Department of Safety and Fire Engineering
Assignment –I
ME/ INDUSTRIAL SAFETY Academic Year &
Degree / Program 2025-26 & EVEN
ENGINEERING Semester
Course Code & Course IS24T21 & Fire Engineering and
Year / Sem. I/ II
Name Explosion Control
Name of the Faculty &
[Link] Regulation R-2024
Department
Email tamilselvanvssfe@[Link] Contact No 9965058518
Written assignment/case study/ MCQ ( 30 Marks )
Assignment -1 Seminar ( 20 marks ) (One marks each Question )
( 50 Marks ) Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3
10 10 10 10 10
Written assignment/case study/ MCQ ( 20 Marks )
Assignment -2 Seminar ( 30 marks ) (One marks each Question )
( 50 Marks ) Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 4 Unit 5
10 10 10 10 10
[Link] UNIT - I (Physics and Chemistry of Fire) Marks BL SL
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
1. Discuss auto-ignition temperature and its importance in fire and
10 K2 A2,A3
explosion prevention.
2. Construct a detailed explanation of the concept of Unconfined
10 K3 A4,A5
Vapour Cloud Explosion (UVCE).
3. Explain the mechanism of Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour
10 K2 A8,A9,A10
Explosion (BLEVE) and its effects on surrounding areas.
4. Demonstrate the toxicity of products of combustion and evaluate
their impact on human health and emergency response operations 10 K3 A11,A12,A13
in fire incidents.
5. Differentiate between pool fire and jet fire and discuss their
10 K2 A14,A15,A16
consequences in petrochemical industries.
Case study /Seminar / Real time Examples / mini-Project (PPT)
6. Case study of preventive and control measures to avoid similar
10 K4 A1
disasters.
7. Analyze the mechanism of fire spread in confined and offshore 10 K3 A6,A7
environments.
UNIT - II (Fire Prevention and Protection)
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
1. Construct a detailed explanation of the various classes of fires
(Class A, B, C, D) and recommend suitable types of fire 10 K3 A1,A3
extinguishers.
2. Develop a detailed explanation of the functions and maintenance
10 K3 A4,A5
requirements of fire trucks and foam generation systems.
3. Discuss the role of fire alarms, sirens, and fire watchers in
10 K2 A6,A7,A10
emergency fire management.
4. Implement a comprehensive fire safety program in a workplace
by outlining the procedures for conducting fire drills and 10 K3 A11,A12,A13
ensuring effective display of fire safety notices.
5. Explain the procedures for fire escape and rescue operations
10 K2 A14,A15,A16
during industrial fire emergencies.
Case Studies/Seminar / Mini project
6. Analyze the ignition source and fire spread mechanism. 10 K4 A2
7. Seminar of the effectiveness of fire extinguishers and hydrant
10 K3 A8,A9
systems.
MCQ QUESTIONS
[Link] Unit – I CO Marks BL
1. Fire in solid materials generally occurs through: CO1 1 K2
A) Surface evaporation only
B) Pyrolysis followed by ignition
C) Direct detonation
D) Nuclear reaction
Answer: B) Pyrolysis followed by ignition
2. The primary mode of fire spread in liquids is: CO1 1 K2
A) Conduction
B) Radiation only
C) Vaporization and surface flame spread
D) Compression
Answer: C) Vaporization and surface flame spread
3. Which gas is most commonly responsible for fatalities in fire CO1 1 K2
accidents?
A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Carbon monoxide
D) Methane
Answer: C) Carbon monoxide
4. Deflagration differs from detonation mainly because it: CO1 1 K2
A) Travels faster than sound
B) Occurs without flame
C) Travels at subsonic speed
D) Produces no pressure
Answer: C) Travels at subsonic speed
5. An Unconfined Vapour Cloud Explosion (UVCE) typically occurs CO1 1 K2
when:
A) A liquid boils slowly
B) A vapour cloud ignites in open atmosphere
C) A solid burns
D) A tank collapses
Answer: B) A vapour cloud ignites in open atmosphere
6. A BLEVE mainly occurs due to: CO1 1 K2
A) Electrical short circuit
B) Sudden rupture of a pressurized liquid vessel
C) Dust accumulation
D) Oxygen deficiency
Answer: B) Sudden rupture of a pressurized liquid vessel
7. Auto-ignition temperature refers to: CO1 1 K2
A) Flash point of liquid
B) Minimum temperature at which substance ignites without external
flame
C) Boiling point
D) Melting point
Answer: B) Minimum temperature at which substance ignites without
external flame
8. A jet fire is usually associated with: CO1 1 K2
A) Pool of spilled liquid
B) Pressurized gas release
C) Smoldering solid
D) Electrical wiring
Answer: B) Pressurized gas release
9. The major cause of the Flixborough disaster was: CO1 1 K2
A) Electrical fault
B) Structural pipe failure leading to vapour cloud explosion
C) Earthquake
D) Boiler explosion
Answer: B) Structural pipe failure leading to vapour cloud explosion
10. The Piper Alpha disaster was mainly caused by: CO1 1 K2
A) Gas leak and ignition on offshore platform
B) Ship collision
C) Nuclear reaction
D) Flooding only
Answer: A) Gas leak and ignition on offshore platform
Unit -2
11. Which of the following is a common source of ignition in industries? CO2 1 K2
A) Nitrogen gas
B) Static electricity
C) Water spray
D) Sand
Answer: B) Static electricity
12. The Fire Triangle consists of: CO2 1 K2
A) Fuel, Oxygen, Nitrogen
B) Heat, Fuel, Oxygen
C) Water, Heat, Air
D) Carbon, Oxygen, Smoke
Answer: B) Heat, Fuel, Oxygen
13. Removing heat from a fire is known as: CO2 1 K2
A) Starvation
B) Smothering
C) Cooling
D) Inhibition
Answer: C) Cooling
14. Passive fire protection mainly includes: CO2 1 K2
A) Fire extinguishers
B) Sprinkler systems
C) Fire-resistant walls and fire stoppers
D) Fire alarms
Answer: C) Fire-resistant walls and fire stoppers
15. Class B fires involve: CO2 1 K2
A) Ordinary combustible solids
B) Flammable liquids
C) Electrical equipment
D) Metal fires
Answer: B) Flammable liquids
16. Which extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires? CO2 1 K2
A) Water
B) Foam
C) CO₂
D) Sand only
Answer: C) CO₂
17. A hydrant system is mainly used to: CO2 1 K2
A) Detect fire
B) Store fuel
C) Supply water for firefighting
D) Produce foam only
Answer: C) Supply water for firefighting
18. A fire monitor is used to: CO2 1 K2
A) Sound alarm
B) Detect smoke
C) Direct large volumes of water or foam
D) Measure temperature
Answer: C) Direct large volumes of water or foam
19. Regular fire drills are conducted to: CO2 1 K2
A) Test machinery
B) Increase production
C) Train personnel for emergency response
D) Reduce electricity use
Answer: C) Train personnel for emergency response
20. First aid treatment for minor burns includes: CO2 1 K2
A) Applying oil immediately
B) Cooling with clean running water
C) Breaking blisters
D) Applying ice directly
Answer: B) Cooling with clean running water
Unit 3
21. An automatic sprinkler system operates mainly by: CO3 1 K2
A) Manual activation
B) Smoke detection only
C) Heat-sensitive element activation
D) Electrical switch
Answer: C) Heat-sensitive element activation
22. A deluge system is mainly used for: CO3 1 K2
A) Office buildings
B) High-hazard areas with rapid fire spread risk
C) Residential kitchens
D) Libraries only
Answer: B) High-hazard areas with rapid fire spread risk
23. Standpipe systems are designed to: CO3 1 K2
A) Store foam
B) Supply water to upper floors of buildings
C) Detect smoke
D) Generate CO₂
Answer: B) Supply water to upper floors of buildings4.
24. Which factor is most important while selecting a fire suppression CO3 1 K2
system?
A) Color of equipment
B) Type of hazard and fire load
C) Brand name
D) Building height only
Answer: B) Type of hazard and fire load
25. CO₂ fire suppression system extinguishes fire mainly by: CO3 1 K2
A) Cooling
B) Smothering by oxygen displacement
C) Fuel removal
D) Chemical reaction with fuel
Answer: B) Smothering by oxygen displacement
26. Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) system is most suitable for: CO3 1 K2
A) Class A fires only
B) Class B and C fires
C) Metal fires only
D) Paper fires only
Answer: B) Class B and C fires
27. Halon systems were phased out mainly because they: CO3 1 K2
A) Are expensive
B) Cause corrosion
C) Deplete ozone layer
D) Produce foam
Answer: C) Deplete ozone layer
28. Smoke venting systems are primarily used to: CO3 1 K2
A) Increase oxygen supply
B) Remove smoke and heat from buildings
C) Detect gas leaks
D) Store firefighting water
Answer: B) Remove smoke and heat from buildings
29. In tank farms storing flammable liquids, the most common firefighting CO3 1 K2
agent used is:
A) Water jet
B) Foam
C) Sand only
D) CO₂ only
Answer: B) Foam
30. The flash point of a liquid indicates: CO3 1 K2
A) Boiling temperature
B) Temperature at which vapors ignite momentarily
C) Auto-ignition temperature
D) Melting point
Answer: B) Temperature at which vapors ignite momentarily
CO1 Acquire knowledge on Chemical plant design, process, facilities and inherent safe design.
