Thermal imaging cameras and extinguishing monitors Early fire detection systems using infrared technology enable the early recognition of fire and potential sources of fire (hotspots) within minutes, sometimes even before smoke or flames develop. Conventional fire detection systems, such as…
Mobile extinguishing systems for the oil and petrochemical industry
Recently, FireDos published an article focused on the ‘Use of foam for fire fighting in tank farms of the oil- and petrochemical industry’. In that publication the focus was put on common tank farm configurations, laws and regulations, typical incidents,…
Properties of high-viscosity foam agents and their influence on proportioning systems
The success in firefighting depends on various factors. Most important is the right choice of foam agent. In the past AFFF and AFFF-AR foam agents were most widely used. They had in common that they used fluorine as one of…
Fire protection is environmental protection
‘We will need first to understand that it is much better to protect the planet than to repair it afterward. It is less expensive to protect the planet now than to repair it later.’ – Quote from José Manuel Barroso,…
Automatic heat or fire detection and extinguishing solutions
Over the years the industry has seen an advancement in fire-detection capabilities and a growing awareness of automatic and remote-controlled extinguishing solutions. With the risk of fires being a continued concern in various industries, solutions to extinguish these fires in…
Automatic extinguishing solutions in recycling facilities and incineration plants utilizing heat detection
With a growing awareness towards the environment and resources, the amount of recycling and incineration facilities worldwide has increased significantly. The risk of fires in these industries is a rising concern. Solutions to extinguish these fires in the early stages…
Use of foam for firefighting in tank farms of the oil and petrochemical industry – Part 2
Part One of this article described the typical incident scenarios at tank farm fires and presented foam as the most suitable extinguishing agent together with the firefighting equipment most commonly used. In Part Two we look at foam concentrate proportioning…
Use of foam for firefighting in tank farms of the oil and petrochemical industry – Part 1
Tank farm fires in the oil and petrochemical industry do not occur often. When they do occur, it is with devastating consequences and negative publicity. This article will describe the typical incident scenarios and present foam as the most suitable…