Abstract: A fire suppression system includes at least one high pressure gas source containing an inert gas, at least one low pressure gas source containing an organic halide gas, a distribution network connected with the high pressure gas source and the low pressure gas source to distribute the inert gas and the organic halide gas, and a controller in communication with the distribution network. The distribution network includes flow control devices configured to control flow of the inert gas and the organic halide gas. The controller is configured to initially release the inert gas in response to a fire threat to reduce an oxygen concentration at the fire threat below a preset oxygen concentration threshold, and release the organic halide gas to increase an organic halide gas concentration at the fire threat above a preset organic halide gas concentration threshold while the oxygen concentration is below the preset oxygen concentration threshold.

Abstract: A system for measuring a status of a detection device having a component transformable between a plurality of configurations includes a fiber optic cable for transmitting light. The at least one fiber optic cable defines a node arranged in communication with the component. A control system is operably coupled to the fiber optic cable such that scattered light reflected from the component and returned to the node is transmitted to the control system. The control system analyzes the scattered light to determine the configuration of the component.

Abstract: A plug for a void in a mine to divert water having a rigid closed cell foam which fills the void. The rigid closed cell foam having a plurality of pipes disposed within the foam. The pipes distributed throughout the void. The pipes are positioned in the foam so the pipes are staggered in length vertically with respect to various heights in the void, and the pipes are positioned in the foam every 4? to 6? horizontally with respect to the void. Each pipe has a mixing stick. A method for diverting water from a void in a mine.

Abstract: This disclosure describes an infrastructure management system and method for identifying risk potentials within the infrastructure or for the infrastructure. A dedicated sensor system for identifying risk potentials is provided within the infrastructure or for the infrastructure. A gateway (for example an interface) is configured to receive sensor values that originate from sensors of mobile devices that are temporarily located within the infrastructure or within a defined range (radius) from the infrastructure. A processing unit (for example a server) is configured to receive the sensor values that are reported by the dedicated sensor system and to receive the sensor values of the mobile devices that are provided by the gateway and further to analyze the received sensor values in order to identify risk potentials for the infrastructure or within the infrastructure.

Abstract: An area is set as an interference area, in which a transport vehicle is located in a state in which a portion of the transport vehicle overlaps a door trajectory which is a movement trajectory of a fire protection door. A control portion that controls a subject vehicle, which is a transport vehicle to be controlled, prohibits the whole subject vehicle from entering the interference area if it is determined, based on another-vehicle information, which is information of a traveling state of another vehicle that is different from the subject vehicle, and information regarding the interference area, that the interference area is present between the another vehicle located forward of the subject vehicle and the subject vehicle, and that a stoppable area is not secured between a rear end position of the another vehicle and the fire protection door.

Abstract: The invention includes components and methodology for fixed and semi-fixed systems for extinguishing fire in large industrial flammable liquid storage tanks, including aerated foam projecting nozzles discharging substantially focused streams together with aeration chambers and risers.

Abstract: A battery for a motor vehicle has a battery wall that encloses a battery interior, an extinguishing agent reservoir situated in the battery interior, in which an extinguishing agent is accommodated, and at least one battery cell that is situated in the battery interior separate from the extinguishing agent. The extinguishing agent reservoir has a reservoir wall for retaining the extinguishing agent, and the reservoir wall has a first wall temperature at a normal operating temperature of the battery cell and has a second wall temperature at a limiting operating temperature of the battery cell. The reservoir wall is designed to maintain sealtightness for retaining the extinguishing agent at the first wall temperature and to be destroyed by the heat at the second wall temperature. The second wall temperature is greater than the first wall temperature, and the reservoir wall may be brought to the second wall temperature by means of the battery cell of the battery.