CO2 Explore the commissioning phases and their documentation
CO3 Analyze the operating procedures and emergency procedures during plant operations.
Course Instructor Module Coordinator Program Coordinator
Department of Safety and Fire Engineering
Assignment –II
ME/ INDUSTRIAL SAFETY Academic Year & 2025-26 &
Degree / Program
ENGINEERING Semester EVEN
IS24T21 & Fire Engineering
Course Code & Course Name Year / Sem. I/ II
and Explosion Control
Name of the Faculty &
[Link] Regulation R-2024
Department
Email tamilselvanvssfe@[Link] Contact No 9965058518
[Link] UNIT - 3 (Industrial Fire Protection Systems) Marks BL SL
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
Construct a detailed explanation of the design, layout, and
1. operational features of fire hydrant and standpipe systems in 10 K3 A1,A2
large industrial establishment.
2. Develop a detailed explanation of the importance of fire alarm
and detection systems in early fire identification and effective 10 K3 A4,A5
emergency response.
3. Explain the working principles of CO₂, foam, dry chemical
10 K2 A6,A7,A8
powder (DCP), and halon fire suppression systems.
4. Demonstrate the working principles of smoke venting systems
and evaluate their role in ensuring life safety and structural fire 10 K3 A9,A12,A13
protection during fire emergencies.
5. Discuss the working principle, components, and applications of
10 K2 A14,A15,A16
automatic sprinkler systems in industrial fire protection.
Case study /Seminar / Real time Examples / mini-Project (PPT)
Seminar of the importance of reliability and maintenance in
6. 10 K4 A3
suppression systems.
Case study of the role of alarm and detection systems in
7. 10 K3 A10,A11
minimizing damage.
UNIT – IV (Building Fire Safety)
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
1. Develop a detailed explanation of fire-resistant materials and
10 K3 A1,A2
elaborate on the various fire testing methods.
2. Demonstrate the method of calculating exit width and occupancy
load with suitable examples, highlighting their importance in 10 K3 A3,A5
effective egress design and fire safety planning.
3. Discuss the importance of fire safety certificates and statutory
10 K2 A6,A7,A8
approvals for buildings.
4. Construct a detailed explanation of the concept of structural
10 K3 A9,A10,A11
integrity under fire exposure.
5. Explain the fire safety requirements for high-rise buildings and
10 K2 A14,A15,A16
analyze the challenges involved.
Case Studies/Seminar / Mini project
6. Case study of a industrial warehouse storing plastic goods caught
fire. Due to high fire load and absence of fire-resistant structural 10 K4 A4
protection
7. Seminar of high fire load and absence of fire-resistant structural
protection, the steel framework lost strength and partially 10 K3 A12,A13
collapsed before evacuation was complete.
UNIT – V (Explosion Protecting Systems)
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
1. Develop a detailed explanation of the formation of blast waves
and elaborate on important explosion parameters such as 10 K3 A1,A2
overpressure, impulse, flame speed.
2. Construct a detailed explanation of explosion isolation
techniques and preventing secondary explosions in 10 K3 A3,A4
interconnected process systems.
3. Explain the function and safety significance of rupture discs in
10 K3 A6,A7,A8
process vessels and pipelines.
4. Implement an explosion prevention strategy by discussing the
role of inert gases and application of an inert gas generation 10 K3 A9 A10,A11
plant.
5. Analyze the hazards associated with LPG, ammonia (NH₃),
Sulphur dioxide (SO₂), and chlorine (Cl₂) in industrial 10 K4 A12,A13
environments.
Case Studies/Seminar / Mini project
6. Analyze the explosion parameters that contributed to structural
10 K4 A5
damage.
7. Seminar the function of rupture discs and analyze possible causes
10 K3 A14,A15,A16
of failure.
