%0 Journal Article
%T A theoretical explanation of the influence of char formation on the ignition of polymers
%J Fire safety journal
%D 2001
%A Watt, SD
%A Staggs, J.E.J.
%A McIntosh, Andrew C.
%A Brindley, J.
%V 36
%N 5
%P 421-436
%X A mathematical model is described for the behaviour of polymer combustion with char formation in thermally-thick conditions. A non-competitive single-step reaction is used, converting the polymer to char and volatiles. By examining this model numerically, the ignition behaviour of this system can be expressed as a function of the char yield. This simplified analytical approach yields good agreement with the numerical solution.<p />
%G 
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 0379-7112
%U http://dx.doi.org/