Early Fire Detection: Risks, Challenges, and Technologies
Fires can have dreadful financial, human and material consequences. When this type of incident occurs within a company or local authority, it can even lead to the permanent closure of the entity. Early detection of fire outbreaks represents therefore an extremely important challenge for any type of industry or local authority. But what are the most dangerous situations? What are the risks involved in storing lithium-Ion batteries? What early fire detection technologies are available, and what are their specific features?
A guide that deals with the benefits gained by using new technologies in order to detect fire outbreaks.
Fires in the workplace can cause considerable damage to facilities and threaten the lives of employees. But beyond the direct consequences, a fire in a factory is always synonymous with heavy economic losses for the company or local authority. Improving fire prevention and fire detection systems is therefore a major challenge. Here’s a list of the main causes of fires, so you can identify the places and situations that are most at risk.
Thanks to their ability to convert chemical energy into electric energy, lithium-ion batteries represent a major step forward for modern society, and now a multitude of electronic devices. However, this technology, which emerged in the 90s, is not without its risks. Due to their highly flammable nature, batteries and their storage represent a new challenge. Discover what are the risks associated with storing batteries, and what solutions can be considered to prevent them from catching fire?
Fire detection technologies play a crucial role. As well as being a legal obligation, they are essential for ensuring personal safety and preventing heavy material and financial losses for companies or local authorities. Existing technologies such as smoke, heat, and flame detector, are widely used. However, this equipment is not necessarily suitable for all working environments and cannot anticipate the risk of fire.
So, how do you choose the right equipment? Is there a reliable and effective early fire detection system? Let’s take a look at the different technologies available on the fire detection market.
Although there are many fire detection technologies that are essential for limiting damage, they are not always capable of detecting fires at their earliest stage. So how can we go further? Are there new technologies available today that can predict fires even before they start? Discover how autonomous and connected infrared detectos can help you reduce the risk of fire.
Thermographic imagery generated by infrared camera can be used to pinpoint any abnormal heating points, according to predefined parameters set by safety managers. The UTC® Smart IR Camera can detect the early signs of a fire well before it starts. This solution can also be used in difficult-to-access or hazardous environments, ensuring continuous detection without compromising the safety of the staff.
To find out more about fire detection technologies, download our guide “Early Fire Detection: Risks, Challenges, and Technologies”.
Fires can have dreadful financial, human and material consequences. When this type of incident occurs within a company or local authority, it can even lead to the permanent closure of the entity. Early detection of fire outbreaks represents therefore an extremely important challenge for any type of industry or local authority. But what are the most dangerous situations? What are the risks involved in storing lithium-Ion batteries? What early fire detection technologies are available, and what are their specific features?
A guide that deals with the benefits gained by using new technologies in order to detect fire outbreaks.
Fires in the workplace can cause considerable damage to facilities and threaten the lives of employees. But beyond the direct consequences, a fire in a factory is always synonymous with heavy economic losses for the company or local authority. Improving fire prevention and fire detection systems is therefore a major challenge. Here’s a list of the main causes of fires, so you can identify the places and situations that are most at risk.
Thanks to their ability to convert chemical energy into electric energy, lithium-ion batteries represent a major step forward for modern society, and now a multitude of electronic devices. However, this technology, which emerged in the 90s, is not without its risks. Due to their highly flammable nature, batteries and their storage represent a new challenge. Discover what are the risks associated with storing batteries, and what solutions can be considered to prevent them from catching fire?
Fire detection technologies play a crucial role. As well as being a legal obligation, they are essential for ensuring personal safety and preventing heavy material and financial losses for companies or local authorities. Existing technologies such as smoke, heat, and flame detector, are widely used. However, this equipment is not necessarily suitable for all working environments and cannot anticipate the risk of fire.
So, how do you choose the right equipment? Is there a reliable and effective early fire detection system? Let’s take a look at the different technologies available on the fire detection market.
Although there are many fire detection technologies that are essential for limiting damage, they are not always capable of detecting fires at their earliest stage. So how can we go further? Are there new technologies available today that can predict fires even before they start? Discover how autonomous and connected infrared detectos can help you reduce the risk of fire.
Thermographic imagery generated by infrared camera can be used to pinpoint any abnormal heating points, according to predefined parameters set by safety managers. The UTC® Smart IR Camera can detect the early signs of a fire well before it starts. This solution can also be used in difficult-to-access or hazardous environments, ensuring continuous detection without compromising the safety of the staff.
To find out more about fire detection technologies, download our guide “Early Fire Detection: Risks, Challenges, and Technologies”.
