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• Agent Characteristics. Appendix C.
  NISTIR 6191; Appendix C; July 1998.
  Johnson, C. W.; George, C. W.
• Comparison of the Fire Suppression Effectiveness of Sodium Bicarbonate Particles and Fine-Water Droplets in Non-Premixed and Premixed Flames.
  Halon Options Technical Working Conference. Proceedings. HOTWC 2001. Sponsored by: University of New Mexico, Fire Suppression Systems Assoc., Fire and Safety Group, GlobeTech, Inc., Halon Alternative Research Corp., Hughes Associates, Inc., Kidde, plc., Modular Protection, Corp., Next Generation Fire Suppression Technology Program, Sandia National Laboratories, Summit Environmental Corp., Inc. and 3M Specialty Materials. April 24-26, 2001, Albuquerque, NM, Daniels, B. L.; Cole, D. G., Editor(s)(s), 389-394 pp, 2001.
  Chelliah, H. K.; Lazzarini, A. K.; Wanigarathne, P. C.; Linteris, G. T.
• Comparison of the Fire Suppression Effectiveness of Sodium Bicarbonate Particles and Fine-Water Droplets in Non-Premixed and Premixed Flames.
  Halon Options Technical Working Conference. Proceedings. HOTWC 2001. Sponsored by: University of New Mexico, Fire Suppression Systems Assoc., Fire and Safety Group, GlobeTech, Inc., Halon Alternative Research Corp., Hughes Associates, Inc., Kidde, plc., Modular Protection, Corp., Next Generation Fire Suppression Technology Program, Sandia National Laboratories, Summit Environmental Corp., Inc. and 3M Specialty Materials. April 24-26, 2001, Albuquerque, NM, Daniels, B. L.; Cole, D. G., Editor(s)(s), 389-394 pp, 2001.
  Chelliah, H. K.; Lazzarini, A. K.; Wanigarathne, P. C.; Linteris, G. T.
• Development and Demonstration of a Method to Evaluate Bio-Sampling Strategies Using Building Simulation and Sample Planning Software.
  NIST TN 1636; NIST Technical Note 1636; 55 p. June 2009.
  Dols, W. S.; Matzke, B. D.; Sego, L. H.; Morrow, J. B.; Nuffer, L. L.; Pulsipher, B. A.; Persily, A. K.
• Effectiveness Evaluation of Expense for Loss Prevention.
  NISTIR 4449;U.S./Japan Government Cooperative Program on Natural Resources (UJNR). Fire Research and Safety. 11th Joint Panel Meeting. October 19-24, 1989, Berkeley, CA, Jason, N. H.; Cramer, D. M., Editor(s)(s), 259-268 pp, 1990.
  Hirano, T.
• Effectiveness of a Heat Recovery Ventilator, an Outdoor Air Intake Damper and an Electrostatic Particulate Filter at Controlling Indoor Air Quality in Residential Buildings.
  Implementing the Results of Ventilation Research. AIVC Conference, 16th. Proceedings. September 19-22, 1995, Palm Springs, CA, 263-275 pp, 1995.
  Emmerich, S. J.; Persily, A. K.
• Effectiveness of Condensed Aerosols for Fire Suppression in Electrical Equipment.
  HOTWC 2006;Halon Options Technical Working Conference, 16th Proceedings. HOTWC 2006. May 16-18, 2006, Albuquerque, NM, 1-12 pp, 2006.
  Agafonov, V. V.; Kopylov, N. P.; Kopylov, S. N.
• Evaluating Positive Pressure Ventilation In Large Structures: High-Rise Fire Experiments.
  NISTIR 7468; 141 p. November 2007.
  Kerber, S.; Madrzykowski, D.
• Evaluating Positive Pressure Ventilation In Large Structures: High-Rise Pressure Experiments.
  NISTIR 7412; 73 p. March 2007.
  Kerber, S.; Madrzykowski, D.; Stroup, D. W.
• Evaluation of Advanced Agent Working Group Agents by Kidde.
