A variety of complete roofing samples, along with an array of wall construction examples, challenges you to identify appropriate construction components and those components that potentially increase combustibility of both roofs and walls. an environment with a closed-loop water system illustrates all aspects of electric/diesel fire pump operation, arrangement, testing, maintenance and performance measurement. flammable gas is replicated with a 15,000 gallon (56,781-liter) LPG-free tank, cylinder-filling operation, truck-unloading station and simulated propane-fired vaporizer. Dust hazards are also simulated, including a combustible dust explosion. Nondestructive examination (NDE) is a predictive maintenance tool used as part of a condition-monitoring program for any piece of equipment or process used in industry. Students use this lab to learn about common mechanical failures and NDE techniques to find cracks in boilers, pressure vessels and rotating equipment. you'll learn about the process hazards that may occur and how best to protect the facility against loss.
At the SimZone
In the SimZone's Fire Pump Room,
In the Outdoor Equipment area,
Nondestructive Examination
At the Ignitable Liquid Use Lab,
The SimZone is a warehouse-sized, state-of-the-art training facility and the cornerstone of FM Global’s Norwood campus. All FM Global engineers—and select clients—train at the SimZone and build on their expertise at inspecting facilities, assessing exposures, and helping our clients take active steps to reduce their risk. This unique training ensures that the FM Global engineer who comes to your facility carries the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to identify and manage risk. This training also grounds FM Global’s underwriting and claims process in a rigorous engineering-based approach.
Learn about the various hazards associated with electrical equipment, including indoor transformers and switchgear. Operable riser configurations offer a wide selection of wet, dry, deluge and pre-action systems involving different manufacturers' equipment and operation concepts, including specific maintenance and testing activities. You'll learn about the potential hazards associated with different types of industrial heating equipment and examine the safeguards built into each piece of equipment to ensure it's functioning properly. Learn what type of protection is needed for each type of container and storage arrangement. Is a "wet-friendly" environment that demonstrates various sprinkler discharge characteristics and facilitates all facets of water-flow testing: hydrant, fire-pump performance, loops, hydraulic gradients, flushing investigations and dry-pipe, valve-trip testing.
Inside the Electrical Lab
Riser Lab
Steam and Industrial Heating Lab
Ignitable Liquid Storage Lab
The Wet Lab
Twelve labs and learning areas (everything from an electrical lab to a steam and industrial heating lab) simulate property hazards, with hands-on training. Common hazards such as fire, ignitable liquid, construction, equipment malfunction and electrical breakdown can each be simulated in a protected environment.
Natural hazards include flood, windstorm and earthquake, which, if not mitigated, can cause extensive damage to a facility. This lab features FM Approved products as well as other equipment that can help reduce the severity of damage should a natural hazard occur. Data centers and telecommunications facilities feature high-value equipment that is sensitive to water and smoke. In this lab, you’ll learn how to properly identify exposures to prevent extended downtime and loss of revenue. Rack storage of materials can present a serious fire challenge. The SimZone provides a training warehouse to illustrate the hazards and fire protection challenges associated with warehousing a wide range of materials. There are many processes and equipment in a facility that, if not properly arranged, can result in a fire or process upset. In this lab, you’ll learn how hydraulic fluid, under pressure, can cause a severe fire if a hydraulic line fails. You’ll also learn how commercial refrigeration systems operate through the use of a working model.
Natural Hazards and Dust
Data Center and Battery Lab
Warehouse Lab
Multi-Purpose Lab
FM Global is the only commercial property insurance company with this level of hands-on property loss prevention training. In fact, the SimZone isn’t just the best of its kind. It’s the only one of its kind.