May 13, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
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AE 5530 - Advanced Fire Protection Systems

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
The course focus is alternative types of fire suppression systems other than the tradition wet pipe automatic sprinkler systems. The water-based suppression topics include standpipe hose valve, dry pipe, preaction, deluge, water mist and residential systems. Non water-based suppression systems including gaseous-, chemical- and foam- based systems. Students will explore alternative configurations to the traditional tree figuration and understand the hydraulic calculations associated with complex system configurations.  Students will be expected to analyze a commercial and/or industrial situation and propose a system design. Students will be expected to research, write and present on an advanced fire protection topic. (prereq: AE 3521 or equivalent)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Gather data needed to identify the best fire suppression system application
  • Identify design criteria for a fire suppression system
  • Understand appropriate resources needed in a fire suppression design
  • Perform hydraulic calculations for complex suppression configurations
  • Understand the applications, benefits and environmental concerns of non water-based suppression systems

Prerequisites by Topic
  • Fire protection systems

Course Topics
  • TBD 

Coordinator
Jayme Radomski, P.E.



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