  Halon Options Technical Working Conference. Proceedings. HOTWC 2001. Sponsored by: University of New Mexico, Fire Suppression Systems Assoc., Fire and Safety Group, GlobeTech, Inc., Halon Alternative Research Corp., Hughes Associates, Inc., Kidde plc., Modular Protection, Corp., Next Generation Fire Suppression Technology Program, Sandia National Laboratories, Summit Environmental Corp., Inc. and 3M Specialty Materials. April 24-26, 2001, Albuquerque, NM, Daniels, B. L.; Cole, D. G., Editor(s)(s), 204-212 pp, 2001.
  Grigg, J.; Chattaway, A.
• Evaluation of Fire Service Positive Pressure Ventilation Tactics on High-Rise Buildings.
  Volume 2;Interflam 2007. (Interflam '07). International Interflam Conference, 11th Proceedings. Volume 2. September 3-5, 2007, London, England, 1289-1300 pp, 2007.
  Kerber, S.
• Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Fire Resistant Durable Agents on Residential Siding Using an ICAL-Based Testing Protocol.
  Fire and Materials 2001. 7th International Conference and Exhibition. Proceedings. Interscience Communications Limited. January 22-24, 2001, San Antonio, TX, 241-248 pp, 2001.
  Grand, A. F.; Mehrafza, M.
• Examination and Comparison of Existing Halon Alternatives and New Sustainable Clean Agent Technology in Suppressing Continuously Energized Fires.
  Halon Options Technical Working Conference. Proceedings. HOTWC 2001. Sponsored by: University of New Mexico, Fire Suppression Systems Assoc., Fire and Safety Group, GlobeTech, Inc., Halon Alternative Research Corp., Hughes Associates, Inc., Kidde plc., Modular Protection, Corp., Next Generation Fire Suppression Technology Program, Sandia National Laboratories, Summit Environmental Corp., Inc. and 3M Specialty Materials. April 24-26, 2001, Albuquerque, NM, Daniels, B. L.; Cole, D. G., Editor(s)(s), 288-298 pp, 2001.
  Smith, D. M.; Niemann, R.; Bengtson, G. F.
• Feasibility Study of Water Mist for Spacecraft Fire Suppression.
  Halon Options Technical Working Conference, 14th. Proceedings. HOTWC 2004. Sponsored by: 3M Specialty Materials, Boeing, Chemical Development Studies, Inc., DuPont Fire Extinguishants, Halon Alternative Research Corp., Hughes Associates, Inc., Kidde-Fenwal, Inc., Sandia National Laboratories, SEVO Systems, Next Generation Fire Suppression Technology Program. May 4-6, 2004, Albuquerque, NM, 1-9 pp, 2004.
  Delplanque, J. P.; Abbud-Madrid, A.; McKinnon, J. T.; Lewis, S. J.; Watson, J. D.
• Fire Suppression and Re-ignition Prevention in a Full-Scale Engine Nacelle Simulator.
  Fire Safety Science. Proceedings. Seventh (7th) International Symposium. International Association for Fire Safety Science (IAFSS). June 16-21, 2003, Worcester, MA, Intl. Assoc. for Fire Safety Science, Boston, MA, Evans, D. D., Editor, 703-714 p., 2003.
  Hamins, A.; Cleary, T. G.; Yang, J. C.
• Fire Suppression Effectiveness Screening Methods for Halon 1301 Replacement Technologies.
  Fire Research and Engineering, Second (2nd) International Conference. (ICFRE2). Proceedings. ABSTRACTS ONLY. National Institute of Standards and Technology and Society of Fire Protection Engineers. August 10-15, 1997, Gaithersburg, MD, Slaughter, K. C., Editor(s), 55-55 pp, 1997.
  Grosshandler, W. L.
• Flame Inhibition Chemistry and the Search for Additional Fire Fighting Chemicals.
  NIST SP 861; April 1994.Evaluation of Alternative In-Flight Fire Suppressants for Full-Scale Testing in Simulated Aircraft Engine Nacelles and Dry Bays. Section 5, Grosshandler, W. L.; Gann, R. G.; Pitts, W. M., Editor(s)(s), 467-641 pp, 1994.
  Nyden, M. R.; Linteris, G. T.; Burgess, D. R. F., Jr.; Westemoreland, P. R.; Tsang, W.; Zachariah, M. R.
