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Effect of Partial loss of Spray-on Protection on the Load Capacity of Steel Beams during a Standard Fire

Spray-on fire protection is widely used in protecting building members, such as beams, against fire. As this protective coating may be damaged during the service life of the beams, it is essential that the effect of this damage on the fire resistance of a steel beam be understood. A numerical study has been conducted to investigate the reduction in the cross-section moment capacity of protected ...

Feb. 1, 2008

By SAGE Publications Ltd

Fire risk assessment in buildings using fire protection software

In this investigation, we developed a methodology for inclusion of fire protection and used a methodological approach for fire risk assessment. Present practice of fire risk assessment and prevention measures in the Republic of Serbia is not systematic. To develop a methodological approach of fire risk assessment, a modified matrix for fire risk factors was set up that combines the implementation ...

Jun. 7, 2013

By Inderscience Publishers

Q&A With Joe Cupp: Singer Fire Valve Manager

When it comes to investing in fire protection, it’s not enough to simply seek out the lowest price—at least not if you truly care about your community’s safety. Although your budget will always play a factor in your investments, selecting fire protection valves means weighing features, specs, quality, design and more. But the good news is, you don’t have to weigh all of ...

Aug. 25, 2016

By Mueller Water Products

Plumbers & Pipe Fitters 853 - Case Study

Sprinkler & Fire Protection Training Facility The Problem Local Union 853- Sprinkler Fitters of Ontario called on DiversiTech to provide ventilation for their new Sprinkler and Fire Protection Trade Centre and Training Facility. The Solution Two guidelines were presented for consideration before unit selection was made. The school did not want to exhaust costly heated and conditioned ...

Aug. 29, 2014

By Diversitech

6 Inch Ball Valve

Description of 6 Inch Ball Valve: ZECO Valve Group is a well-known ball valve manufacturer in China. Since its establishment in 1991, it has been producing ball valves for nearly 30 years. In the production process, ZECO regards each valve as a handicraft to keep improving. With the support of high-tech production equipment and high-tech personnel, each product can achieve international quality. ...

Sep. 15, 2019

By Zeco Valve Group Co., Ltd.

Ventana Medical, Oro Valley, Arizona - Case study

Project Name: Ventana Medical Product: Gravelpave2 permeable fire lane Application: Fire Lane City: Oro Valley State/Province: Arizona Install Date: July 2008 Install Size: 3100 m2 (32,000 sq ft) Address: 1910 E Innovation Park Drive Client: The Groundskeeper Designer: Dowl Engineering Contractor: The Groundskeeper Directions: From the intersection of Oracle Rd. and Tangerine Rd. go ...

Jan. 10, 2011

By Invisible Structures, Inc.

Fire Protection of Heritage Structures: Use of a Portable Water Mist System under High-altitude Conditions

In order to verify the application of water mist on fire protection of the Potala Palace in Tibet and deepen the knowledge of its suppression mechanisms under high-altitude conditions, a series of experiments are performed with a portable water mist fire protection system and with diesel oil, gasoline and, in Lhasa, ghee as fuels. All of the experimental tests are conducted with and without ...

Jul. 1, 2007

By SAGE Publications Ltd

Experience with Fire Suppression Installations for Wood Churches in Sweden

During the last 100 years, approximately one church per year has been destroyed by fire in Sweden. When a church is lost to fire, invaluable artifacts vanish, both material and immaterial. Churches are important symbols and the cultural-historical value is in most cases very high. The installation of a fire suppression system is often the best measure for improving fire protection. This paper ...

May 1, 2008

By SAGE Publications Ltd

Fire Protection Water Storage Tanks

Application: Fire Protection Water Storage Tanks for Commercial, Industrial and Municipal Applications A fire protection water storage tank is used to provide facilities that might have a fire hazard the direct control of an amount of water necessary, it will ensure a fire can be extinguished with access to the appropriate amount of water resources in a timely manner. Center Enamel's ...

Dec. 30, 2019

By Center Enamel

Potential reuse of a leather tanning and an urban wastewater treatment plant effluent in Italy

This study aimed to evaluate the potential reuse of a leather tanning district and an urban wastewater treatment plant (UWWTP) effluents. The UWWTP discharges into the Sarno river which is one of the most polluted river in Europe. A water restoration program covering the rationalisation of the water use between industry and irrigation is in progress for this river. However, no use for fire ...

