Fire Dynamics and Modelling

How will I benefit?
On completion of this course, you should:

• be able to apply general combustion and engineering principles to fires

• know the parameters that influence flame spread and steady burning and be able to quantify the burning rate in compartment fires

• predict the rate of development of the fire, the onset of flashover, and appreciate the application of these concepts to fire protection design

• understand the factors influencing smoke toxicity and movement

• be aware of the predictive tools that are available and become familiar with the application and use of such tools, through ‘hands-on’ practice.

Covid-19 Statement

Please be advised that we continue to monitor the situation closely and are following government advice and guidance around Coronavirus (Covid-19).

We are aware that there are still many unknowns around the outbreak and we will keep all registered delegates and speakers up to date with any potential changes to the course as a result. What we are able to deliver will be subject to the guidance in place at the time of the course. We will ensure that any relevant safety and hygiene measures are in place and accept bookings on the basis that delegates agree to adhere to any social distancing and other guidance in place at the time of the course.

Please note that in line with our terms and conditions, if the University makes the decision to postpone or cancel the course, delegates will have the option to either defer their booking to the new date or to receive a full refund.

Limit on delegate numbers

Please be advised that, due to social distancing and revised room capacities at the course venue, we have reduced the number of delegates we are able to accept onto the course. If you wish to attend the course we recommend you book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This course is for you if you wish or need to gain a comprehensive, scientifically-based analysis and engineering quantification tools, of fire development and consequence assessment in industrial and residential scenarios.

Perhaps you’re involved in the design and operation of buildings and chemical plant (architect, civil engineer, chemical engineer) or in the design of protection systems (passive and active system developer, manufacturer, installer).

Maybe you’re responsible for building and plant safety on a day-to-day basis, a regulator or adviser (Health and Safety Executive, Fire Service, Home Office, local authority, building control office, consultant, insurer) or firefighting professional.

This course would also be very useful if you’re a new researcher in the field. 

Course Director – Dr Roth Phylaktou, University of Leeds

Invited Speakers:

Professor Gordon Andrews, University of Leeds

Dr Florian Block/Iolanda del Prete, BuroHappold Engineering

Professor Derek Bradley, University of Leeds

Geoff Chamberlain, Waverton Consultancy Ltd, previously Shell Global Solutions UK 

Rob Crewe, DNV GL

Ben McColl, OCR Consultants

Jeremy Ockenden, Affinity Fire Engineering

Peter Rew, Atkins 

Full five days: £1595
Any one day: £410

Fees are VAT exempt

Fees include:

• cost of tuition

• course materials

• lunches

• light refreshments

15% discount for members of The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).

View our terms and conditions

The course will take place at Weetwood Hall Estate, which is situated to the north of Leeds at the junction of the A660 Leeds - Skipton road and the A6120 Outer Ring Road.​​

Weetwood Hall Estate
Otley Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS16 5PS
UK

Accommodation

The course will take place at Weetwood Hall Estate, which is situated to the north of Leeds at the junction of the A660 Leeds - Skipton road and the A6120 Outer Ring Road.

If you require accommodation, and wish to stay at the course venue Weetwood Hall Estate, please contact Emma Barker E: reservations@weetwood.co.uk / T: 0113 230 6000 quoting ‘CPD’ and the ‘Fire Dynamics’ course.

The below rates are for a superior double room and include VAT:

Friday – Sunday, bed and breakfast £84 per night
Monday – Thursday, bed and breakfast £88 per night

Please book your accommodation at least two weeks before the course commences to guarantee rates and availability. A list of alternative hotels is available on request. 

“Really good course for teaching and explaining the fundamentals of fire dynamics in an interactive and well thought out course” Shell UK

“An excellent course for providing a balance between understanding the basic principles of fire science/dynamics and more in-depth practical applications. Thoroughly recommended” Kingspan

“A well thought out, relevant and interesting course” BAE Systems

“A comprehensive short course in understanding the basics of fire modelling” Geoffrey Hunt & Partners

Harriet Wills – Course Coordinator

CPD Conference and Events Unit
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
University of Leeds,
Leeds
LS2 9JT

T: +44 (0)113 343 2494

E: cpd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk