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New Zealand research burn experiments test new theory on fire spread - Case Study

It’s a hot, windy February day - perfect conditions for fire (in the Southern Hemisphere). Twenty-seven scientists and several million dollars of specialised equipment are gathered in a paddock of harvested wheat stubble near Darfield, New Zealand.This is the first phase of a four-year burning programme that will test a new theory on fire spread. The new theory was developed in the US ...

How to determine if retractable enclosures are industrial grade

Retractable enclosures are not “one size fits all.” The applications they are used for — from consumer-grade pool covers to industrial-grade oversized clean rooms — are simply ...

Hawaiian Electric Companies to Conduct Drone Surveys as Part of Overall Wildfire Mitigation Planning

The Hawaiian Electric Companies will conduct drone surveys across their five-island territory to identify areas vulnerable to wildfire and determine the best course of action to protect the public, as well as electrical infrastructure.Drone, or ...

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Evaporative Cooling Media

GLASdek® GX40 is a high efficiency evaporative cooling media that is engineered to provide maximum cooling and humidification, low pressure drop and years of reliable service. The media is made from inorganic, non-combustible material. It allows the use of water straight from the tap with no need for water treatment (i.e. demineralisation plants). In cases with non-sufficient water quality, ...