An Introduction to Fire Extinguishing and Alarm Systems for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, fire protection engineers and construction managers interested in fire extinguishing and alarm systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 2. ALARM SYSTEMS 3. RCM METHODOLOGY 4. ITM TASK DESCRIPTIONS AND FREQUENCIES.




An Introduction to Fire Extinguishing and Alarm Systems


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This publication provides introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, facility managers and construction managers interested in fire extinguishing and alarm systems for buildings.




An Introduction to Hospital Fire Protection Systems for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of fire protection systems for hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION, 2. FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS, 3. FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS, 4. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, 5. COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN BUILDINGS.




An Introduction to Fire Protection for Hydroelectric Power Plants for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for Professional Engineers interested in fire protection engineering for hydroelectric power plants and related structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. DESIGN CRITERIA, 3. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, 4. DESIGN SUBMITTALS, 5. SHOP DRAWINGS, 6. OIL STORAGE AND OIL PURIFICATION ROOMS, 7. PAINT AND FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS, STORAGE ROOM, 8. HYDROELECTRIC GENERATORS, 9. TRANSFORMERS, 10. FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANELS AND UNITS, 11. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, 12. DETECTIONS, 13. ISOLATION AND FIRE AND SMOKE CONTROL.




An Introduction to Fire Protection Engineering


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in fire protection engineering for buildings and other infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 2. INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE 3. FIRE PROTECTION FOR MEDICAL FACILITIES 4. FIRE STATIONS 5. FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND ALARM SYSTEMS.




An Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plant Fire Protection for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and installation of fire protection systems for hydroelectric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. DESIGN CRITERIA, 3. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS , 4. OIL STORAGE AND OIL PURIFICATION ROOMS, 5. PAINT AND FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS STORAGE ROOM, 6. HYDROELECTRIC GENERATORS, 7. TRANSFORMERS, 8. FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANELS AND UNITS, 9. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, 10. DETECTIONS, 11. ISOLATION AND FIRE AND SMOKE CONTROL.




An Introduction to Fire Protection Systems


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Introductory technical guidance for mechanical and civil engineers and construction managers interested in fire protection systems for buildings and infrastructure features. Here is what is discussed: 1. FIRE DEPARTMENT (EMERGENCY) VEHICLE ACCESS 2. FIRE FLOW FOR FACILITIES 3. SERVICE MAINS AND LATERALS 4. FACILITY ON-SITE WATER STORAGE 5. FIRE PUMPS 6. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS 7. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 8. WATER SPRAY SYSTEMS 9. FOAM SYSTEMS 10. STANDPIPE SYSTEMS 11. DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 12. WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 13. CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 14. WATER MIST FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 15. CARBON DIOXIDE SYSTEMS 16. HALON 1301 SYSTEMS 17. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 18. FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 19. CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) DETECTION 20. SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM.




An Introduction to Specification of Elevators for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, structural engineers, architectural engineers and construction managers interested in specification of elevators for buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PLANNING AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS, 3. ARCHITECTURE, 4. STRUCTURAL, 5. MECHANICAL, 6. ELECTRICAL, 7. FIRE PROTECTION, 8. BEST PRACTICES.




An Introduction to Mechanical Systems for Electronic Facilities for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems for electronic facilities such as computer, data processing and communication buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. INSIDE DESIGN CONDITIONS, 3. GUIDELINES FOR HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN, 4. APPLICATIONS.




An Introduction to Airfield and Airport Engineering for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of airfields and airports. Here is what is discussed: 1. AIRFIELD DRAINAGE, 2. AIRCRAFT HANGARS, 3. PASSENGER TERMINALS, 4. RUNWAYS, 5. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITIES, 6. CONTROL TOWER SITING.