Contents - Fall 2007

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Fire Hazards 

• Dual Spectrum Optical Smoke Detectors Field Tests 

• International Research Project on Fire-Detection Technologies in Tunnels

• Inspections & Testing Guidelines Go Beyond the "Code of Federal Regulations"

• Protecting Hazardous Product Storage Tanks & LPG/LNG Gas Terminals

• Evaluating the Performance of Clean Agents in Suppressing Class C Fires

• Fire Safety Auditing 

• Employing Multiple Sensor Technology to Reduce Fire Detector False Alarms

• A Facelift for Hazard Communication? 

• Oil Refinery Incident Command Training using Advanced Computer Simulation

• Balancing Economic Priorities: The Case for Incentives in Fire Protection

• Fire Retardant Materials

Dual Spectrum Optical Smoke Detectors Field Tests 

By Takao Fujisawa, Technical Director, Nittan Company Ltd. 

The smoke detectors review presents the various aspects of smoke detection including field test results.

International Research Project on Fire-Detection Technologies in Tunnels

By Ahmed Kashef and Zhigang Liu, National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and Kathleen Almand, Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) 

The study evaluates some of the strengths and weaknesses of the various types of detection systems and what can affect their performance in tunnel environments.

Inspections & Testing Guidelines Go Beyond the "Code of Federal Regulations"

By Erwin E. Bates, Principal Consultant, HSB Professional Loss Control 

Implementing codes and regulations for inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire suppression and detection equipment.

Protecting Hazardous Product Storage Tanks & LPG/LNG Gas Terminals

By Ian Buchanan, European Manager, Spectrex, Inc. 

Light gases migrate very fast over large areas hence the need for reliable, fast, gas and flame monitoring over large areas of pipelines and storage facilities.

Evaluating the Performance of Clean Agents in Suppressing Class C Fires

By Mark L. Robin, Technical Services Consultant, DuPont Fluoroproducts 

The article presents test results of clean agents suppressing energized electrical equipment.

Fire Safety Auditing 

By Dr. Bill Pomfret, President, Safety Projects International Inc. 

This article will provide case studies from audits conducted in health care and Industrial facilities and how controls were implemented.

Employing Multiple Sensor Technology to Reduce Fire Detector False Alarms

By Ulrich Oppelt, Product Management-Business Unit Fire, Bosch Security Systems 

This article describes how false alarm signals are generated, and the various parameters and characteristics of different types of fires and their sources.

A Facelift for Hazard Communication? 

By Atanu Das, president, MSDSWriter 

The paper discusses Material Safety Data Sheet preparation and updating, hazard communications training and labeling services.

Oil Refinery Incident Command Training using Advanced Computer Simulation

By Marvin Brown, Chalmette Refining L.L.C. and William Comtois, Varicom Inc. 

Chalmette Refining has teamed up with Varicom to apply computer-based simulation technologies in order to achieve heightened levels of preparedness.

Balancing Economic Priorities: The Case for Incentives in Fire Protection

By Mike Waters, Vice President, Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) 

Investing in fire protection can not only save lives and property, but also promote economic development.

Fire Retardant Materials

By Avi Ben-Zvi and Pierre Georlette, Flame Retardants Business Unit, ICL Industrial Products 

Fire retardants, the largest group of plastics additives, are an important factor in the fire safety of plastics and textiles made of synthetic fibers.

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