Sr. Design and Project Engineer
Plumbing and Fire Fighting System
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Mechanical Engineering
from Regional Engineering College (REC/NIT), Hamirpur (HP)
Member of Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE)
Kuwait Fire Force License (KFD Card)
Contact : +965 94074747, E-mail : kamal.mech.engg@gmail.com, +91-9041049598 (whatsapp)
PROJECT PROFILE
Project : Kuwait F-18 Super Hornet, Al-Jaber Air Base
Client : USACE
Duration : Mar 2022 - Present
Project Description:
(Maintenance and Corrosion Control Hangers)
This project consists of overhead wet pipe sprinkler system and foam grate nozzle system. Created Fire Protection Shop drawings for Maintenance Hanger, Corrosion Control Hanger and Fire Pump House. Reviewed design given by USACE. Performed Hydraulic Calculations in HASS. Revised designed drawings given by USACE to meet NFPA and UFC codes. Designed Seismic Brace system and performed calculations as per NFPA 13. Worked under the supervision of Fire Protection Specialist from USA.
Responsibilities:
a) Reviewed design given by DoR (USACE)
b) The overhead sprinkler system and Foam system was not balanced.
c) Re-design overhead sprinkler system (Maintenance and Corrosion Control Hangers)
d) Then balanced overhead sprinkler and grate nozzle Foam System
e) Perform combined hydraulic calculations for Foam and Overhead Sprinkler System
f) Re-designed the grate nozzle AFFF (Foam) system and balanced pipe network
to achieve discharge pressure between 40-45 psi and delivery time to most remote
nozzle within 30 seconds as per UFC codes
g) Performed seismic brace calculations as per NFPA 13
h) Code used: NFPA 13, UFC 4-211-01, UFC 4-211-02
Project : APS 500 Warehouse in Camp Arifjan
Client : USACE
Duration : Feb 2020 - June 2022
Project Description:
This project consists of 05 Nos of typical Warehouses each of area 60,000 SQFT used for vehicle storage. It was protected by overhead wet pipe sprinkler system. Responsible for complete design of overhead sprinkler system. Designed Seismic Brace system and performed calculations as per NFPA 13. Supervise Site Engineer for installation of Fire Protection Works. Worked under the supervision of Fire Protection Specialist from USA.
Responsibilities:
a) Reviewed the Fire Fighting design given by DoR
b) Warehouse was designed for extra hazard whereas according to NFPA 13 it should be ordinary hazard
c) Designed Fire Fighting Sprinkler System as per NPFA 13 and UFC 3-600-01 for ordinary hazard
d) Performed sprinkler hydraulic calculations in Elite Software
e) I did Seismic Brace Calculations for Fire Fighting System
f) Code used: NFPA 13, UFC 3-600-01
g) I used to Coordinate with DoR for the design & engineering related concerns.
h) Supervise Site Engineers about the handling and installation of Fire Protection
Valves, Specialties & Equipment.
h) Supervision during Hydrotest
Project : C4i Building at Ahmadi (Kuwait)
Client / Consultant : KNPC
Duration : Nov 2013 - Oct 2014
Jan 2018 - Oct 2019
Project Description:
C4i (Command, Control, Communication, Computers and Intelligence) project with KNPC (Kuwait National Petroleum Company) at Al Ahmadi in a classified area; which is a project of National strategically Importance and shall act as a command and control center for KNPC Operations and is very vital in a security perspective.
The building is protected by a combined wet sprinkler and standpipe system. In addition, clean agent automatic flooded type fire suppression system is used for server rooms, electrical rooms, communication rooms, etc. Portable fire extinguishers are distributed in corridors and designated areas.
Responsibilities:
o Study of project specifications and drawings
o Quantity take-off and prepare BoQ.
o Prepare price and technical comparison sheet
o Prepare material submittals for approvals
o Prepare technical queries for shop drawings clarifications
o Prepare builder works (MEP Openings) drawings
o Create shop drawings for plumbing and fire protection.
o Supervise mechanical work on the site
o Created for operation and maintenance manual
o Created As-Built drawings and other close out documents.
Project :Construction of Residential and Commercial Building (Kuwait)
Client : Fawsec Education Society
Consultant : AGI Architects
Duration : Sep 2015 - Oct 2019
Project Description:
Fawsec is a non-profit organization with the offices in Kuwait and USA, created to develop and manage many educational and health care institutions and their properties.
Fawsec campus, located in Sabah Al Salem Area of Kuwait City, has been designed as a group of interconnected midrise buildings, providing residential units (190 one-bedroom apartments), leisure and activity units. The total built up area is approximately 19,000 sqm and the buildings are finished to the highest standards. Project Value: 30 Million US$.
This 18 story building is protected by a combined wet sprinkler and standpipe system. Fire Hose Cabinet (FHC) including Landing Valve (LV) are installed in each floors of four tower building. Pillar Hydrants are installed on Ground Floor. Generator room is protected by Foam System.
Responsibilities:
o Study of project specifications and drawings
o Quantity take-off and prepare BoQ.
o Prepare price and technical comparison sheet
o Perform Hydraulic Calculations for Sprinkler System.
o Perform drainage load calculation to very pipe sizes.
o Prepare material submittals for approvals
o Prepare technical queries for shop drawings clarifications
o Prepare builder works (MEP Openings) drawings
o Create shop drawings for plumbing and fire protection
o Create MEP Composite drawings for site coordination.
o Supervise mechanical work on the site.
o Submit checklist for consultant approval.
Project : New Workshop Building (Office cum Workshop) - Kuwait
Client : Gulf Engineering Company.
Duration : June 2016 - Aug 2017
This is a three story office building with one basement as workshop.
The building is protected by a combined wet sprinkler in basement and Fire Hose Cabinet (FHC) on upper floor. Fire Extinguishers are distributed all over the building.
Responsibilities:
o Design of Plumbing and Fire Fighting System
o Prepare Fire Fighting drawings and material for KFD approval
o Create shop drawings for plumbing and fire protection
o Prepare builder works (MEP Openings) drawings
o Supervise mechanical work on the site.
o Material take-off and prepare schedule of requirements
o Testing and commissioning and final KFD approval.
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Project : Egailla NHC (Kuwait)
Client / Consultant : Ministry of Public Works
Duration : Oct 2013 to Nov 2014
It consists of Supermarket & Shops, Social Development Center, Banks, Library, Mosque, Clinic and some Governmental Offices.
Each buildings are protected by a combined wet sprinkler and standpipe system. In addition, clean agent automatic flooded type fire suppression system is used for HT and LT rooms. Generator room is protected by Foam System. Pillar hydrants are distributed all over.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise mechanical work on the site.
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Create As-built drawings for plumbing and fire protection.
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Create for operation and maintenance manual plumbing and fire protection
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Testing, commissioning and handing over to client.