Sep. 12, 2006

By Inderscience Publishers

US Marine Corps relies on MX908 for multi-mission trace detection

From Okinawa, Japan and Pendleton, CA to Camp Lejeune, NC and everywhere in between, the United States Marine Corps Fire Protection and Emergency Services Program is fielding MX908 to provide their first responders the ability to better serve and protect. The versatile MX908 is capable of supporting a wide variety of emergency response missions that require the quick and accurate ...

Nov. 14, 2019

By 908 Devices Inc.

Flammability Properties of -irradiated Intumescent Flame-retardant HDPE/EVA Composites

The influence of -irradiation on high density polyethylene/ ethylene—vinyl acetate copolymer composites consisting of ammonium polyphosphate and nylon 6 as intumescent flame-retardant additives is investigated. Cone calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, and Fourier transform infrared have been performed to characterize their flammability and thermal properties. The irradiated samples show ...

Nov. 1, 2007

By SAGE Publications Ltd

Protection against explosions and fire in air filtration systems

Protection against Sparks and Fires GGE proposes systems, active or passive, capable of reducing the probability that a spark (ignition of the fire) can reach the filter. In the unfortunate event that a fire is generated, GGE is able to offer protection systems that have the purpose of mitigating the effects of this event. The evaluation of the fire protection system varies according to ...

Oct. 19, 2020

By GGE srl

Composite Drums

Composite drums are composed of both plastic and steel to create the best of both worlds. Usually, there is a plastic interior with a steel exterior. That way it maintains the safe exterior of steel with the chemical safety and resistance of plastic drum interiors. We currently offer Composite Drums and Composite IBC’s. With the introduction of two materials together in a manner that is ...

Nov. 21, 2016

By Youngstown Barrel & Drum Co.

Fire risk to a local shopping mall

This paper addresses the safety aspects of local shopping malls. There are concerns about occupant density, high fire load and inadequate fire safety provisions such as passive building design, active fire protection and fire safety management. Therefore, a preliminary study on such a shopping mall was carried out in order to understand the potential fire hazard. A site survey was carried out to ...

Feb. 3, 2004

By Inderscience Publishers

Fire Codes: A Foundation of Safety for a Rapidly Changing World

Chief among these safety features is fire protection. There are myriad codes and regulations relating to fire safety in commercial buildings, from standards on portable fire extinguishers to the installation of stationary pumps for fire protection — the U.S.- based National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) alone has more than 300 consensus codes that have been adopted in whole or in part in ...

Feb. 24, 2017

By Goulds Water Technology - a Xylem brand

Analox Attends National Fire Protection Association Exhibition

This year’s NFPA, National Fire Protection Association exhibition was held in a very wet and windy Boston. Unseasonably cool, the city’s main exhibition centre held the 2017 NFPA conference and discussion forums with a busy exhibition showcasing the latest technologies within the fire protection remit. Held over four days, the event provides a platform for professionals within the ...

Jul. 11, 2017

By Analox Sensor Technology

The Inverse Scattering Problem and Solutions for Addressing Bioterrorism

Abstract The immediate warning of a bioterrorist attack in progress will reduce its effectiveness significantly. However, concern for the serious economic consequences of false positive alarms, has resulted in a predominant emphasis on identification-based detection concepts. These, in turn, require that the collected agents be biochemically analyzed or tested. Because of the great number and ...

Jul. 26, 2019

By Wyatt-Lorenz, LLC

Digital UV Printing on Flexible Film

The flexible film UV printer is specialized in printing the picture in the soft membrane. The flexible film, also called stretch fabric, has become the preferred material of making the suspending ceiling, it is made of PVC material and then process cutting the desired shape through one time or several times and finally finished by frequency welding. The flexible film has the features of ...

Mar. 20, 2019

By Kunshan Kingsway Digital Technology Co., Ltd.

How to Make Training on Forklifts Interesting?

Forklift training often doesn’t have the best associations. It can be associated with boredom and the accumulation of theory that should be learned. Meanwhile, we have a way that makes our training a real pleasure! All thanks to virtual reality, which we implement in our workshops on a daily basis. This variety not only allows you to quickly absorb the presented knowledge, but also to have ...

Aug. 22, 2019

By EHS VR

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