of forward smoldering. Fuel oxidation and pyrolysis reactions as well as a char oxidation reaction are included in the...
Estudio numérico de combustión latente en flujo directo (1970)
Guillermo Rein, José Luis Torero, Janet Ellzey
Este artículo presenta los resultados del estudio numérico del proceso de combustión latente en flujo directo. La combustión latente es una reacción exotérmica sin llama que se propaga en...
Estudio numérico de combustión latente en flujo directo (1970)
Guillermo Rein, José Luis Torero, Janet Ellzey
Este artículo presenta los resultados del estudio numérico del proceso de combustión latente en flujo directo. La combustión latente es una reacción exotérmica sin llama que se propaga en...