28 April 2016

What Is Aerosol Fire Suppression?

Environmental protection agencies banned halon in the 1990’s, creating a need for alternatives. Alternatives to halon must extinguish most types of fires, while remaining safe for people and […]
28 April 2016

Which Gases Are Used in Fire Suppression Systems?

Not all fire suppression systems use gas to put out fires, but many do. Unlike water, powder, or foam fire suppression systems, gas suppression systems can […]
28 April 2016

Is Fire Risk Increasing in the Wind Industry?

The wind industry has experienced extensive growth since an initial boom in the mid-1990s. Wind power is poised to become a prominent part of the energy […]
28 April 2016

Are some turbines more likely to catch fire than others?

No operator wants to deal with the consequences of a wind turbine fire. But the fact remains that fire mitigation costs money. Operators must decide whether it’s worth investing in […]
28 April 2016

Will FM-200™ Kill You?

Clean agent fire protection systems that use chemicals like FM-200™ and discharge as a gas are considered to be safe in normally occupied spaces. FM-200™ complies with NFPA […]
28 April 2016

Why is Halon Banned?

The fire suppression agent, Halon is still in use today; however, there is no new production of Halons. While Halon is considered a clean agent by […]
28 April 2016

Understanding Wind Turbine Fire Protection Options

Wind turbines stand over 300 ft tall with each blade measuring over 100 ft long with blade speeds of up to 180 mph. Fire protection for […]
28 April 2016

What You Need to Know About the R107 Fire Suppression Requirement

You may be aware that 37 countries have signed on to adopt the UNECE R107 regulation. This rule is intended to make bus transport safer by reducing […]
28 April 2016

Getting Up and Running After a Machine Shop Fire

When it comes to fire incidents, it is imperative to get the machine shop back up and running in a timely matter. Downtime presents a significant loss […]