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Assignment type : Dissertation

Description:

Abstract:
Smoke extraction system, is important in fire-fighting system. Whether the system effectively to escape the people and firefighters of the root, provides a safe environment to avoid the strong fire, such as is exhibited of itself features include the project in the design description of the smoke extraction system of Shopping mall. Design requirements, principles, advantages, and plan to discuss the project of a shopping mall in the application design.
In this dissertation, the smoke extraction system that is referenced to a shopping centre from the case studies will be simulated by software “CFAST”. To complete the simulation, the simulation of the three that use different data and conditions is to discuss another one during the simulation, trying to analyze.

Introduction:
In Hong Kong, fire is essential very important in any type of building. System who said hose reel system, as an automatic fire alarm system and smoke extraction systems of these, such as is to prevent the spread of fire, aims to provide a safe route for the use of people and firemen. This dissertation is considering is an important part the smoke extraction system in the design of the fire services in the shopping centre. System is to act in concert with different types of fire, as a detector for activating such a system, it is to make it more perfect. Sprinkler can control, and extinguishing the fire. In this dissertation, “CFAST” is used to simulate the shopping centre, some situations in the case of fire. We are in addition to the case where you have changed some settings in the simulation, there is that some comparison. How kind of show a different intention in the model. For there are some mistakes in the system in the design shopping centre, and finally, there are some improvements for the system.

Objectives and Aims:
The purpose of this dissertation is to protect the building, the fire in order to provide a safe environment for the people when it occurs in the building, has designed the smoke extraction system.

Background Information of the Design Building:
** Need to find a Design Building for this dissertation**

SCHOOL OF BUILT & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
1.0 Module specification:
1.1 Description
In this module you will be required to carry out an in-depth study involving
theoretical, experimental or investigative analysis or a combination of these
methods. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis. The nature of the
dissertation is to present you with a challenge whose solution is not readily available,
and it will therefore involve original work.
Your dissertation will differ from research in that your supervisor would be aware of
or could envisage the conclusion or limits of the investigation. This should not,
however, prevent you from exploring alternative investigative methods and solutions
to the proposed study. Your work should be original but based on proven techniques
which should relate to and integrate with your previous and current academic
studies.
1.2 Learning Outcomes
The aim of the dissertation is to increase your perception of problem identification,
evaluation of solution with particular emphasis upon the development of creative and
innovative skills.
Clarify the objectives;
Acquire the necessary background knowledge;
Plan a programme of work;
Carry out the programme;
Communicate results and conclusions to others
1.3 Teaching and Learning Methods
You are expected to personally manage the module which will involve the
undertaking of research and other practical work and the regular seeking of
supervisor guidance at mutually convenient intervals. You are also required to use
available private study time to facilitate reading, research, seminar attendance,
design and data analysis, dissertation project formulation and progression.
You are encouraged to make use of the e-learning materials to gain further
information and guidance in the study. A programme of tutorials will be provided to
guide you through the process of how to design and conduct the dissertation project
and progress will be regularly checked by supervisors.
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1.4 Key Dates
You will be provided with a list of key dates at the start of the year. It is your
responsibility to manage your time so that you are able to meet the two key dates
provided.
The first key date is at the end of the first semester (see module information pack for
actual date details) when you will be expected to give a board presentation to your
supervisor based on the findings of your review and how you intend to move on with
your investigation.
Your supervisor will provide a mark out of 10 based on their satisfaction of you is
your board presentation and your engagement in the module at this stage.
The second key date is near the end of the second semester (see module
information pack for exact date) when you will be expected to submit your
dissertation.
1.5 Word Count
You are required to write in the region of between 8 and 15 thousand words for your
dissertation.
Word count is based on the wording of chapter 1(Introduction), chapter 2 (literature
review), chapter 3 (methodology), chapter 4 (investigation) and chapter 5
(conclusion) and does not include the acknowledgement, abstract, contents pages,
references or appendices.
An indication of the word count for each chapter is;
Introduction 1500
Literature Review 5,200
Methodology 1,100
Investigation 3,100
Conclusion 1,100
Total: 12,000 words