MCQ QUESTIONS
[Link] Unit – 4 CO Marks BL
1. The primary objective of fire-safe building design is to: CO4 1 K2
A) Reduce construction cost
B) Improve building appearance
C) Ensure life safety and minimize fire damage
D) Increase floor area
Answer: C) Ensure life safety and minimize fire damage
2. Fire load is defined as: CO4 1 K2
A) Weight of building materials
B) Amount of heat energy released during complete combustion of
materials
C) Number of occupants in a building
D) Temperature of fire
Answer: B) Amount of heat energy released during complete
combustion of materials
3. Fire resistance rating of a material indicates: CO4 1 K2
A) Color of material
B) Its strength under normal conditions
C) Duration it can withstand standard fire exposure
D) Cost of material
Answer: C) Duration it can withstand standard fire exposure
4. Structural fire protection mainly aims to: CO4 1 K2
A) Decorate structural members
B) Maintain structural stability during fire
C) Increase ventilation
D) Reduce lighting
Answer: B) Maintain structural stability during fire
5. Loss of structural integrity during fire is mainly due to: CO4 1 K2
A) Increased oxygen
B) Reduction in material strength at high temperature
C) Water supply
D) Smoke detectors
Answer: B) Reduction in material strength at high temperature
6. Egress design refers to: CO4 1 K2
A) Interior decoration
B) HVAC system
C) Safe evacuation routes for occupants
D) Electrical wiring layout
Answer: C) Safe evacuation routes for occupants
7. Exit width in buildings is calculated based on: CO4 1 K2
A) Building color
B) Number of occupants
C) Number of floors only
D) Height of ceiling
Answer: B) Number of occupants
8. A fire certificate is issued to confirm that: CO4 1 K2
A) Building is insured
B) Building complies with fire safety regulations
C) Construction is completed
D) Occupancy is full
Answer: B) Building complies with fire safety regulations
9. High-rise buildings require special fire safety systems mainly because: CO4 1 K2
A) They are expensive
B) Evacuation and firefighting are more complex
C) They have better ventilation
D) They use glass materials
Answer: B) Evacuation and firefighting are more complex
10. Smoke control systems in buildings are used to: CO4 1 K2
A) Increase smoke production
B) Remove smoke and improve visibility during evacuation
C) Increase indoor temperature
D) Replace fire alarms
Answer: B) Remove smoke and improve visibility during evacuation
Unit – 5
11. An explosion occurs when: CO5 1 K2
A) Combustion is slow and controlled
B) Rapid combustion releases high pressure and heat
C) Oxygen is absent
D) Fuel is solid only
Answer: B) Rapid combustion releases high pressure and heat
12. Detonation differs from deflagration because it: CO5 1 K2
A) Travels at subsonic speed
B) Produces no pressure wave
C) Travels at supersonic speed with shock wave
D) Occurs without flame
Answer: C) Travels at supersonic speed with shock wave
13. The maximum pressure developed during an explosion is known as: CO5 1 K2
A) Flash point
B) Explosion pressure
C) Boiling point
D) Ignition delay
Answer: B) Explosion pressure
14. Flame arrestors are used to: CO5 1 K2
A) Increase flame temperature
B) Stop flame propagation in pipelines
C) Generate inert gas
D) Detect explosions
Answer: B) Stop flame propagation in pipelines
15. Explosion venting is primarily used to: CO5 1 K2
A) Increase internal pressure
B) Release excess pressure safely
C) Cool the system
D) Add oxygen
Answer: B) Release excess pressure safely
16. Inert gases are used in explosion prevention to: CO5 1 K2
A) Increase oxygen concentration
B) Dilute oxygen and reduce flammability
C) Increase pressure
D) Enhance combustion
Answer: B) Dilute oxygen and reduce flammability
17. A rupture disc in a process vessel functions as: CO5 1 K2
A) Fire detector
B) Permanent valve
C) Pressure relief safety device
D) Fuel injector
Answer: C) Pressure relief safety device
18. CO₂ suppression systems extinguish explosions mainly by: CO5 1 K2
A) Cooling fuel
B) Increasing oxygen
C) Oxygen displacement
D) Chemical reaction
Answer: C) Oxygen displacement
19. LPG is highly hazardous mainly because it: CO5 1 K2
A) Is non-flammable
B) Has narrow flammability limits
C) Is highly flammable with wide explosive range
D) Is lighter than air and harmless
Answer: C) Is highly flammable with wide explosive range
20. Chlorine (Cl₂) is dangerous primarily due to its: CO5 1 K2
A) High flammability
B) Toxic and corrosive nature
C) Inert properties
D) Low density
Answer: B) Toxic and corrosive nature
CO3 Analyze the operating procedures and emergency procedures during plant operations.
CO4 Apply the concepts of plant maintenance, modification and emergency planning.
CO5 Classify the different types of chemical storages and their safety measures.
Course Instructor Module Coordinator Program Coordinator