• Flame Suppression Effectiveness.
  NIST SP 861; April 1994.Evaluation of Alternative In-Flight Fire Suppressants for Full-Scale Testing in Simulated Aircraft Engine Nacelles and Dry Bays. Section 4, Grosshandler, W. L.; Gann, R. G.; Pitts, W. M., Editor(s)(s), 345-465 pp, 1994.
  Hamins, A.; Gmurczyk, G. W.; Grosshandler, W. L.; Rehwoldt, R. G.; Vazquez, I.; Cleary, T. G.; Presser, C.; Seshadri, K.
• Flame Suppression Effectiveness of Halon Alternatives.
  NISTIR 5499; September 1994.National Institute of Standards and Technology. Annual Conference on Fire Research: Book of Abstracts. October 17-20, 1994, Gaithersburg, MD, 3-4 pp, 1994.
  Grosshandler, W. L.; Hamins, A.
• Four-Dimensional X-Ray Microtomography Study of Water Movement During Internal Curing.
  Volume Changes of Hardening Concrete: Testing and Mitigation, Internaitonal RILEM Conference. Proceedings. August 20-23, 2006, Bagneux, France, Jensen, O. M.; Lura, P.; Kovler, K., Editor(s)(s), 11-20 pp, 2006.
  Bentz, D. P.; Halleck, P. M.; Grader, A. S.; Roberts, J. W.
• Introduction.
  NIST SP 861; April 1994.Evaluation of Alternative In-Flight Fire Suppressants for Full-Scale Testing in Simulated Aircraft Engine Nacelles and Dry Bays. Section 1, Grosshandler, W. L.; Gann, R. G.; Pitts, W. M., Editor(s)(s), 1-12 pp, 1994.
  Grosshandler, W. L.; Gann, R. G.; Pitts, W. M.
• Limits to the Effectiveness of Metal-Containing Fire Suppressants. Final Technical Report.
  NISTIR 7177; Final Technical Report, March 1, 2004-July 31, 2004; 64 p. October 2004.
  Linteris, G. T.
• Measuring the Ignition Propensity of Cigarettes.
  Volume 1;Interflam 2007. (Interflam '07). International Interflam Conference, 11th Proceedings. Volume 1. September 3-5, 2007, London, England, 145-155 pp, 2007.
  Gann, R. G.
• Next Generation Fire Suppression Technology Program: FY2005 Progress.
  Paper 02; HOTWC 2005;Halon Options Technical Working Conference, 15th Proceedings. HOTWC 2005. Sponsored by: 3M Specialty Materials, Boeing, Chemical Development Studies, Inc., DuPont Fire Extinguishants, Halon Alternative Research Corp., Hughes Associates, Inc., Kidde-Fenwal, Inc., Sandia National Laboratories, SEVO Systems, Next Generation Fire Suppression Technology Program. May 24-26, 2005, Albuquerque, NM, 1-14 pp, 2005.
  Gann, R. G.
• NIST Fire Fighter Technology Program Overview.
  NIST SP 1051; NIST Special Publication 1051; December 2007.Real-Time Particulate Monitoring: Detecting Respiratory Threats for First Responders. Workshop Proceedings. Appendix 3: Workshop Presentations. Appendix 3.H. May 3-4, 2007, Gaithersburg, MD, 63-75 pp, 2007.
  Bryner, N. P.
• NIST Goes Back to School.
  NFPA Journal, Vol. 102, No. 5, 78-83, September/October 2008.
  Kerber, S.
• On the Design of an Apparatus for Screening Liquid Fire Suppressants.
  Interscience Communications Ltd.; National Institute of Standards and Technology; Building Research Establishment; and Society of Fire Protection Engineers; Swedish National Testing and Research Institute. Interflam 1999. (Interflam '99). International Interflam Conference, 8th Proceedings. Volume 2. June 29-July 1, 1999, Edinburgh, Scotland, Interscience Communications Ltd., London, England, 1343-1348 pp, 1999.
  Yang, J. C.; Donnelly, M. K.; Prive, N. C.; Grosshandler, W. L.
