Calc Time Response
Sprinkler response time t = (RTI/√u)·ln[(Tg−Ti)/(Tg−Tact)]: RTI = Response Time Index, u = gas velocity, Tg = gas temperature, Ti = initial temperature, Tact = activation temperature; time constant τ = RTI/√u.
| Item | Formula / Note | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| RTI definition | RTI = √(τu), units (m·s)^0.5 | Heskestad & Smith 1981 |
| Response time | t = (RTI/√u)·ln[(Tg-Tm)/(Tg-Ton)] | Heskestad-Delichatsios |
| Quick response | RTI ≤ 50 | GB 5135.1-2019 |
| Standard response | RTI 80–350 | UL listings |
| Ceiling jet | ΔT = 5.38(Q/r)^(2/3)/H | Alpert 1972 |
| Activation ΔT | 68 °C glass bulb standard | GB 5135.1-2019 |
基于喷头响应时间指数(RTI)与集总热容模型,计算闭式喷头在火场热烟气流下的动作响应时间,用于自动喷水灭火系统设计与性能化评估。