ETFS 3103 - Principles of Fire Behavior


Credit Hours: (3)

Fundamental principles of fire chemistry and physics, and mechanisms that control enclosure fires. Topics include: basic principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and combustion as far as those subjects relate to fire dynamics; ignition of liquids and solids; flame spread over liquid and solid surfaces and through porous fuel beds; burning rate; diffusion flames and plumes; combustion products; and compartment fires.

Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2014
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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