◆ Department 4 — Engineering Software Training
PIPENET —
PIPENET —
Fire Protection Hydraulics
The global industry standard for fire protection hydraulic analysis — used on MEP, Oil & Gas, and Petrochemical projects to verify that sprinkler, deluge, hydrant, and water mist systems meet NFPA 13 and FM Global requirements. This 6-week course delivers practical, job-ready PIPENET proficiency.
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Online & blended options available
Duration6 Weeks
FormatOnline / Blended
EligibilityB.E. / Diploma — Mech / Civil
CertificateKVRM Certified
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🎯 On completing this course you will be able to: Build complete PIPENET Spray / Sprinkler models, run hydraulic analysis for sprinkler systems, hydrant networks, and deluge systems to NFPA 13 and FM Global standards, interpret all results, optimise network pipe sizing, and produce client-ready hydraulic calculation reports.
6-Week ProgrammeWhat You Will Cover
WEEKS 1–2
PIPENET Interface & Sprinkler System Modelling
- PIPENET interface — project setup, units, fluid properties
- Pipe network building — nodes, pipes, junctions
- Sprinkler head input — K-factor and minimum pressure
- Water supply data entry — reservoir, pump curve
- Demand area selection — most hydraulically remote area
- Running sprinkler hydraulic analysis
- Results interpretation — flow and pressure at each node
- NFPA 13 density / area compliance check
WEEKS 3–4
Hydrant Networks & Deluge Systems
- Fire hydrant network modelling — yard and internal
- Multiple simultaneous demand points
- Hose stream allowances — NFPA 13
- Hydrant network pressure and flow results
- Deluge system modelling — open head nozzles
- High velocity spray system — transformer protection
- Combined sprinkler and hydrant demand analysis
- Fire pump selection — system curve from PIPENET output
WEEKS 5–6
Advanced Analysis & Report Preparation
- Water mist system modelling
- FM Global data sheet requirements — PIPENET compliance
- Process utility hydraulics — PIPENET Flow module
- Network optimisation — resizing pipes to meet pressure requirements
- Sensitivity analysis — checking system pressure margins
- PIPENET hydraulic calculation report — content and format
- Live project — complete fire network hydraulic analysis
- Client-ready report preparation and design review
Programme StructureWeek-by-Week Schedule
Weeks 1–2
PIPENET Fundamentals & Sprinkler Analysis
Interface setup, pipe network building, sprinkler head input, water supply modelling, demand area selection, running the analysis, and NFPA 13 density / area compliance checking. You leave Week 2 with a complete, verified sprinkler hydraulic model.
Weeks 3–4
Hydrant Networks & Deluge Systems
Fire hydrant and hose reel network design, multiple simultaneous demand analysis, deluge and high velocity spray systems, combined system analysis, and fire pump sizing from the PIPENET system curve output.
Weeks 5–6
Advanced Analysis, Reporting & Live Project
Water mist systems, FM Global compliance, process utility hydraulics, network optimisation, sensitivity checks, and one complete live project — producing a full client-quality PIPENET hydraulic calculation report with design review and faculty feedback.
Graduate OutcomesWhat Our Students Say
PIPENET was the single software skill that moved me from site engineer to the design office. Every fire protection project our company wins requires a PIPENET hydraulic calculation report — and now I can produce them independently. The sessions were built around real project models and the learning curve was far shorter than I expected.
MEP Engineer — 2022
Now working as Fire Protection Design Engineer, Building Services Firm, Bangalore
I was designing fire systems manually using calculation sheets for years. This course showed me how PIPENET makes the same work faster, more accurate, and produces a professional report that clients and AHJs accept without question. The hydrant network module was exactly what I needed for the hospital projects I was working on.
Fire Protection Engineer — 2023
Senior Fire Protection Designer, MEP Consultancy, Hyderabad
Common QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior fire protection experience?
A B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical or Civil Engineering is the prerequisite. Prior fire protection design experience is helpful but not essential — the course focuses on the PIPENET software and its application. If you are new to fire protection concepts entirely, we recommend also taking the Firefighting System Design Professional Programme, which covers NFPA 13 and NBC 2016 design principles alongside PIPENET.
Is PIPENET software provided?
PIPENET is a licensed commercial software. Sessions are conducted using KVRM’s licensed installation. For online students, live screen-share sessions allow real-time working alongside the instructor. Exercise files drawn from actual KVRM fire protection projects — data centres, hospitals, and refinery fire systems — are provided to all students.
What codes does PIPENET work to?
PIPENET Spray / Sprinkler supports NFPA 13, FM Global, and other international fire codes. The course covers NFPA 13 density / area compliance checking and FM Global data sheet requirements specifically — the two standards most commonly required on Indian and international fire protection projects.
What certificate is issued?
KVRM Certificate of Proficiency — PIPENET Fire Protection Hydraulics. A professional skills certificate from a practising engineering consultancy, demonstrating to employers that you have been trained to industry working standard by engineers who use PIPENET on live fire protection projects.
What roles and industries need PIPENET proficiency?
Fire Protection Design Engineer, MEP Design Engineer (fire systems), Fire & Safety Engineer — with MEP consultancies, fire protection specialists, EPC contractors, and building services firms across India and the Gulf. Fire protection hydraulic calculations are a regulatory requirement on all building types — PIPENET proficiency is in consistently high demand.