Contents  - Spring 2003

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Suppression Systems

• Advanced Fire Protection Deluge System

• Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems

• Sprinkler Choice Affects Time To Occupancy, Cost of Ownership

• Airplane of the 21st Century: Challenges in Safety and Survivability

• Eurofeu Report on Fire Extinguishers

• Web Collaboration E-Tools

• Halon Substitutes Under SNAP

• What are the Environmental and Economic Impacts of Using An Alternative Fire Suppression System?

• Mixed Phase Fire Suppression Systems: Applications and Benefits

Advanced Fire Protection Deluge System

Program Conducted by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory

This multi-phased project concludes that AFPDS will provide substantial improvements over protection of people and equipment at ammunition plants and arsenals.

Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems

By Marian Lambrecht, Technical Writer, Ansul

Explore the most effective means of protecting electronics, commercial kitchens, off-road vehicles, flammable liquid storage, and aircraft hangars.

Sprinkler Choice Affects Time To Occupancy, Cost of Ownership

By Norman J. MacDonald, III, President and Founder, FlexHead Industries, Inc.

The superior solution -- commercial flexible sprinkler systems for the final six feet from the main or branch to the sprinkler head - reduces occupancy downtime to mean better ownership economics over the life of the building.

Airplane of the 21^st Century: Challenges in Safety and Survivability

By Professor Helen Muir, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Cranfield University, and Professor of Aerospace Psychology.

The air travel industry must reduce accidents and improve survivability to meet the 21^st century traveler's demands for aviation safety.

Eurofeu Report on Fire Extinguishers

By Vik Kimpe, Member NEN, the Dutch Standards Institute and President, Eurofeu

Extensive European survey concludes: the installation of one or more fire extinguishers in private houses along with smoke detectors saves lives and property.

Web Collaboration E-Tools

By Neville Buch, Managing Director, Syntropy, Past Global Vice President, Tyco International's Fire and Security Division

EBD's non-invasive e-collaboration tool kit runs FS-Business.com to give you, the user and members direct access to the entire fire and safety community. 

Halon Substitutes Under SNAP

EPA Information Sources

A comprehensive list of alternatives to ozone-depleting substances Halon 1211 & 1301.

What are the Environmental and Economic Impacts of Using An Alternative Fire Suppression System?

By Kurt Werner, Senior Product Steward Specialist responsible for Health and Environmental Issues at 3M

This key article addresses global political and environmental aspects of using the new alternatives to Halon 1301.

Mixed Phase Fire Suppression Systems: Applications and Benefits

By Bryce G. McHale, Laboratory Director, Quantum Laboratories, Inc.

The ban on Halon challenges the simultaneous application of two modes of fire suppression products proven to result in a substantial improvement in efficacy over single-phase systems, but does not eliminate the mixed phase suppression.

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