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ABOUT THE BOOK:-
Fire Safety is the science of fire and the means of protection against it. Being multidisciplinary in nature, the subject is closely related to chemical engineering, building services, electrical, electronics, structural and civil engineering and industrial engineering. There is a dearth of books on this subject and therefore, the author aims to provide readers with a lucidly written, comprehensive text explaining the fundamentals of the fire process and means of protection. Comprising eleven chapters, this well-illustrated book with data tables begins with the introduction of the subject and then proceeds to explain fire process, its chemistry, heat and temperature in fire, hydraulics, active and passive fire protection systems, risk management and insurance and finally investigations and reconstructions of fire incidents. The book appends useful information on fire safety including cases to explain the causes of fire, Indian Standards on fire safety, explosion and properties of some flammable materials. Fire safety engineering students and professionals will find this book of immense use to them.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
The Fire Process
Chemistry of Fire
Heat Transfer in Fires
Hydraulics, Pumps and Primers
Fire Science for the Built Environment
Fire Detectors and Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Fixed Fire Protection Systems
Risk Management and Fire Insurance
Investigating Fire Incidents
Appendices
Explosions Explained
Remembered for the Wrong Reasons
ndian Statutes/Standards Related to Fire Safety
Fire Properties of Some Flammable MaterialsSuggested Further Reading ISBN - 9788120350380
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