Determination of fire protection distances during a tesla model s fire in a closed parking lot

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2023.277999

Keywords:

fire protection distance in a car park, FDS modelling of Tesla Model 3 fire, electric vehicle fire

Abstract

This study modelled an electric vehicle fire on the example of a Tesla Model S (USA) in a closed car park. Such fires pose an increased danger due to their rapid spread, the presence of a large number of vehicles, the release of toxic combustion products and heavy smoke. In fact, the rapid spread of a fire in a closed car park is caused by unreasonably small distances between vehicles. Thus, the purpose of the study was to determine the minimum fire protection distances due to an electric vehicle fire in a closed car park using the example of Tesla Model 3.

For this purpose, the objects and their physical characteristics were described, input and environmental parameters were set, and a mathematical model of the dynamics of fire development was formed. This made it possible to establish the minimum fire protection distance during the free development time of 610 s for an electric vehicle fire in a closed car park, which is 10 m along the flank and 6 m along the front. The difference in fire protection distances on the flank and front is explained by the design features of the electric vehicle. That is, the flank area of the flame will be larger than the front of the burning electric vehicle, and therefore the heat radiation power will also be greater. The actual heat radiation power is the key factor affecting fire protection distances.

The results of the study can be used in the design of various types of car parks and the safe placement of vehicles in them. Fire protection distances between cars in enclosed car parks can be taken into account by insurance companies when assessing the risk of damage to cars due to fires. And also by fire and rescue units involved in extinguishing such fires, to ensure the safety of rescuers

Author Biographies

Andrii Gavryliuk, Lviv State University of Life Safety

PhD, Associate Professor

Department of Сivil Protection and Сomputer Modeling Ecology-Geophysical Processes

Roman Yakovchuk, Lviv State University of Life Safety

Doctor of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor

Department of Сivil Protection and Сomputer Modeling Ecology-Geophysical Processes

Dmytro Chalyy, Lviv State University of Life Safety

PhD, Associate Professor, Vice-Rector for Educational and Scientific Work

Mykhailo Lemishko, Lviv State University of Life Safety

Postgraduate Student

Department of Сivil Protection and Сomputer Modeling Ecology-Geophysical Processes

Nazarii Tur, Lviv State University of Life Safety

Postgraduate Student

Department of Сivil Protection and Сomputer Modeling Ecology-Geophysical Processes

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Determination of fire protection distances during a tesla model s fire in a closed parking lot

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2023-04-29

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Gavryliuk, A., Yakovchuk, R., Chalyy, D., Lemishko, M., & Tur, N. (2023). Determination of fire protection distances during a tesla model s fire in a closed parking lot. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 2(10 (122), 39–46. https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2023.277999

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Vol. 2 No. 10 (122) (2023): Ecology

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