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CUSAT B.TECH Degree Course – Scheme of Examinations & Syllabus 2006 SE Sem IV
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SE 404 FIRE ENGINEERING – I
MODULE –I
Introduction- temperature, heat, specific heat, flash point, fire point, ignition, combustion; Ignitionpilot
ignition, spontaneous ignition, ignition sources; Types of combustion-rapid, spontaneous,
explosion; Product of combustion-flame, heat, smoke, fire gases. Development of fire-incipient,
smoldering, flame and heat stages; Diffusion flames-zones of combustion, smouldering combustion,
characteristics of diffusion flame; Premixed flames-burning velocity, limits of flammability,
explosion and expansion ratios, deflagration and detonation, characteristics of premixed flame;
Explosion- physical explosion, chemical explosion; Special kinds of combustion- Flash fire, Pool fire,
Deep seated fire, Spoillver, Boilover, Slopover, Dust explosion, BLEVE, UVCE; Classification of fire
based on material.
MODULE – II
Spread of flames in solids and liquids, linear and three dimensional fire propagation; Smoke –
constituents of smoke, quantity and rate of production of smoke, quality of smoke, smoke density,
visibility in smoke, principles of spreading quantity of smoke, smoke movement; Pressurization
modeling of smoke movement; Toxicity of smoke- effect of harmful agents preventing escape and
causing injury or death - CO, CO2, Nitrogen oxide, Sulphur dioxide.
MODULE III
Use and maintenance of fire Service Equipments-Hydrants and stand pipes, Hose reels-hose fittingscoupling,
Branches, Branch holders, Radial branches, Monitors, Nozzles, Collecting heads, suction,
hose fittings, adopters and ramps. Introduction to fire fighting vehicles and appliances:- Pumps,
primers. Crash tenders, rescue tenders, hydraulic platforms, turntable ladders, hose laying tenders,
control vans, fire boats. Ladders- features of extension ladders, wheels escape, hook ladder, turn-table,
Snorkel, safety devices, uses and maintenance. Small gear and miscellaneous equipment’ s-General
purpose tools and equipment, Lamps and lighting sets. Ropes and Lines- Types-wire and rope lines
used in fire service. Use and testing of lines, knots, Bends and hitches, General rope work.
MODULE IV
Fire hydraulics: Brief explanation of fire stream, pressure loss or gain because of elevation, static
flow and hydraulic pressures, suction, drafting, friction loss. Advantages of multiple lines. Discharge
capacities of nozzles on hose lines. Nozzle reaction. Pressure differential fire ground hydraulics: -
method of determining flow and direction loss; standard nozzle pressures; GPM method Application
of GPM method for hand lines, multiple hose lines, master stream appliances, stand pipes and
appliances, conversion of various hose sizes, small lines, unequal discharge pressure, back pressure,
unequal hose diameters.
Text Books
1. Ron Hirst, “Underdowns Practical Fire Precautions”, Gower Publishing Company Ltd., England,
1989.
2. HMSO, “Manual of Firemanship 1 to 13”,
3. Jain V.K., “ Fire Safety in Buildings”, New Age International (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 1996
4. James F Cassey, “ Fire service hydraulics”,
Reference Books
1. Gupta R.S., “ A Hand Book of Fire Technology”,
2. Kevin Cassidy, “ Fire Safety and loss Prevention”,
3. N F P A, “ Fire Protection Hand Book”,
4. NSC, “ Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operation”
5. Panchdhari A.C., “Management of Fire” ,
Type of Questions for University Examination
Q1. Eight short answer questions of 5 marks each with two questions from each of the four modules.
Q2 to Q5 : Two questions A & B of 15 marks from each module with option to answer either A or
B
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