Fire Science Fundamentals Episodes

Aug. 30, 2023

116 - Fire Fundamentals pt. 4 - Natural and Powered Smoke Vents with Wojciech

It is time for some engineering fundamentals in the show. This time in the fire fundamentals series we delve into the details of natural and powered smoke ventilators - what they are, how they work, how they are tested and w…
May 10, 2023

100 - Fire Fundamentals pt. 3 - Smoke plumes (and other flow phenomena) with Wojciech

This week we cover the fundamentals of smoke flow (proliferation!), entrainment and smoke plumes. All the basics that impact the spread of the smoke in our buildings. You will learn: the ideal gas assumption for a smoke mixt…
Feb. 28, 2023

091 - Fire fundamentals pt 2 - Ignition with Rory Hadden

Welcome to Fire Fundamentals pt. 2 with Rory Hadden. This episode is focused on the concept of ignition and its role in fire safety - as an event leading to fires, as something often investigated post-fire, but also as a veh…
Jan. 4, 2023

083 - Fire fundamentals pt 1 - Combustion and flame with Rory Hadden

Let's start another mini-series! This time 'fire fundamentals' where we are going to learn some basics from the world's best. It is usually fascinating to do that! Not sure how you feel about it but I would kill for a chance…