Fire Protection System Design
MAE-40040
Learn About Fire Protection Systems Used In The Industry.
Automatic fire protection systems are used to protect buildings and occupants from fire and its effects.
In this course, students will come to understand the different active fire protection and detection methods available and apply the most appropriate protection method. They will comprehend how these systems complement each other and work together to achieve fire and life safety goals for buildings. This course will also cover current design and installation standards, design and application of water-based fire suppression systems as this is the most common fire protection system used throughout the world today, and fire pump sizing and design. Students will be using hydraulic calculations and risk-based hazard evaluations to design water-based suppression systems. Assignments will focus and use real-world examples and industry references.
Course Highlights:
- Detection and Alarm Introduction
- Water-Based Fire Protection System Components
- Fire Sprinkler System Layout
- Hazard and Hydraulic Calculations
- Hanging and Seismic Bracing of Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Fire Pumps and Water Tanks
- Role of Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Introduction of other water-based fire protection systems (water spray, mist, foam)
- Introduction of non-water-based fire protection systems
Course Benefits:
- Analyze and design active fire protection systems.
- Determine appropriate fire protection systems to achieve fire and life safety goals.
- Apply current design and installation standards.
Software: PDF viewer with markup capabilities or similar program, Microsoft excel or similar is required for this course.
Course Typically Offered: Online during Fall and Spring quarters
Prerequisites: Students should have knowledge in chemistry, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics.
Next steps: Upon completion of this course, consider taking other courses in the Fire Protection Engineering Certificate
More information: Contact unexengr@ucsd.edu to learn more about Fire Protection Engineering and course offerings.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Layout Detail and Calculation of Fire Sprinkler Systems 3rd
by NFSA
ISBN / ASIN: 9781735368627
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/30/2024
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Instructor:
Derek Duval
Derek Duval is a registered professional engineer (PE) in Fire Protection Engineering and Code Consulting Expert located in the Southern California Region. He holds a Bachelor in Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master in Science in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Mr. Duval built his experience in Fire Protection Engineering from a diverse background. He has experience in the development of national codes and standards, design and review fire protection systems (including but not limited to; fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, smoke control systems, fire-rated construction systems), installation oversight of fire protection systems, hazard assessment and risk analysis, and special hazard knowledge. Mr. Duval has managed projects in multiple vertical markets with a specialized focus in health care, industrial/manufacturing processes involving hazardous materials (combustible dusts, flammable and combustible liquids), detention and justice, DoD facilities, mixed-use development, higher education, and storage and warehouse facilities.
With extensive working knowledge of the building/fire codes and standards, specifically the California Building Code (CBC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Mr. Duval has participated in several seminars as a speaker and expert in the matter.