Abstract: The invention relates to an installed fire extinguishing apparatus, which has a pressure-resistant storage body (10) with an internal space (11) for accommodating the fire extinguishing material composition (1) transportable in a pipeline, at least one dispersion device (3), and at least one transport pipeline (20) which is suitable for transporting the fire extinguishing material composition (1) from the internal space (11) of the storage body (10) to the dispersion device (3) arranged at the use location (2), where the storage body (10) is formed by a long pipeline (C) or a pipeline (C) that returns on itself that has a straight line main axis (T) or a main axis (T) of another shape, a trigger part-unit (4) is installed in the transport pipeline (20), and the storage body (10) is connected to a filling fitting (6) serving for filling the fire extinguishing material composition (1) or the components of the fire extinguishing material composition (1) into the internal space (11) of the storage body (10), the

Abstract: An example system for suppressing a fire condition in an aircraft includes a supply of fire suppressant agent on-board the aircraft, a conduit coupled to the supply of fire suppressant agent and configured to carry fire suppression agent, an inlet located downstream of the conduit that is coupled to the conduit and is configured to be attached to a cargo container in the aircraft to deliver the fire suppression agent directly into the cargo container, a valve connected to the conduit between the supply of fire suppressant agent and the inlet, a detector located inside the cargo container, and a computer controller in communication with the valve and in communication with the detector, and controlling operation of the valve for delivery of the fire suppression agent into the cargo container based on an output received from the detector.

Abstract: A firefighting foam preservative composition and a method of making the firefighting foam preservative composition are provided. The firefighting foam preservative composition includes a suspension system containing water and at least one suspension agent. The firefighting foam preservative composition also includes a first polysaccharide that is soluble in the suspension system; and a second polysaccharide that is insoluble in the suspension system, but soluble in water alone. Methods of using the firefighting foam preservative composition to produce a firefighting foam and using the firefighting foam to secure a hazard by extinguishing fire and/or suppressing flammable vapors are also provided.

Abstract: A control system for use with a fire-fighting device includes a remote component having a touch sensitive screen configured to receive a user-requested parameter of fluid and to display a plurality of indicators associated with the fire-fighting device. The control system also includes a base component including a programmable logic controller having predefined logic stored thereon. The base component automatically controls operation of the pump based on the predefined logic and the user-requested parameter of fluid. The remote component receives signals from the base component and presents, via the touch sensitive screen, at least one of a first of the plurality of indicators indicative of a water volume associated with a first water source stored at a fire fighting device, and a second of the plurality of indicators indicative of a water pressure associated with a second water source remote from the fire-fighting device.

Abstract: Provided are an energy storage system (ESS) capable of increasing precision of a fire control system to accurately determine and extinguish a fire, and a fire control method of the ESS. The ESS according to the present disclosure includes a container, a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, and a fire control system, wherein the fire control system includes a fire extinguisher and a control panel, a smoke detector, a heat detector, and a flame detector mounted in the container, and a duct smoke detector mounted in a duct of the HVAC system, and wherein the control panel has a mode for operating the fire extinguisher when all of the smoke detector, the heat detector, and the flame detector detect a fire, a mode for operating the fire extinguisher when the duct smoke detector detects a fire, and a mode for operating the fire extinguisher when a manipulation button is operated.

Abstract: A pump controller has a signal processor that receives signaling about an instant water level AIL of a liquid in a container and generated by a water level transducer during an empty/fill application; and determines corresponding signaling to control a pump during the empty/fill application based upon the signaling received using a liquid level control algorithm that turns ON the pump when the instant water level AIL rises above a maximum empty water level during an empty application, or falls below a maximum fill water level during a fill application; turns OFF the pump when the instant water level AIL falls below a minimum empty water level for the empty application, or rises above a second maximum fill water level during the fill application; controls the pump when the instant water level AIL is in a liquid level region above the minimum empty water level and below a second maximum empty water level for the empty application, or falls below the second maximum fill water level and above a second minimum fil

Abstract: Fire extinguishing systems and methods, such as for combating compartment fires, can include or use wet and dry agents such as water droplets and aerosol-based particulate extinguisher agents. In an example, an extinguishing system includes a centralized extinguishing controller that can selectively provide the wet and dry agents to a compartment or environment. In other examples, dedicated dispenser systems separately, but optionally concurrently, provide water and aerosol-based agents to combat a compartment fire.

