Designing Fire Hydrant Systems

Concept designs for upgrading fire safety systems across 24 London Underground stations.

Case overview

Genesis Engineering & Design developed critical Concept Design Statements (CDSs) that focused on improving the fire safety systems across 24 stations. The project aimed to upgrade the existing fire hydrant systems, ensuring they meet the modern safety standards and operational requirements.

Involvement

Fire Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

CAD Designs

Mechanical Drawings

Genesis created mechanical schematic sketches and drawing mark-ups that laid out the initial design framework. Preliminary calculations were conducted to determine essential parameters such as water flow rates, pressure levels, and fill times for each station. These calculations were vital in ensuring that the proposed designs would meet the operational requirements and improve system performance.

Multi-disciplinary Concept Designs

Genesis took the selected options from the feasibility stage of the project and developed CDSs that involved several critical components:

Mechanical Drawings

Produced mechanical schematic sketches and drawing mark-ups. Conducted preliminary calculations for water flow, pressure and fill times for each station.

Fire Engineering

Ensured all designs complied with relevant fire engineering standards and best practices.

Civil Engineering

Detailed pipework fixing, performed structural loading assessments, and reviewed existing asset condition reports.

CAD

Created outline design drawings for each station, providing a clear visual representation of the proposed upgrades.

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