• Quantifying the Effectiveness of Fire Suppressants in a 1-D Laminar Diffusion Flame.
  Combustion Institute/Eastern States Section. Chemical and Physical Processes in Combustion. Technical Meeting, 1993. October 25-27, 1993, Princeton, NJ, 471-474 pp, 1993.
  Crompton, T.; Atreya, A.
• Quantifying the Ignition Propensity of Cigarettes.
  Fire and Materials, Vol. 19, No. 4, 155-169, July/August 1995.
  Ohlemiller, T. J.; Villa, K. M.; Braun, E.; Eberhardt, K. R.; Harris, R. H., Jr.; Lawson, J. R.; Gann, R. G.
• Review of Airbus Water Mist Fire Suppression Project.
  HOTWC 2006;Halon Options Technical Working Conference, 16th Proceedings. HOTWC 2006. May 16-18, 2006, Albuquerque, NM, 1-4 pp, 2006.
  Gaudette, R. D.
• Screening Tests for Alternative Suppressants for In-Flight Aircraft Fires.
  HOTWC 2006;Halon Options Technical Working Conference, 16th Proceedings. HOTWC 2006. May 16-18, 2006, Albuquerque, NM, 1-16 pp, 2006.
  Gann, R. G.
• Smoke Control and Occupant Evacuation at the World Trade Center.
  SL-08-015;Annual Meeting. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE). Proceedings. June 21-25, 2008, Salt Lake City, UT, 1-8 pp, 2008.
  Ferreira, M. J.; Strege, S. M.; Peacock, R. D.; Averill, J. D.
• Smoke Management Systems. Federal Building and Fire Safety Investigation of the World Trade Center Disaster.
  NIST NCSTAR 1-4D; 248 p. September 2005.
  Ferreira, M. J.; Strege, S. M.
• Standards Development for Gas Phase Air Cleaning Equipment in Buildings.
  NISTIR 7525; 29 p. October 2008.
  Persily, A. K.; Howard-Reed, C.; Watson, S.; Martys, N. S.; Garboczi, E. J.; Davis, H.
• Study of an Ultra-Fine Water Mist Suppression System for Spacecraft Fires.
  HOTWC 2006;Halon Options Technical Working Conference, 16th Proceedings. HOTWC 2006. May 16-18, 2006, Albuquerque, NM, 1-10 pp, 2006.
  Abbud-Madrid, A.; Watson, J. D.; Whittington, J. G.; McKinnon, J. T.; Delplanque, J. P.
• Study of Effectiveness of Flame Suppression by Organophosphorus Compounds in Laboratory and Scaled-Up Tests.
  NIST SP 984-2; NIST Special Publication 984-2;Halon Options Technical Working Conference, 14th. Proceedings. HOTWC 2004. Sponsored by: 3M Specialty Materials, Boeing, Chemical Development Studies, Inc., DuPont Fire Extinguishants, Halon Alternative Research Corp., Hughes Associates, Inc., Kidde-Fenwal, Inc., Sandia National Laboratories, SEVO Systems, Next Generation Fire Suppression Technology Program. May 4-6, 2004, Albuquerque, NM, 1-13 pp, 2004.
  Korobeinichev, O. P.; Shmakov, A. G.; Chernov, A. A.; Shvartsberg, V. M.; Rybitskaya, I. V.; Makarov, V. I.; Nifantev, E. E.; Kudryavtsev, I. Y.; Goryunov, E. I.
• Study of the Effectiveness of Fire Resistant Durable Agents on Residential Siding Using the ICAL Apparatus.
  NISTIR 6588; November 2000.U.S./Japan Government Cooperative Program on Natural Resources (UJNR). Fire Research and Safety. 15th Joint Panel Meeting. Volume 1. Proceedings. March 1-7, 2000, San Antonio, TX, Bryner, S. L., Editor(s), 105-110 pp, 2000.
  Grand, A. F.
• Suppression Agent Vapor Loading and Effectiveness Assessment for Engine Nacelles.
