Fire Dynamics Laboratory 5 (U01621)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EEL-5-CVFDL

This module will consist of alternated laboratory and class sessions that will provide the student with knowledge on the different experimental techniques used in fire safety engineering. The use of standard tests and the application of the results to design will be emphasized. After this course the student should be able to evaluate the results of standard test methods, interpret them and use them with the purpose of performance based design. The student should be able to assess the limitations of these results propose alternate testing methodologies and conduct an adequate error analysis. The student should gain a deeper understanding of the physical and chemical phenomena linked to fire growth.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : U00429 - Fire Science and Fire Dynamics 4

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Civil, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 5th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course the student should be able to demonstrate:
Advanced understanding of Ignition
Advanced understanding of Burning Rate
Advanced understanding of Extinction
Understanding of Oxygen Consumption Calorimetry
Advanced understanding of Compartment Fires
Advanced understanding of Detection
Advanced understanding of sprinkler activation