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Software for Mathematical Modelling of Fire

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Course Unit Code030-0105/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Choice-compulsory type A
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
KUC05doc. Ing. Petr Kučera, Ph.D.
ZAV06doc. Ing. Ondřej Zavila, Ph.D.
Summary
The course provides fundamentals of the mathematical modelling of fire in a confined space. Familiarisation with basic software for fire modelling, application and operation of this type of software and with interpretation the modelling results.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Students will understand the fundamentals of mathematical modelling of fire. Become familiar with the selected software for fire modelling. After completing the course student will be able to analyse problem and select a suitable model and formulate terms of reference for problem solving. Student will be able to solve a problem using appropriate software and to interpret the modelling results. Student will be able to use fire modelling to design the fire safety of buildings.
Course Contents
1. Introduction to modelling
2. Basic work with models + application examples
3. Division of fire models + principles of closed space modelling
4. Zone Model - OZONE
5. Zone model - ARGOS
5. Zone model - B-RISK
6. Zone model - CFAST
7. CFD Model - Fire Dynamics Simulator
8. CFD Model - Fire Dynamics Simulator
9. CFD Model - Fire Dynamics Simulator
10. CFD Model - Fire Dynamics Simulator
11. CFD Model - Fire Dynamics Simulator
12. Modelling of evacuation of persons (principles of evacuation processes)
13. Modelling of people evacuation (practical applications)
14. Reserve
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
KUČERA, P. – PEZDOVÁ. Z. Základy matematického modelování požáru. Edice SPBI SPEKTRUM 73. Ostrava: Sdružení požárního a bezpečnostního inženýrství, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7385-095-1.
ZAVILA, O. – KUČERA, P. – ŠENOVSKÝ, P. Matematické modelování v prostředí bezpečnostního inženýrství Edice SPBI SPEKTRUM 90. Ostrava: Sdružení požárního a bezpečnostního inženýrství, 2015. ISBN 978-80-7385-165-1.
WALD, F et al. Modelování dynamiky požáru v budovách. Praha: ČVUT, 2017. ISBN 978-80-01-05633-2.
KUČERA, P. – PEZDOVÁ. Z. Základy matematického modelování požáru. Edice SPBI SPEKTRUM 73. Ostrava: Sdružení požárního a bezpečnostního inženýrství, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7385-095-1.
ZAVILA, O. – KUČERA, P. – ŠENOVSKÝ, P. Matematické modelování v prostředí bezpečnostního inženýrství Edice SPBI SPEKTRUM 90. Ostrava: Sdružení požárního a bezpečnostního inženýrství, 2015. ISBN 978-80-7385-165-1.
WALD, F et al. Modelování dynamiky požáru v budovách. Praha: ČVUT, 2017. ISBN 978-80-01-05633-2.
Recommended Reading:
CADORIN, J.P. et al. The Design Fire Tool OZone V2.0 – Theoretical Description and Validation on Experimental Fire Tests. University of Liege, Belgium, 2001.
DEAL, S.: Technical Reference Guide for FPEtool Version 3.2. National Institute of Standards and Technology NISTIR 5486-1. 1995.
DEIBJERG, T. Et al. ARGOS User´s Guide (A step by step guide to fire simulation). Danisch Institute of Fire and Security Technology (DIFT), June 2009.
FORNEY, G.P. Smokeview - A Tool for Visualizing Fire Dynamics Simulation Data. Volume I: User’s Guide Data. NIST Special Publication 1017-1, 2017.
HUSTED, B.P. – WESTERMAN, D. ARGOS: Theory Manual. Danisch Institute of Fire and Security Technology (DIFT), June 2009.
JONES R. et al. ALOHA (Araal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres) 5.4.4 – Technical Documentation. Seattle: NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS OR&R 43, 2013.
KARLSSON, B. – QUINTIERE, J.G. Enclosure Fire Dynamics. CRC Press LLC, 2000.
