Understanding Smoke Behavior:

1. Simulation of Smoke Spread: Utilizing advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software to simulate how smoke would spread in various fire scenarios within a building.
2. Analysis of Smoke Toxicity and Visibility: Assessing the potential toxicity of smoke and its impact on visibility, which are crucial factors in safe evacuation.
3. Impact on Evacuation Routes: Determining how smoke movement affects the usability and safety of evacuation routes.

Design and Safety Enhancements:

1. Fire Detection and Alarm Systems: Designing and positioning smoke detectors and alarm systems based on predicted smoke patterns.
2. Ventilation System Design: Tailoring ventilation systems to control or reduce smoke spread in the event of a fire, including the use of smoke control systems like smoke curtains or exhaust systems.
3. Building Layout Optimization: Modifying building layouts, if necessary, to mitigate the risks associated with smoke during a fire.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensuring that smoke modelling and related fire safety designs comply with local and international fire safety standards and codes.

Smoke modelling is integral to creating a safe environment within buildings, particularly in complex or large-scale structures. It allows fire safety engineers to make informed decisions on fire safety design and evacuation planning, ultimately safeguarding occupants against the dangers of smoke during a fire.