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Articles Lithium-ion Batteries in Vehicles – Risk Analysis from a Fire and Gas Release Perspective

Lithium-ion batteries offer high energy density and many other benefits, but also risks that need to be dealt with. Design and construction can have a decisive effect on battery safety, and to assess and manage the risks it is important to maintain a holistic perspective that encompasses both the battery and the environment around and outside the battery system.

Articles Data Centre relies on Two-Stage Oxygen Reduction

For data center operators, outages are a disaster. Fires and power cuts in the event of a fire are therefore something that should ideally be avoided. Colocation provider Telehouse Deutschland is the first data centre equipped with a two-stage oxygen reduction for fire protection.

Articles Polyurethanes in Fire Protection

Polyurethanes (PU) are plastics, usually manufactured from petroleum-derived raw materials, and therefore combustible materials. Nevertheless, their use in fire protection applications is on the rise. Combustible fire protection: Can this work, and how can it be achieved? A short overview of fundamentals, requirements and applications.

Articles International Fire Statistics

Here you will find a list of international statistics, including fire data, fire causes, fire injuries and deaths. Some of the statistics only consider single aspects.

Articles Effective Extinguishing Solutions in hazardous Material Warehouses

A large-scale fire test confirms the extinguishing power of compressed-air foam in hazardous material warehouses. This extinguishing agent represents an efficient alternative to conventional extinguishing systems for the protection of highly flammable materials.

Articles How the co-working Revolution can challenge Fire Engineering

Co-working spaces are a direct response to society’s increasingly agile ways of working. Inspiring, unique, and people-focused, they’re an exciting addition to the workplace sector. Recent forecasts suggest that the number of global co-working spaces could grow from 14,411 in 2017 to more than 30,000 in 2022.

Articles Smart City Perspectives: Rethinking Security and Life Safety Solutions

Our world is getting smarter at an accelerating pace. The Internet of Things (IoT) is already noticeably affecting how we go about our everyday activities. This has far-reaching implications also for commercial buildings. Networking isn’t going to stop at our front doors! More and more communities are already adopting "smart city" approaches. But what does "smart" actually mean? How do ordinary buildings become smart buildings? And how will security and life safety, and especially related solutions, change over time?

Articles Digital Documentation: Opportunities and Risks

Documentation needs to be comprehensive, understandable and secure. The notebook has become obsolete in this day and age for a variety of reasons. Digital tools are uncharted territory for many in our sector, raising some justifiable questions. 

Articles International Fire Protection: Jamaica

Jamaica is experiencing increased investment in the real estate sector due to, amongst other things, its geostrategic location and its proximity to the USA. The fire protection challenges faced by those involved in the building sector are explained here using the example of this emerging country.

Articles Transgressions in Fire Protection – User Behaviour

The owner invests, the designer designs, the tester tests, the authorities approve and the contractor builds – and the user? As the last participant in the construction value added chain, the user does not always use everything as intended, planned and constructed. This article highlights some of the problems and discusses user concerns that are often not fully taken into account.