The burning and smoke release rates of sodium pool fires

The burning rates and smoke release fractions of sodium pool fires have been measured over the pool temperature range 2500C to 7500C. A theoretical model is derived which satisfactorily predicts the burning rate over the above temperature range. The theory further predicts that the burning rate should be independent of pool diameter, a prediction supported by a comparison of burning rate data from this study and available data from other studies. (author)