Fire and Gas Detection System ID-034

Module Title: Fire and Gas

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Module No: ID-034

Detection
Date Developed: 6th of November 2008

Standard Ref: IS-034

Developed By Rauf Mammadov

Revision Date: 20th Nov 08

Update and time line Rev 1
Course Duration: 7 Days

Revised By: Frederick Lowther

Rev1
Version: 1

Delivery Resources: Delivery Resources:

Computer linked projector
Video Player/TV/Speakers
White Board
Stationery
Access to Y Drive

Student Resources:
Course Notes
Stationery
Handouts

Training Aids:
Videos
Internet MICROPACK web site:

Special Needs requirements:

Safety Information.
Toolbox Talk
Risk Assessments

CCTV Visual Flame Detector Technical Manual

FDS101 CCTV Flame Detector Test Torch

Hub Controller - Technical Manual

Infrared Test Torch-- Technical Manual
Relay Driver - Technical Manual
Balanced Line To BNC Video Converter Technical Manual
CCTV Visual Flame Detector - Technical
Manual

Training Aids Experiential:

CTTC and OTP Fire and Gas System
OTP Gas and Fire Panel
Demonstration

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Aim:
Explain the operation principles of:
- Flame detectors
- Heat detectors
- Smoke detectors
- Gas detectors
Explain the operation of:
- Manual alarm call points
- Fire and Gas Panel

Objectives: The delegate will be able to:

Identify the equipment listed below
Explain the basic operation of the equipment listed below
Explain how each piece of equipment listed below fits into a
Fire and Gas system
Explain how the listed below Fire and Gas detection devices
operate:
- Flame detectors
- Heat Detectors
- Fusible Loop Heat Detectors
- Smoke Detectors
- Gas Detectors
- Manual Alarm Call Point
- Fire & Gas Panel

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STEP
KEY POINTS
Toolbox Talk {Generic As per Topics List [1 per day]
Subject}
Day 1 periods 1, 2, 3
(a) Distribute Course Notes
INTRODUCTION to
the Module
(b) Discuss the Aims and Objectives
(c) Establish Level of understanding?
By open questioning of students.

Day 1 periods 4, 5, 6 &

Day 2 period 1, 2, 3
Presentation slideshow (d) Present the Topics to be Covered
Hazardwatch
Projection and Discussion
R.S.S.Solutions
MODULE CONTENT

1. Introduction to Fire & 1.1. Explain the basic principles of Fire & Gas
Gas Detection
Protection/Detection devices and systems in oil
and gas industries and their role as the last line of
defence.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning
Day 2 periods 4, 5, 6
2. Fire Detectors

Day 3 periods 1, 2, 3
3. Heat Detectors

2.1. Explain the principles of operation of UV and

IV flame detectors and also UV and IR in one
unit.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning
Experiential Learning exercise:2.2. Introduce CCTV Visual Flame Detector Technical Manual. Describe Micropack IR
detector.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning

3.1. Introduce Heat Detectors as part of Fire &

Gas Detection systems.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning

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3.2. Explain the principles of operation of Fixed

Heat Detectors.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.
3.3. Explain the principles of operation of Rate of
Rise Detectors.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.
3.4. Explain the principles of operation of Rate
Compensated Heat Detector.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.
Day 3 periods 4, 5, 6
4. Fusible Loop
Detectors.

4.1. Explain the fundamentals operation of

Fusible Loop Detectors.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.
4.2. Explain the principles of operation of Wet
Pipe Sprinkler.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.
4.2. Explain the principles of operation of Dry
Pipe Sprinkler.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.
4.3. Introduce Linear Heat Detection. Give the
basic principles.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.
4.4. Explain the principles of operation of
Analogue
Digital
Fibre Optic

Day 4 periods 1, 2, 3

categories of Linear Heat Detection.

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5. Smoke detectors.

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5.1. Introduce Smoke Detectors as early detection

equipment of a fire.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.
5.2. Explain the principles of operation of an
Ionisation Detector.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.

Day 4 periods 4, 5 ,6

5.3. Explain the principles of operation of Optical

Smoke Detectors.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.
5.4. Explain the principles of operation of a High
Sensitivity Smoke Detector (HSSD).
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.

6. Manual alarm Call

Points.

Day 5 periods 1, 2, 3
7. Gas Detectors.

6.1. Introduce Manual alarm Call Points

application in a plant.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.

7.1. Give a general explanation of Gas Detectors

applications in oil and gas industry. Introduce
Lower (LEL) and Upper (UEL) Explosive Limits
of combustible gases.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.
7.2. Explain the principles of operation of
Catalytic (Pellistor) Gas Detectors. Describe their
advantages and disadvantages.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.
7.3. Explain the principles of operation of a Toxic
Gas Detector.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.
7.4. Deliver the fundamentals of Infrared Gas

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Detectors.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.

Day 5 periods 4, 5, 6

7.5 Explain the principles of operation of Point IR

Detectors.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.
7.6. Explain the fundamentals of Open Path Gas
Detectors. Describe the operation of its parts and
show advantages and disadvantages.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.
7.7. Explain the principles of operation of
Acoustic Leak Detector.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.

Day 6 periods 1, 2, 3
8. Fire and Gas Panel
(Site Visit)

8. Explain the application of Fire and Gas Panel

on plant.
Projection, Discussion and Questioning.

Practical assessment

Experiential Learning exercise:Demonstrate the Fire and Gas Panel in OTP

Control Room.

Day 6 periods 4, 5, 6 &

Day 7 periods 1
Day 7 periods 2, 3
Day 7 periods 4, 5, 6

Revision
Analysis LMERs TMERs
Written Test
Marking
Feedback

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