Course Description:
This 2 1/2-day course
will address a broad range of issues related to safe handling and storage of
flammable and combustible liquids. Included in this course is a review of
certain large fire losses; fundamental risk determinants; fire testing and
defining the risk; strategic planning for safe operations and storage;
navigating and understanding the relevant fire codes, regulations, and
standards; and using passive and active features for specific occupancies.
The presentation will
include numerous videos of actual fires and medium and large-scale fire
tests.
Additionally, fire demonstrations
will be witnessed and compared to theoretical results including:
- 50 ft.2 pool fire heat release rate test under large scale calorimeter & flame temperature measurement.
- 50 ft.2 pool fire extinguishing test applying SFFF through a discharge device (aspirating or non-aspirating).
- Autoignition of combustible liquid and addition of water while burning.
- Electrostatic charge generation, accumulation, and ignition of flammable liquid.
- Jet-fire exposure test used with fireproofed steel element.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
- Understand circumstances that led to certain types of fires & explosions.
- Identify the varied physical, combustion & reactivity properties of liquids that effect the likelihood of ignition types and severity of fires.
- Gain a deeper appreciation for the effects on people, environment, surrounding area, & businesses where these events occurred.
- Appreciate prevention and mitigation measures that can lower the frequency and magnitude of fires and explosions.
- Prioritize prevention and mitigation measures and understand their limitations.
- Understand the conditions that may lead to fire control and extinguishment.
- Become more familiar with mandatory requirements and guidelines that provide good advice on fire risk management.
- Determine which standardized tests are used to evaluate the fire hazards of flammable and combustible liquids.
- Understand the fire performance of different container types and the ability of sprinklers to mitigate fires including the conditions necessary to qualify as “protected storage.”
- Specify passive and active physical features for specific occupancies, such as production facilities and storage occupancies.
Who should attend: FPE’s, AHJ’s, Fire Protection System Designers, Risk Management Consultants, and Building Inspectors.
Prerequisites:
None
Course Materials:
A copy of the latest (2024) editions of NFPA 30 & 77 would be helpful.
Course assessment:
Participants will be assessed via a written exam. A passing score of 70% is required to receive a Certificate of Completion
Professional Development Hours:
Upon completion each participant qualifies for 18 PDHs. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded.
Training Dates/Times:
February 6 - 7, 2024
8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
and
February 8, 2024
8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Instructors:
David Nugent & Kelly Robinson, PhD, P.E.
Instructor’s Bio:
David Nugent is the Manager of Code & Project Services for Global Risk Consultants. He has over 40 years of experience with industrial fire and explosion prevention and mitigation.He is a senior member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and a professional member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. He is also a member of the NFPA 30, flammable and combustible liquid technical committee.He has written numerous publications related to flammable and combustible liquids and reactive chemicals. He is a graduate of Rutgers University where he majored in Chemistry.
Kelly Robinson founded Electrostatic Answers, an engineering consulting company dedicated to eliminating injury and waste from static electricity. Dr. Robinson is a Professional Engineer (NYS), an IEEE Life Fellow, a Life Member of the Electrostatics Society of America, and chairs the NFPA 77 Static Electricity Committee. Kelly has written many peer-reviewed manuscripts and trade articles on static control. He received the Ph.D. from Colorado State University where he majored in Electrical Engineering.
Seminar Registration:
Seminar registration includes: 2 days of instruction eligible for 14 PDH credits upon successful completion of an online post-test, SwRI daily visitor’s badge, live fire tests at SWRI, complimentary lunch.
Seminar registration does not include: travel, hotel, local transportation, breakfasts and dinners.
Registration for this in person event is completed by registering for this course. Full payment is due upon registration to secure your space. Shared registration is strictly prohibited. We only have limited space for the seminar as we work with SWRI to plan a number of fire tests and expect a full course. Wait list will be available. We encourage all interested to register early.
CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY
To cancel your registration and qualify for a partial refund, SFPE must receive in writing your cancellation notice by January 15th, 2024. A $100 USD administrative fee will be deducted for all cancellations. SFPE cannot refund registration fees after the cancellation cutoff date. SFPE reserves the right to cancel the seminar based on registration levels participation up to 4 weeks prior to the live course.
Training Location
Fire Technology Department
Southwest Research Institute
6220 Culebra Road, Building 143
San Antonio, TX 78238
www.fire.swri.org
Direction to SwRI - Main Gate (6220 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238)
From the San Antonio International Airport: Exit the airport and take Loop 410 West. Take the Culebra Road exit and turn left onto Culebra. After about 1 mile, turn right at the SwRI main gate.
From Downtown San Antonio: Take IH-10/35 South or IH-37/US-281 South to IH-10 West. Take Hwy 90 to Hwy 151. Take Hwy 151 North. Exit at Callaghan, turn right. At Culebra Road, turn left. At the first signal, about ½ mile, turn left at the SwRI main gate.
Hotel
A partial list of hotels can be located at https://www.swri.org/hotel-accommodations. To book a hotel room, please contact the hotel directly.
Notes: SFPE recommends a rental car if you are not local to access the training room located at SwRI property. All SwRI Visitor/Guests must produce a valid government issued picture ID prior to being granted access. For your safety, please wear appropriate clothing (i.e. long pants, close-toe shoes)