2.0 Guidance on Structure and Content:
These notes are arranged as a general check list which may be used in the
production and assessment of the dissertation, grouped under six headings, namely:
Introduction
Literature review
Method
Investigation, analysis and synthesis of the information
Conclusions and recommendations and
Presentation
The first five headings refer directly to the content of the report. The fifth heading
refers to the whole report in general.
2.1 Introduction
The main purpose of the introduction is to define and differentiate the subject. The
following questions should be asked:
Is the subject of the project clearly explained and delimited?
Are other works relevant to the subject mentioned and appreciated?
Is the purpose of the study clearly defined?
Is the project worthy of investigation?
Is it within you’s capabilities?
2.2 Literature Review
The objectives of the dissertation need to be established on inception and should
relate to the production of a sizeable academic exercise. You are expected to read
around the topic and build on the work of others. This material should be complied
into the literature review chapters.
The literature review chapters are likely to cover the essential features of the subject
and may amount to two or three chapters each presenting a facet of the dissertation.
This may reflect an industry slant or give an overview from a particular sector or
country. This is likely to precede a theoretical chapter when the main body of theory
and/or hypothesis can be laid out.
2.3 Method
You should explain the method chosen, giving reasons for your choice and
demonstrate the ability to use it successfully. The methodology which will be used to
establish the data must be justified, i.e. how does it relate to the theory outlined or
literature review undertaken. The following questions should be asked:
Is the methodology used properly explained?
Is it appropriate?
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Are sound reasons given for the adoption?
Have you adhered to the method?
2.4 Investigation
One thrust of the dissertation is to complete a certain amount of original work which
can then be analysed. This should be followed by discussion which will lead to
conclusions which are drawn and the making of recommendations.
The original work needs to be fully explained in terms of its relevance to the
background theory and what the precise aims are of the work. This work will need to
be defined in terms of how data will be obtained or how original thought will be
gained. Thus methodology is a vital part of the dissertation. The method, whether
it is a case study, laboratory procedure, questionnaire, survey or series of interviews,
should be detailed and each level of the method discussed. Thus this section of the
work can be tested for explanation of unexpected data or trends and can also be
used to identify opportunity for further study.
Once data has been obtained a chapter detailing the product of the work should be
included. This section may include explanation of the outline data, provide notes
and comments upon difficulties encountered in gaining the data, it may relate to
further amended procedures, etc. Graphs, tables and summary comments are good
clear means of relating the data to the reader. Detailed results gained from
individual tests or case studies are better included as appendices in the submission,
unless they are of a nature that they relate directly to points of discussion or the
direction of the work.
2.5 Analysis and Synthesis of the Information
You should be able to demonstrate your ability to understand facts, opinions and
hypothesis and to manipulate them to valid ends. The following questions should be
asked:
Accuracy: Are the data accurate?
Adequacy: Are they adequate for purposes of the project?
Relevancy: Are they relevant to the subject?
Coherence: Has the information been classified in an orderly and meaningful
way?
Impartiality: Have you remained unbiased?
Direction: Does the analytic procedure lead to conclusions?
Logicality: Is the reasoning sound?
Validity: Are comparisons, interpretations and implications valid?

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2.6 Conclusions and Recommendations
The chapters dealing with the analysis, conclusions and recommendations are
important parts of your dissertation. These parts of the submission are likely to show
your critical ability.
Your conclusion should give an assessment of the previously accumulated and
summed up evidence. It should present conclusions, generalities and evaluations
and offer suggestions for further actions. The following questions should be asked:
Are the conclusions based on the data as presented?
Are judgements made without prejudice?
Are the limitations of the inferences and generalisations given?
Are the recommendations sound?
Are further research and its direction indicated?
3.0 Submission of the Dissertation:
The written presentation of the dissertation should demonstrate your ability to convey
your own thoughts to others by textual, tabular and graphical means. The report
should conform to an appropriate standard format. The following questions should be
asked:
Title: Is the title apt?
Composition: Are the introduction, the presentation of evidence and the
conclusion properly presented?
Format: Is the format adequate in respect of titles, dates, acknowledgements,
tables of content, chapter and paragraph structure, bibliographies, appendices
and indices?
Expressions: Is textual, tabular and graphical expressions adequate?
Summary: Has a summary been included which describes the subject,
explains the method of working and states the conclusions?
Documentation: Have sources been listed and is a bibliography included?
4.0 Mark Allocations
The dissertation submission will be marked in accordance with the following
distribution of marks. The assessor will consider each of the noted aspects of the
work and mark according to the criteria set out below. A second assessor will also
mark on the basis of these criteria. The two marks are compared and agreed at the
meeting of the dissertation tutors.
Assessment Area Mark
Introduction 10%
Literature Review 30%
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Methodology 10%
Investigation 30%
Conclusion 10%
Presentation 10%
You may be subjected to a viva voce examination on completion of the dissertation.
5.0 Assessment
The assessment process takes the form of a number of stages.
The first stage of assessment will occur at the end of the first semester. By this time
your literature review should be largely completed and written up in draft. The
assessment comprises of a board presentation review by your supervisor on your
progress & engagement, on the appropriateness of reviewed material to the title, on
the findings of your review and how you intend to move on with your investigation,on
the quality of presentation, on the evidence of good time management and evidence
of incorporating tutorial support feedback. A mark out of 10 will be given at this
stage.
The next stage of assessment takes place after the official submission of
dissertations at the end of the academic year. The first marker (your supervisor)
marks in accordance with the marking scheme broken down and weighted as in the
assessment areas listed above. A second marker (not known to you) provides a
second mark using the same marking scheme. The two marks are passed to the
module tutor and providing there is not more than a ten mark disparity, the average
of these two marks is calculated to determine your final dissertation mark forwarded
to the formal meeting of the assessment board.
However, if there is more than a 10 mark difference between the first and second
mark then the module tutor (or an appropriate staff member with the expertise
needed to assess the work) will decide the final mark after reading the dissertation
and reviewing comments made on the marking sheet of both the first and second
marker.