If you develop systems for extreme environments, such as a refrigeration plant or a chemical processing facility, this issue is for you.
If you don’t, this issue is still for you.
Archive for September, 2011
Extreme Detection: Fire Edition
THE EXTREMES: Hot Strategies for Cold Conditions
Environments with high airflow or excessive temperatures, such as freezer or cold-storage warehouses, require robust and flexible fire protection solutions. These extreme environments present unique fire detection and suppression challenges that do not follow standard fire and life safety design. For example, while extremely cold, these warehouses can have such dry atmospheres that fire can spread faster than normal. As a result, each scenario needs to be evaluated to provide the necessary protection. Because there is no one-size-fits-all fire and life safety solution, familiarity with all technologies associated with fire detection, notification and suppression are important for designing a dependable and suitable system.
Advanced Multi-Criteria Fire/CO Detector
Meet both fire and carbon monoxide (CO) Code requirements with a single addressable device. The Advanced Multi-Criteria Fire/CO Detector (AMCF/CO) combines award-winning fire and CO protection using only 4 wires and 1 footprint for the most advanced, cost-effective, and attractive detection solution available.
New Additions to the System Sensor Webinar Series Archives
Visit systemsensor.com/webinars to view the System Sensor webinar archive.
School Gas Leak Leads to Passage of CO Legislation
On July 13, 2011, Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy signed HB 5326, Public Act No. 11-248 into law. The Act requires public or non-public school buildings, newly constructed on or after January 1, 2012, to install carbon monoxide (CO) detection. This is a good win for enhancing the life safety of students and facilities in Connecticut.
Counterfeit Smoke Alarms
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department has recently discovered that the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) stickers on the back of several photoelectric smoke alarms it has purchased are counterfeit. The more than 18,000 counterfeit smoke detectors were distributed through May 2011 by the fire department to lower income families as part of a fire safety program.
eBay Bids for the Best with New Data Center
eBay’s business is global and entirely online, and having a reliable and powerful data center is core to its business. Supporting this critical need was the goal when eBay decided to build a leading-edge, Tier IV level data center in South Jordan, Utah.
Ask the Expert: Extreme Environments Are Everywhere
Dan Ubelhor is the corporate engineering manager for Koorsen Fire & Security, headquartered in Indianapolis.
He oversees design and engineering of fire protection for Koorsen, which has been in business since 1943. Dan implements design policies for the company and consults with branches around the country on their fire protection design and engineering projects.