Abstract: A plug for a void in a mine to divert water having a rigid closed cell foam which fills the void. The rigid closed cell foam having a plurality of pipes disposed within the foam. The pipes distributed throughout the void. The pipes are positioned in the foam so the pipes are staggered in length vertically with respect to various heights in the void, and the pipes are positioned in the foam every 4? to 6? horizontally with respect to the void. Each pipe has a mixing stick. A method for diverting water from a void in a mine.

Abstract: A control cabinet for an exhaust gas measuring facility. The control cabinet includes a cabinet body with measuring appliances for analyzing at least one sample gas. The cabinet body includes two side walls, a bottom, a cover, a first rear wall, a second rear wall, a front side, and a channel which is arranged between the first rear wall and the second rear wall. The channel is dissipates heat. A door opens and closes the front side of the cabinet body.

Abstract: A climate change reducing malodorous composition of matter that contains a liquid mercaptan mixed with a solvent, trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene, and a flame suppression component, trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and with an inert gas such as nitrogen or carbon dioxide under pressure in a container for introduction into a pressurized breathing or pneumatic tool system, such as in mines, thereby forming a warning system to warn a person of danger when the malodorous composition of matter is released from the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire extinguishing system comprising a fire extinguishing medium container (3), a first (5) and second (7) fire extinguishing sub-systems, and a valve assembly (9) fluidly connecting the fire extinguishing medium container (3) to each of the first (5) and second (7) fire extinguishing sub-systems.

Abstract: A blow off cap and nozzle apparatus includes a nozzle having a tip with an aperture covered with a sealing membrane held in position over the nozzle aperture by a retaining device, so that a seal is provided for preventing ingress of contaminants into the nozzle when not in use, and the sealing membrane becomes dislodged from the nozzle when use of the nozzle commences.

Abstract: A method of mounting a VESDA system, having a flange insert device and series of individual sampling tubes and system components, within a support structure. The method comprises the steps of: cutting an aperture through the support structure; inserting the flange insert device within the surface structure; threading the individual sampling tube through the flange insert device; securing the flange insert device within the system components; affixing the flange insert device to the surface structure; and camouflaging the flange insert device with a respective substance.

Abstract: A first drone equipped with a high energy Directional Ultrasound Parametric Speaker Array and a second drone equipped with an Acoustic Dispersion Cannon are used to fight wildfire. The first drone is distanced far from a burning flame but in close proximity to a fire target. Both drones are guided by GPS to communicate with remote operators. Once the target is locked, the first drone blasts the target with Amplitude Modulated Ultrasound. The Ultrasound is self-demodulated into a lower frequency audio sound when it encounters a hot flame of richly charged ions. The lowered frequency sound pushes and pulls the flame forward and backward rapidly away from the combustion source, causing it to be disconnected from the flame which instantly cools down and is extinguished. The second drone blasts the combustible source with powerful sonic shockwaves to disperse the still hot particulates further apart to prevent the source being reignited.

Abstract: A fire detection system includes at least two fire detectors having a partially overlapping view of a fire. The at least two fire detectors are configured to acquire fire cluster information related to the fire. A validation and pairing module pairs fire clusters detected by the at least two fire detectors for the fire. The validation and pairing module is configured to validate the paired fire clusters according to a validation process that ensures that the pair corresponds to a fire. A triangulation module determines a three-dimensional fire location for the fire based on the fire cluster information related to the validated fire cluster pairs.

Abstract: An electronic fire suppression method that transmits a frequency wave pattern of electromagnetic wave(s) having particular frequencies, powers and durations configured to separate and isolate components of combustion so as to suppress and extinguish the fire. A device for implementing this method of fire suppression includes a power supply and an electromagnetic wave transmitter. The electromagnetic wave transmitter is capable of transmitting frequency wave patterns having the defined frequencies, powers and durations. The device may also include one or more frequency receivers, analyzers, and controllers for detecting, analyzing, and targeting operating frequencies of a fire.

