Ask An Engineer Episode 1: How Do Fire Sprinklers Really Work?

In this first episode hosted by bioengineer Priscilla Lee (’21, M.Eng. ’22), resident sprinkler expert and Clinical Professor of Fire Protection Engineering Kenneth Isman breaks down the realities of how fire sprinkler systems really work.

Exploring scenes from Stranger Things and Mean Girls to The Office and The Incredibles, Isman provides an expert take on what films and TV get right—and more often, get wrong about the physics and functions of fire sprinklers.

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In the Ask An Engineer series, University of Maryland (UMD) engineers are taking a deep dive into popular media depictions of engineering to separate movie myths and show how engineering can be cooler than fiction. Make sure to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss out on future episodes!

Видео Ask An Engineer Episode 1: How Do Fire Sprinklers Really Work? канала A. James Clark School of Engineering