McGRATTAN, K. et al. Fire Dynamics Simulator, Technical Reference Guide. Volume 1: Mathematical Model. NIST Special Publication 1018-1. Washington, 2017.
McGRATTAN, K. et al Fire Dynamics Simulator, User’s Guide. NIST Special Publication 1019. Washington, 2017.
PEACOCK, R.D. et al. CFAST – Consolidated Model of Fire Growth and Smoke Transport (Version 7) - Technical Reference Guide. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 1889v1. 2017.
PEACOCK, R.D. CFAST – Consolidated Model of Fire Growth and Smoke Transport (Version 7) - User’s Guide. NIST Special Publication 1889v2. 2017.
QUINTIERE, J.G. Fundamentals of Fire Phenomena. John Wiley & Sons, England, 2006.
WADE, C.A. et al B-RISK User Guide and Technical Reference. BRANZ Study Report SR364. Building Research Levy and the Ministry of Business, 2006.
ASTM E1591: Standard Guide for Obtaining Data for Deterministic Fire Models, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, 2007.
COTE, A. E. (editor in chief) Fire Protection Handbook. 20th Edition, Volumes I & II, USA: National Fire Protection Association, 2008. (Chapters from 3-5 to 3-9).
ISO/TR 13387-3 Fire safety engineering - Part 3: Assessment and verification of mathematical fire models. ISO: Geneva, 1999.
CADORIN, J.P. et al. The Design Fire Tool OZone V2.0 – Theoretical Description and Validation on Experimental Fire Tests. University of Liege, Belgium, 2001.
DEAL, S.: Technical Reference Guide for FPEtool Version 3.2. National Institute of Standards and Technology NISTIR 5486-1. 1995.
DEIBJERG, T. Et al. ARGOS User´s Guide (A step by step guide to fire simulation). Danisch Institute of Fire and Security Technology (DIFT), June 2009.
FORNEY, G.P. Smokeview - A Tool for Visualizing Fire Dynamics Simulation Data. Volume I: User’s Guide Data. NIST Special Publication 1017-1, 2017.
HUSTED, B.P. – WESTERMAN, D. ARGOS: Theory Manual. Danisch Institute of Fire and Security Technology (DIFT), June 2009.
JONES R. et al. ALOHA (Araal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres) 5.4.4 – Technical Documentation. Seattle: NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS OR&R 43, 2013.
KARLSSON, B. – QUINTIERE, J.G. Enclosure Fire Dynamics. CRC Press LLC, 2000.
McGRATTAN, K. et al. Fire Dynamics Simulator, Technical Reference Guide. Volume 1: Mathematical Model. NIST Special Publication 1018-1. Washington, 2017.
McGRATTAN, K. et al Fire Dynamics Simulator, User’s Guide. NIST Special Publication 1019. Washington, 2017.
PEACOCK, R.D. et al. CFAST – Consolidated Model of Fire Growth and Smoke Transport (Version 7) - Technical Reference Guide. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 1889v1. 2017.
PEACOCK, R.D. CFAST – Consolidated Model of Fire Growth and Smoke Transport (Version 7) - User’s Guide. NIST Special Publication 1889v2. 2017.
QUINTIERE, J.G. Fundamentals of Fire Phenomena. John Wiley & Sons, England, 2006.
WADE, C.A. et al B-RISK User Guide and Technical Reference. BRANZ Study Report SR364. Building Research Levy and the Ministry of Business, 2006.
ASTM E1591: Standard Guide for Obtaining Data for Deterministic Fire Models, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, 2007.
COTE, A. E. (editor in chief) Fire Protection Handbook. 20th Edition, Volumes I & II, USA: National Fire Protection Association, 2008. (Chapters from 3-5 to 3-9).
ISO/TR 13387-3 Fire safety engineering - Part 3: Assessment and verification of mathematical fire models. ISO: Geneva, 1999.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
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Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Graded creditGraded credit100 51