Abstract: A method for extinguishing objects or appliances, in which, once a fire signal has been detected at point in time t1, a first device (17) providing an extinguishing agent is triggered, for discharging a liquid synthetic extinguishing agent (14), via a separating device (8), a common conveying pipe (9) and at least one nozzle (10), and, once a second fire signal has been detected at point in time t2, a second device (18) providing an extinguishing agent is triggered for discharging water (3) or a water-based extinguishing agent via the separating device (8), the common conveying pipe (9) and the at least one nozzle (10) for extinguishing. A system is also provided for extinguishing objects or appliances.

Abstract: A method for extinguishing objects or appliances, in which, once a fire signal has been detected at point in time t1, a first device (17) providing an extinguishing agent is triggered, for discharging a liquid synthetic extinguishing agent (14), via a separating device (8), a common conveying pipe (9) and at least one nozzle (10), and, once a second fire signal has been detected at point in time t2, a second device (18) providing an extinguishing agent is triggered for discharging water (3) or a water-based extinguishing agent via the separating device (8), the common conveying pipe (9) and the at least one nozzle (10) for extinguishing. A system is also provided for extinguishing objects or appliances.

Abstract: An acyclic fluorinated compound of formula (I) is amine-containing acyclic hydrofluoroethers. The acyclic fluorinated compound is useful as heat transfer, solvent cleaning, fire extinguishing agents and electrolyte solvents and additives.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phosphate fire-extinguishing composition, the fire-extinguishing composition containing a phosphate compound, the phosphate compound being one or more of sodium hexametaphosphate, ammonium phosphate, diammonium hydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, and ferric phosphate; the fire-extinguishing composition uses a pyrotechnic agent as a heat source and power source; the pyrotechnic agent is ignited to produce high temperature; the high temperature is utilized to heat and decompose the fire-extinguishing composition to generate a number of fire-extinguishable substances, these substances are sprayed out together with the pyrotechnic agent to extinguish the fire. The fire-extinguishing composition of the present invention has simple components, stable and excellent performance, can be easily stored for an extended period of time, and is non-toxic and environmentally friendly.

Abstract: A fire suppression system for a gas turbine engine includes a fire suppressant delivery circuit, a first nozzle and a multi-directional nozzle. The fire suppressant delivery circuit includes and extends between an upstream inlet and a downstream distal end. The first nozzle is fluidly coupled with the fire suppressant delivery circuit and is disposed at the downstream distal end. The multi-directional nozzle is fluidly coupled with the fire suppressant delivery circuit and is configured serially inline between the upstream inlet and the first nozzle.

Abstract: Various concepts are provided for suppressing a fire condition in an aircraft. In one embodiment, the presence of a fire condition in an aircraft is detected. After such a detection, extinguishing agents can be dispensed and/or certain areas of the aircraft can be depressurized.

Abstract: An antifreeze is provided for deployment in wet sprinkler systems located in cold environments. The antifreezes allows for the wet sprinkler system to be actuated under temperatures below 32° F. Wet sprinklers, methods of preventing wet sprinklers from freezing and methods of extinguishing fires also are provided.

Abstract: A method and system for storing and supplying hydrogen to a hydrogen pipeline in which a compressed hydrogen feed stream is introduced into a salt cavern for storage and a stored hydrogen stream is retrieved from the salt cavern and reintroduced into the hydrogen pipeline. A minimum quantity of stored hydrogen is maintained in the salt cavern to produce a stagnant layer having a carbon dioxide content along the cavern wall and the top of a residual brine layer located within the salt cavern. The compressed hydrogen feed stream is introduced into the salt cavern and the stored hydrogen stream is withdrawn without disturbing the stagnant layer to prevent carbon dioxide contamination from being drawn into the stored hydrogen stream being reintroduced into the hydrogen pipeline. This allows the stored hydrogen stream to be reintroduced into the hydrogen pipeline without carbon dioxide removal.

Abstract: Provided is a dropping-type fire extinguishing body that, in fire extinguishing using a gel-like fire extinguishing agent, can allow the fire extinguishing agent to be smoothly conveyed and dropped. A dropping-type fire extinguishing body 1 to be dropped onto the fire site to extinguish the fire, wherein a gelling agent 3 is contained in a bag body 2 formed of a water-permeable material and water is permeated into the body and is mixed with the gelling agent to prepare a gel-like fire extinguishing agent, thereby filling the gel-like fire extinguishing agent into the inside of the bag body.

