Webinar: Combustible Gas Dispersion and Detector location Analysis in Residential Occupancies
March 10, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST
Webinar Replay
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About the Webinar
This webinar presents the research on combustible gas dispersion and detector location analysis in residential occupancies by Gexcon US for the Fire Protection Research Foundation.
The research included a literature review of the existing guidance for combustible gas detector location and installation in residential occupancies, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to clarify and strengthen the technical basis for combustible gas detector installation criteria in residential occupancies.
CFD simulations were conducted to quantitatively evaluate gas detector performance as a function of placement in residential occupancies. Natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas releases are simulated in different residential structures and gas concentrations are tracked at numerous potential detector locations within these structures to evaluate which locations are most effective for reliable and early detection.
Research deliverables will support the development of the new NFPA Standard, NFPA 715 on the installation of fuel gases detection and warning equipment.
Fire Protection Research Foundation 2021 Webinar Series Sponsors:
- APA – The Engineered Wood Association
- AXA XL Risk Consulting
- Johnson Controls
- Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
- Telgian Engineering and Consulting
- The Zurich Services Corporation
About the Speakers
Dr. Scott Davis, Ph.D., PE, CFEI
CEO – Principal Engineer at Gexcon US
Dr. Scott Davis specializes in mechanical and aerospace engineering, and the engineering analysis and testing of combustion, thermal, and fluid processes. Dr. Davis applies his expertise to the investigation, prevention, and risk assessment of fires, explosions, and dispersion hazards such as flammable vapors and toxic exposures. Dr. Davis is a principal member of the NFPA 59A technical committee and provides key training in Gexcon’s advanced safety courses on major hazards, which includes LNG safety. Dr. Davis has published over 100 papers and is a regular speaker in process safety conferences.
Stephen Olenick
Principal Engineer at Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc.
