Alternative fire suppression systems are common in many commercial buildings throughout the United States. Wet-chemical, dry chemical, systems utilizing foam, clean agent, and carbon dioxide ...

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- Travelers along Interstate 70 will have some delays next week at the Eisenhower Tunnel. There will also be lane closures while the fire suppression system is tested. The ...

History has shown that some of the largest industrial fires have occurred when systems were out of service, or impaired. Many corporations require that all of their facilities be provided with ...

As demand for electrical energy storage systems (ESS) has expanded, safety has become a critical concern. This article examines lithium-ion battery ESS housed in outdoor enclosures, which represent ...

Other times, fire protection systems are taken offline for repairs, equipment replacement, or upgrades. Fire pump failure could spell disaster for a nuclear power plant, but regularly scheduled ...

To withstand prolonged high-temperature exposure, the Power 6.25MWh system was structurally reinforced with a high-strength steel frame, stiffeners, and dual-layer partitions. After continuous ...

Fire walls and fire barriers are inserted into buildings to separate spaces into reasonably-sized fire areas, or because hazards are present. The separations must be continuous or their purpose will ...