  Paper 26; HOTWC 2005;Halon Options Technical Working Conference, 15th Proceedings. HOTWC 2005. Sponsored by: 3M Specialty Materials, Boeing, Chemical Development Studies, Inc., DuPont Fire Extinguishants, Halon Alternative Research Corp., Hughes Associates, Inc., Kidde-Fenwal, Inc., Sandia National Laboratories, SEVO Systems, Next Generation Fire Suppression Technology Program. May 24-26, 2005, Albuquerque, NM, 1-11 pp, 2005.
  Fleming, J. W.; Yang, J. C.
• Suppression Effectiveness of Aerosols: The Effect of Size and Flame Type.
  NIST SP 984; June 2002.Halon Options Technical Working Conference, 12th. Proceedings. HOTWC 2002. April 30-May 2, 2002, Albuquerque, NM, Gann, R. G.; Reneke, P. A., Editor(s)(s), 1-12 pp, 2002.
  Fleming, J. W.; Williams, B. A.; Sheinson, R. S.
• Suppression Effectiveness Studies of Halon-Alternative Agents in a Detonation/Deflagration Tube.
  Halon Options Technical Working Conference. Proceedings. HOTWC 1994. May 3-5, 1994, Albuquerque, NM, 193-204 pp, 1994.
  Gmurczyk, G. W.; Grosshandler, W. L.
• Suppression of High Speed Flames and Quasi-Detonations.
  NIST SP 890; Volume 1; Section 2; November 1995.Fire Suppression System Performance of Alternative Agents in Aircraft Engine and Dry Bay Laboratory Simulations. Volume 1. Section 2, Gann, R. G., Editor(s), 9-75 pp, 1995.
  Gmurczyk, G. W.; Grosshandler, W. L.
• Transient Application, Recirculating Pool Fire, Agent Effectiveness Screen: Final Report. NGP Project 3A/2/890.
  NISTIR 6733; 86 p. April 2001.
  Grosshandler, W. L.; Hamins, A.; McGrattan, K. B.; Presser, C.
• Update in the Evaluation of Selected NFPA 2001 Agents for Suppressing Class "C" Energized Fires.
  Paper 28; HOTWC 2005;Halon Options Technical Working Conference, 15th Proceedings. HOTWC 2005. Sponsored by: 3M Specialty Materials, Boeing, Chemical Development Studies, Inc., DuPont Fire Extinguishants, Halon Alternative Research Corp., Hughes Associates, Inc., Kidde-Fenwal, Inc., Sandia National Laboratories, SEVO Systems, Next Generation Fire Suppression Technology Program. May 24-26, 2005, Albuquerque, NM, 1-4 pp, 2005.
  Bengtson, G. F.; Niemann, R.
• Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers in Nightclubs.
  NISTIR 7419; April 2007.Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers in Nightclubs: Workshop Summary. Proceedings. January 17, 2007, Gaithersburg, MD, Grosshandler, W. L., Editor(s), 1-8 pp, 2007.
  Grosshandler, W. L.
• Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers in Nightclubs: Workshop Summary.
  NISTIR 7419; 36 p. April 2007.Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers in Nightclubs: Workshop Summary. Proceedings. January 17, 2007, Gaithersburg, MD, Grosshandler, W. L., Editor(s), 2007.
  Grosshandler, W. L.
• Water Additives for Increased Efficiency of Fire Protection and Suppression.
  U.S./Japan Government Cooperative Program on Natural Resources (UJNR). Fire Research and Safety. 14th Joint panel Meeting. May 28-June 3, 1998, Tsukuba, Japan, 166-171 pp, 1998 AND Fire Detection, Fire Extinguishment and Fire Safety Engineering. NRIFD 50th Anniversary Symposium. Proceedings. Fire Fighting Future 50th Session (FFF50th). Organized by National Research Institute of Fire and Disaster (NRIFD) and Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) and Sponsored by Fire Protection Equipment and Safety Center. June 1, 1998, Tokyo, Japan, 1-6 pp, 1998, Tokyo, Japan, 1998.
  Madrzykowski, D.
• Whence the NGP?
  HOTWC 2006;Halon Options Technical Working Conference, 16th Proceedings. HOTWC 2006. May 16-18, 2006, Albuquerque, NM, 1-12 pp, 2006.
  Gann, R. G.