Essays about: "sprinklers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word sprinklers.

  1. 1. Permanent Fire Load of the Building Envelope

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Gizelle Danine Pondevida Jamero; [2023]
    Keywords : Permanent fire load; temporary fire load; fire load; building envelope; insulation; building content; upholstered furniture; heat of combustion; MCC; bomb calorimeter; cone calorimeter; room corner test.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Fire load, the total thermal energy released by the combustion of a material, is an essential part of determining a building’s fire performance and the associated fire protection strategies. Elements in a structure are typically categorized into two types of fire loads: permanent and temporary. READ MORE

  3. 2. The possibilities of recycling wash water at Vidinge

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Julia Mauritzson; [2020]
    Keywords : reuse; treatment; fresh-cut; water engineering; environmental engineering; avloppsteknik; vattenförsörjningsteknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Water is a resource of importance and with drier weather around the world, including Swe-den, there is a risk of too low levels of water to satisfy for instance households, animals and industries in the future. Fresh-cut fruit and vegetable industries are water intense and almost all process water is used in the washing process. READ MORE

  4. 3. Comparison of Sprinkler Activation in Flat and Sloping Ceilings using FDS 6

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Erik Carlsson; [2013]
    Keywords : Sprinkler activation; fire sprinkler; fire suppression; actuation; sloping ceiling; slope; CFD; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Fire Dynamics Simulator; FDS; FDS 6; NFPA 13; sprinkler activation pattern; sprinkler suppression.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The purpose of this report is to investigate the implications of installing sprinkler systems in ceilings with a ceiling slope exceeding the maximum permitted by NFPA 13, being 9.5 ° or 18.44 ° depending on the type of sprinkler system. READ MORE

  5. 4. Java Application for Analysis of Lightweight Constructions in Cruise Vessels

    University essay from Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Erik Hedin; Johannes Lundsten; [2010]
    Keywords : Fire spread; tool; java; analysis; simulation; exhaustive testing; network; sectioning device;

    Abstract : In 2002 an amendment was added to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) which opened up for shipbuilders to replace steel with lightweight materials in the superstructures. However, SOLAS requires equal fire safety compared to ships with steel superstructures. READ MORE

  6. 5. A Feasibility Study for an Irrigation System in Lubonja, Albania

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och samhälle

    Author : Susanne Johansson; Linda Mogielnicki; [2008]
    Keywords : Irrigation; Engineering; Development assistance; Albania; Bevattning; Maskinteknik; Albanien;

    Abstract : This project is a part of the collaboration between the Swedish-Albanian Association in Mariestad and the Albanian Centre of Excellence in Tirana. The project is a preliminary feasibility study for an improved irrigation system in the mountain village Lubonja, Korça Region, Albania. READ MORE