INTRODUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS-SERVICING AND INTRODUCTION
Fire protection engineering (also known as fire engineering or fire safety engineering) is the application of science and engineering principles to protect people and their environments from the destructive effects of fire and smoke.
The discipline of fire protection engineering includes, but is not exclusive to:
- Active fire protection – fire suppression systems, and fire alarm.
- Passive fire protection – fire and smoke barriers, space separation
- Smoke control and management
- Building design, layout, and space planning
- Fire prevention programs
- Fire dynamics and fire modeling
- Human behavior during fire events
- Risk analysis, including economic factors
In practice, fire protection engineers (FPE) typically identify risks and design safeguards that aid in preventing, controlling, and mitigating the effects of fires. Fire protection engineers assist architects in evaluating buildings life safety and property protection goals. FPEs are also employed as fire investigators, including such very large-scale cases such as the analysis of the collapse of the World Trade Center. NASA uses fire protection engineers in its space program to help improve safety.
COURSE BENEFITS
At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:-
- develop a working knowledge of the various fire protection systems ;
- differentiate between the different classes of fire;
- understand better the design, construction, operations and maintenance requirements of fire protection systems;
- implement strategies and methodologies to create an effective fire equipment maintenance programme ;
- enhance their knowledge and skills to identify and address operational problems at
all levels; - implement maintenance plans that are cost effective and aligned to the organisation’s strategic goals;
- improve performance by developing detailed specifications with service partners;
- establish an effective maintenance team.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objective of this programme / course is to introduce participants to the various aspects of Fire Protection Enginering, to improve and develop further the pariticipants appreciation on the safety aspects and also on how to overcome problems etc. associated with Fire Protection Enginering.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
Facilities engineers, maintenance engineers, design engineers, production and manufacturing engineers, process engineers, process designers, plant engineers, technicians and any one involved in fire protection systems and would like to widen their knowledge.
COURSE CONTENT
DAY 1
Introduction
- Fire Protection Engineering
- History
- Education
Fire Engineering
- Fire prevention programs
- Fire dynamics and fire modeling
- Human behavior during fire events
- Risk analysis, including economic factors
Active Fire Protection Systems
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Fire Extinguishers (Portable and Fixed)
- Wet Systems (Sprinkler, Wet riser, Hose Reel, Hydrant)
Passive Fire Protection Systems
- Pressurisation Systems
- Smoke Extraction Systems
- Compartmentalisation
- Fire Doors
- Fire Stops
- Fire walls
- Fire Proofing
Safety Issues
- Policy Statement
- Safety program Organization
- Safety Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Work Practices
- Loss Prevention
- Accident Reporting
- Hazard Communication
- Emergency Response Plan
- OSHA Inspection
- Designing an Effective Fire Detection and protection System for Production
Facilities
DAY 2
Plant Visit and a Practical Session. To Observe and Study:-
- The methods to assemble/disassemble an equipment
- The common problems encountered whilst repairing
- The methods involved in the replacement of worn/damaged moving parts etc
- Any other operational/maintenance issues.
Design of a Pumping System for a hose reel system:- Classroom exercise
Design of a sprinkler installation for a typical building:- Classroom exercise
Fire Prevention
- Training of Fire Fighters
- Chemical Reaction
- Typical temperatures of fires and flames
- Controlling a fire
- Goals of fire fighting
The Fire and Rescue Services Department
- Procedures for rescue
- Procedures for search
- History of the Department
- Investigation of a fire
- Communication and Command Structure
Operations and Maintenance for Fire protection Systems
- Corrective maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Service Contracts