Objectives
Describe the main types of smoke detectors
Course Details
Objectives
Describe the main types of smoke detectors and their working principle
Understand the working principle of the different types of heat detectors
Describe the function of the VESDA system
Know the typical loop architecture of smoke/ heat detectors
Describe different types of fire detectors and their principle of operation
Specify the appropriate type of fire detector for the service
Describe the purpose of Optical Integrity “OI” optional
Troubleshoot and identify problems with fire & gas monitoring systems
Describe the principle of operation of Hydrocarbon Gas Detectors
Describe the principle of operation of Toxic Gas Detectors
Outline
Day 1: Introduction
Fire and Gas System Purposes, Architecture and brief about the Traditional and Addressable Systems
Day 2: Different types of Detectors, operation, and application:
Manual Call Points
Smoke Detectors
Heat Detectors
Infra-Red Oil Mist Detectors
Ultra Violet Flame Detectors
Infra-Red Flame Detectors
Combined Ultra Violet / Infra-Red Flame Detectors
Flammable Gas Detectors
Toxic Gas Detectors
Spill detectors
Fusible Plugs
Day 3: Detector Interface Modules
Fire Detectors Modules
Flammable Gas Detectors Module
Toxic Gas Detector Module
Day 4: Fire & Gas control panel; Electrical Operation, Control Action, Interface with DCS, PLC System, Event Logging
The electrical connection of detectors in a loop.
Fire Extinguishing Control Systems components and operation:
Total Flood Systems:
Discharge Solenoids
Mechanical Lock-Out Facility
Discharge Pressure Switch
Local Release Facility
Visual Warning Lamp Clusters
Extinguishing Discharge Audible Alarm
Day 5: General Alarms
General Audible Alarms
General Visual Alarms
Gas Hazard Warning Lamps
Read and understand a fire detection and suppression system overview drawing
Deluge System (brief about the purpose and controls on a sample drawing)
Typical Fire & Gas Systems
Who Should Attend ?
This course is intended for all Process Control Engineers and Technicians, Process Control Designers and Systems Engineers, Instrumentation and Control System Engineers, Plant Engineers, Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors, HSE Engineers, Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisors and Technicians and those who wish to gain a solid introduction to fire & gas detection system.
Date
September 22, 2025 5:03 am - September 26, 2025 5:03 am(GMT+03:00)