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Making Fire Panels Even More Reliable
Creeping shorts and creeping opens are a nightmare for every operator of critical transmission lines, in particular in fire alarm systems. They can not only trigger false alarms, much worse they can inhibit alarm transmission and/or notifications that would otherwise warn residents of a fire. Improved supervision methods of transmission paths now considerably increase fire alarm system reliability. more
Portable Gas Detector
Honeywell's "GasAlertMicroClip XT" is the latest member of the GasAlert family of portable gas detectors from BW Technologies by Honeywell, offering a combination of affordability and ease of use to enhance on-site safety. Features of GasAlertMicroClip XT include IntelliFlash, which provides a visual indication of current operation to both the user and supervisor, and "force bump test" and "force calibration" functionality, to help to ensure that GasAlertMicroClip XT is always fully maintained and ready to detect gas. more
Multiple Sensor Fire Detectors with Selectable Operating Parameters
The addition of two new detectors to the Cerberus PRO range from Siemens now enables one solution for any application. They feature the company's ASA technology (Advanced Signal Analysis) and selectable parameter sets, and complement the already comprehensive Cerberus PRO product portfolio. more
Evacuation Lifts: Future Solutions for High-Rise Buildings
Evacuation of multistorey buildings in the event of fire is effected today almost exclusively via stairwells. However, the attack on the World Trade Center in New York in 2001 showed that there is a need for alternative evacuation paths when mass evacuation of buildings with many storeys is needed. This has increased interest in evacuation lifts (elevators) capable of providing the capacity needed to evacuate high buildings. more
Thermal Imaging Camera Detects Potential Fires at a Very Early Stage
Thermal imaging cameras are used for a wide variety of applications. Thanks to their ability to measure temperatures in a non-contact mode, they can also easily be used for fire prevention. Any industry which has some type of storage area where goods or material are stored is susceptible to self combustion of material. Typical examples of this are storage of splint wood, batteries, waste recycling materials and coal. All these applications have in common that there is a fundamental need to detect hot spots and prevent them from turning into a fire. more
Modern Fire Detection Technology Provides Safety in Solar Valley
Alongside other renewable (and/or alternative) sources of energy such as wind, water or geothermal heat, solar energy belongs to those that will play an increasingly larger role in future energy supply. Just as important a role is played by the protection of the energy suppliers themselves. more
Fire Protection: Ready for the Olympics
Surrey Sports Park, a new £36 million sports facility built to international standards, has been equipped with an Apollo-based fire detection system. Designed by internationally renowned architects Faulkner Browns, Surrey Sports Park has already been selected as a training venue for the Paralympic and Olympic Games and is part of the University of Surrey. The sports park opened on 19th April 2010 and is already attracting first class sports interest. more
Water Mist Protection of Parking Garages
Fires in parking garages are becoming increasingly common, often resulting in serious damage in the form of direct fire damage and smoke damage. In addition, arson is very common. On behalf of Danfoss Semco A/S Fire Protection, SP has tested a water mist system for protecting parking garages.more
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