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This well illustrated, step-by-step approach is a vital reference for every inspector and designer of fire protection, sprinkler, architectural or engineering systems. Hydraulic calculations for the most commonly-encountered water-based fire protection systems are covered in detail. Manual hydraulic calculations are thoroughly covered and a computer disk is included providing the reader with the opportunity to calculate a wide variety of systems. Factors of successful design such as quality assurance, coordination, and ethical practice are covered to provide a realistic perspective on professional application of the methods presented. The latest technology, including the design of high speed water spray systems and water mist systems, is presented to reinforce the advances in water-based fire protection systems. (Keywords: Fire Protection Systems) ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Guide, ISBN: 0-8273-7884-X
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Robert M. Gagnon, PE, SET, FSFPE is the President of Gagnon Engineering and a lecturer at the University of Maryland¿s Department of Fire Protection Engineering.
This well illustrated, step-by-step approach is a vital reference for every inspector and designer of fire protection, sprinkler, architectural or engineering systems. Hydraulic calculations for the most commonly-encountered water-based fire protection systems are covered in detail. Manual hydraulic calculations are thoroughly covered and a computer disk is included providing the reader with the opportunity to calculate a wide variety of systems. Factors of successful design such as quality assurance, coordination, and ethical practice are covered to provide a realistic perspective on professional application of the methods presented. The latest technology, including the design of high speed water spray systems and water mist systems, is presented to reinforce the advances in water-based fire protection systems. (Keywords: Fire Protection Systems) ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Guide, ISBN: 0-8273-7884-X
About the Author
Robert M. Gagnon, PE, SET, FSFPE is the President of Gagnon Engineering and a lecturer at the University of Maryland¿s Department of Fire Protection Engineering.
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- Firefighter's Handbook: Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response, 2e by Delmar Cengage Learning on page 199, and Back Matter
- Firefighter's Handbook: Basic Essentials of Firefighting: Basic Edition by Delmar Learning on page 199, and Back Matter
- Encyclopedia of Fire Protection by Dennis Nolan in Back Matter
- Hydraulics for Firefighting by William Crapo in Back Matter
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