School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
Dates:
w/c 30 Nov 2026 – PPFM live-online – limited spaces remain
w/c 08 Feb 2027 – PPFM live-online
Duration: 5 consecutive days
Location: Online | Distance Learning
Fire Safety Science and Engineering is concerned with the efficient protection of life and property. To achieve this aim it relies heavily on mathematical modelling. This short course examines the role of mathematical fire models in fire safety science and in particular their formulation, limitations, applications and interpretation of model predictions.
Aims
- To give a broad introduction to fire safety science.
- To develop an understanding of the role of mathematical modelling in fire safety science.
- To provide an introduction to the principles of heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
- To familiarise students with control-volume techniques for the solution of differential equations.
- To introduce the concepts of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
- To familiarise attendees with computational software used in fire modelling.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the short course, those participating should:
- be familiar with the concept of zone and field modelling.
- be familiar with zone and field model assumptions.
- have an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of modelling software packages for zone and field modelling.
- be able to select and use the most appropriate mathematical software and demonstrate their use in compartment fire applications.
- be able to interpret model predictions.
Indicative Content
Fluid properties, specific heat, energy, enthalpy, heat transfer, diffusion equation, introduction to control-volume techniques. Qualitative descriptions of room fire growth, factors affecting fire build-up, the flash-over phenomena, four phases of room fire build-up. Two-zone quasi-steady room fire model, introduction to basic CFD, CFD-based room fire model, boundary conditions, physical models.
Main Activities
Concepts and techniques will be introduced and demonstrated in seminars. Those attending will gain experience in using the methods in "hands-on" tutorial and workshop sessions.
Specific pre-requisites
This short course in intended for those in the fire safety profession i.e. safety consultants, safety officers, architects, engineers, fire brigade officers, etc. Those attending are expected to be able to use PC Windows and operate a PC. A rudimentary understanding of basic differential equations would be an advantage but is not a pre-requisite.
Course Fees
The PPFM Live Online course is IFE CPD accredited and provides 31 CPD hours. The course fee is £1,500 + VAT, with an optional coursework assessment available for £150 + VAT for those who may wish to undertake an MSc by Research with us in the future.
VAT is not applicable to customers outside the UK.
A one-month trial licence for EXODUS and/or SMARTFIRE is also provided as part of the course.
Refund Policy
- 8 weeks or more before the course: 90% refund
- 4–7 weeks before the course: 50% refund
- Less than 4 weeks before the course: No refund
Booking
To register your interest email: fsegadmin@gre.ac.uk
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