The Appropriate Fire Prevention Technology for Historic Buildings

2013 ◽  
Vol 284-287 ◽  
pp. 1373-1378
Author(s):  
I Jyh Wen ◽  
Ming Jyh Lee
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Fire Protection ◽  
Water Mist ◽  
Fire Prevention ◽  
Historic Buildings ◽  
Active Fire ◽  
Fire Use ◽  
Protection Technology ◽  
Historic Monuments ◽  
Important Position

Historic buildings and Monuments in the precious historical and cultural heritage plays an extremely important position, with the characteristics of the rare, special and historical value. Over the years in Taiwan, The fire management deficiencies, Cause a fire to become the biggest killer on the destruction of historic monuments. In this study, Explore by referencing and comparing the major fire prevention regulations for historic buildings active and passive fire protection technology around the world, We can find more Active fire protection equipment is widely used . And the use of the superior characteristics of the water mist system in Long-Shan Temple in Lu-Kang, Chang-Hua County as an Empirical research, try to exemplify the way, make appropriate fire use in historic architecture the best program to explore. In conclusion, comparison of the application of various innovative active and passive fire prevention system , and use the appropriate fire prevention technology to design and planning to improve the fire safety for historic monuments and buildings is an important issue. According to the empirical research of “Long-Shan Temple”, we can find water mist technology suitable for historic buildings fire protection in Taiwan.

Water mist' for fire protection of historic buildings and museums

1995 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 283-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torgrim Log ◽  
Peter Cannon‐Brookes
Keyword(s):  
Fire Protection ◽  
Water Mist ◽  
Historic Buildings

scholarly journals Implementation of Installation and Maintenance Portable Fire Extinguisher in Circuit Breaker Manufacture

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Herdy Perdana Wicaksono
Keyword(s):  
Fire Protection ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Circuit Breaker ◽  
Fire Prevention ◽  
Fire Extinguisher ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Active Fire ◽  
Fire Extinguishers

Introduction: A portable fire extinguisher is one of the effective and active fire protection tool equipment used to extinguish fires at the beginning of a fire. The occurrence of a fire does not immediately become a big fire but it is starts from a small fire. This small fire is perfectly extinguished by using a portable fire extinguisher. Installation and maintenance of a portable fire extinguisher is one of the systems for fire prevention. However, it is important to know that a good and effective implementation must be balanced with proper installation and maintenance in accordance with existing regulations so that later it can function properly. This study aims to evaluate the application of the installation and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers at PT Y Indonesia. Methods: This research used descriptive research method with cross sectional approach. The data were obtained by observation using observation sheets and measurements directly in the field using a meter. Results: PT Y Indonesia has a policy regarding the installation and maintenance of APAR but its application has not fully met the requirements except for the color, pressure and distance between APAR. Conclusion: The implementation of APAR installation at PT Y Indonesia has not been in accordance with the relevant regulations except for APAR color, and the distance between APAR and implementation of maintenance is only done once a month without conducting detailed inspection with a period of 6 months and 12 months.Keywords: installation, maintenance, portable fire extinguisher

High Pressure Water Mist Fire Protection Systems

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaakko S. Ka¨a¨ria¨inen
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Fire Protection ◽  
Gas Turbines ◽  
Open Water ◽  
Water Mist ◽  
Reliable System ◽  
Protection Systems ◽  
Protection Technology ◽  
Industrial Gas Turbines ◽  
Pressure Water

Traditionally the industrial gas turbines have been protected with gaseous systems like CO2 or Halon. These systems depend much on the enclosure integrity because the concentration of the extinguishing media has to be kept on a certain level for a certain time. The enclosure integrity has to be tested periodically, and this often causes high maintenance costs. Most gaseous systems are dangerous to people. The enclosure has to be evacuated prior to discharge. This procedure takes typically 2-20 minutes. High pressure water mist fire protection technology provides a reliable system, which is not depending on enclosure integrity. Actually the testing of these systems has been done with the enclosure door open. Water mist systems are safe to personnel. They can be released immediately after the fire has been detected.

Appraisal of fire safety interventions and strategies for informal settlements in South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 343-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Shaun Walls ◽  
Rodney Eksteen ◽  
Charles Kahanji ◽  
Antonio Cicione
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Fire Protection ◽  
Fire Safety ◽  
Informal Settlements ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Active Fire ◽  
Passive Fire Protection ◽  
Safety Interventions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Broad Understanding

Purpose Informal settlements are inherently unstructured in nature, lack adequate services, regularly have high population densities and can experience social problems. Thus, fires can easily propagate rapidly through such areas, leaving thousands homeless in a single fire. The purpose of this paper is to present an appraisal of various interventions and strategies to improve fire safety in informal settlements in South Africa (globally, similar settlements are known as slums, ghettos, favelas, shantytowns, etc.), considering aspects of both technical suitability and social suitability. Design/methodology/approach This paper focusses on three specific aspects: ignition risk management, active fire protection interventions and passive fire protection interventions. These are presented within a framework to outline how they may mitigate the impact of fires. Findings Often “solutions” proposed to improve fire safety either lack a sound engineering basis, thus becoming technically inefficient, or do not consider social circumstances and community responses in settlements, thereby becoming practically, socially or economically unsuitable. It must be understood that there is no “quick fix” to this significant problem, but rather a combination of interventions can improve fire safety in general. A broad understanding of the various options available is essential when addressing this problem, which this paper seeks to provide. Practical implications This paper seeks to provide an overview to guide policymakers and organisations by illustrating both the advantages/benefits and disadvantages/challenges of the interventions and strategies currently being rolled out, as well as potential alternatives. Originality/value A broad but succinct appraisal is provided that gives insight and direction for improving fire safety in informal settlements. It is hoped that the challenges associated with the fire safety interventions discussed can be addressed and improved over time.

WATER MIST AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO HALON

1997 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 698
Author(s):  
R.A. Bon ◽  
D.K. Castles
Keyword(s):  
Fire Protection ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Water Mist ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Offshore Platforms ◽  
Protection Legislation ◽  
Standard Configuration ◽  
Ozone Depleting Substances ◽  
Original Equipment Manufacturers

Halon is being removed from all Esso facilities in accordance with Victorian Environment Protection Legislation for the control of ozone depleting substances. The phasing out of halon as a fire protection system required critical evaluation of available alternatives for protection of turbine machinery and switchgear rooms.Esso Australia Ltd., having evaluated and tested a range of available halon replacement systems, has selected a European manufactured water mist as the preferred alternative for fire protection of turbine machinery enclosures. The system selected required significant modifications from the vendor's standard configuration in order for it to be applied to the offshore environment, be accepted by turbine Original Equipment Manufacturers and achieve independent third party certification. Water mist cannot be applied in all situations to replace halon, with an inert gaseous agent required for the protection of switchgear rooms and for flare snuffing.This paper discusses the issues associated with the selection and installation of this new technology and the lessons learnt. It also discusses issues associated with the evaluation, testing, design and installation of over 80 systems on 14 offshore platforms and two onshore plants.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document