The Smoke Management series discusses fundamental concepts of the equation method and the relation between the equation method and computational fluid dynamics. It also provides an overview of a tenability analysis and the associated performance criteria as well as the selection of design fires as a key consideration of design analysis. Several case studies will be discussed showing the application of the design approaches in traditional atrium spaces as well as some non-traditional spaces, providing the attendees with an understanding of when to use layer height versus tenability analysis as the primary performance criterion.

All live webinars in the series are recorded and provided on-demand for later viewing.

1) Tuesday, April 12, 2022; 12-1:30 p.m. EDT.

Speaker: Dr. John H. Klote
Presentation Title: Fundamentals of Atrium Smoke Control

Most atrium smoke control systems are designed using the equation method which is based on a steady analysis. This webinar discusses fundamental concepts of the equation method including the axisymmetric plume, the balcony spill plume, the window plume, preventing plugholing, and airflow to control smoke flow. The relation between the equation method and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is discussed. AtriumCalc is a spreadsheet application for the analysis of atrium smoke control systems.

2) Tuesday, April 19, 2022; 12 - 1:30 p.m. EDT

Speaker: Dr. James Milke
Presentation Title: Tenability Analyses and Selection of Design Fires (April 19)

With many atrium smoke control designs involving tenability analyses, this webinar will provide an overview of a tenability analysis and the associated performance criteria. A second topic covered will be the selection of design fires, which is a key consideration of any design analysis.

3) Friday, April 29, 2022; 12 - 1:30 p.m. EDT

Speaker: Michael Ferreira, PE
Presentation Title: Smoke Management System Design Case Studies (April 29)

Traditional atrium smoke control system design uses hand calculations, spreadsheet models, or CFD to determine system performance, with consideration of factors such as smoke layer position, smoke tenability, and design fire selection. Atrium smoke control systems are considered "smoke management" systems versus "smoke containment" systems due to the potential for occupant exposure to smoke.This webinar will show multiple case studies showing the application of the design approaches in traditional atrium spaces, and non-traditional spaces that use smoke management as a design basis. Non-traditional spaces include retail malls, theaters, stadiums, and jails.

4) Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 12 - 1:30 PM EDT.

Panel Discussion of all speakers who presented in the Smoke Management webinar series.

Panelist: Dr. John H. Klote
Panelist: Dr. James Milke
Panelist: Michael Ferreira, PE
Moderator: Louis Guerrazzi, EIT, Director of Course and Content Development, SFPE

Professional Development Hours:
1.5 PDH/session
After viewing the webinars and completing webinar evaluations, you can claim your Certificate of Completion.

Fees:
SFPE Members: $125.00
SFPE Non-members: $200.00*

Questions? Please email us at education@sfpe.org.

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