Abstract: A control system for use with a fire-fighting device connected to a pump includes a user interface configured to receive a user-requested parameter of fluid, and a base component in communication with the user interface. The base component includes a programmable logic controller having predefined logic stored thereon. The base component automatically controls operation of the pump based on the predefined logic, the user-requested parameter of fluid, and at least two of: a first actuation state of a first valve configured to control a first flow of liquid from a storage tank at the fire-fighting device, a second actuation state of a second valve configured to control a second flow of liquid from a remote water source, a third actuation state of a third valve configured to control a third flow of liquid to a nozzle, a volume of water stored at the storage tank, and a water pressure associated with the remote water source.

Abstract: Disclosure of functionalized ionic liquids. Use of disclosed ionic liquids as solvent for carbon dioxide. Use of disclosed ionic liquids as flame retardant. Use of disclosed ionic liquids for coating fabric to obtain flame retardant fabric.

Abstract: A method of suppressing a fire includes the steps of dispensing a first inert gas in a suppression area at an initial rate, detecting an undesired temperature in the suppression area, dispensing a second inert gas at a subsequent rate in the suppression area in response to the undesired temperature and displacing a volume from the suppression area with the inert gas to achieve a temperature below the undesired temperature.

Abstract: Various concepts are provided for suppressing a fire condition in an aircraft. In one embodiment, the presence of a fire condition in an aircraft is detected. After such a detection, extinguishing agents can be dispensed and/or certain areas of the aircraft can be depressurized.

Abstract: Various concepts are provided for suppressing a fire condition in an aircraft. In one embodiment, the presence of a fire condition in an aircraft is detected. After such a detection, extinguishing agents can be dispensed and/or certain areas of the aircraft can be depressurized.

Abstract: A plural-layer protective coating placeable adjacent the outside surface of a liquid fuel container.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a fire-extinguishing composition comprising an oxidant, a secondary fuel and a phenol-formaldehyde resin, wherein the phenolformaldehyde resin molecule contains more than 3 aromatic ring structures and its use to extinguish a fire, especially a fire in an enclosed space. The invention is also directed to a process to prepare such a composition and to the use of the composition to extinguish a fire by an aerosol which is formed during burning of the composition.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing system is disclosed in which the system comprises a fire extinguisher having an opening, and a valve assembly covering the opening. The valve assembly includes a valve movable from a first position in which the valve seals the opening of the fire extinguisher to a second position in which the valve exposes the opening to allow expulsion of fire suppression material(s) from the fire extinguisher. A release mechanism, which may be in the form of a solenoid or a manual release mechanism, is provided for moving the valve to its open position. Methods of using the aforementioned fire extinguisher to suppress a fire are also disclosed.

Abstract: An exemplary suppressant actuator assembly includes a release member movable from a first position that restricts flow of a suppressant to a second position that permits flow of a suppressant. A biasing member moves from a more-biased position to a less-biased position to move the release member from the first position to the second position. A solenoid is activated to permit movement of the biasing member.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for determining whether a fire condition exists based on a status of a cooking appliance, and systems, devices, and methods for controlling an exhaust air flow rate in an exhaust air ventilation system based on the status of the cooking appliance. At least one sensor type generating a predefined signal is used to detect fire condition and appliance cooking state, the predefined signal being applied to a controller which differentiates, responsively the predefined signal, in combination with other sensor signals, at least two cooking states each of the cooking states corresponding to at least two exhaust flow rates which the controller implements in response to the controller's differentiation of the two states and which predefined signal is simultaneously used to differentiate a fire condition, in response to the differentiation of which, the same controller activates a fire suppression mechanism.

Abstract: A fire suppression system includes a high pressure inert gas source that is configured to provide a first inert gas output and a low pressure inert gas source that is configured to provide a second inert gas output. A distribution network is connected with the high and low pressure inert gas sources to distribute the first and second inert gas outputs. A controller is operatively connected with at least the distribution network to control how the respective first and second inert gas outputs are distributed.

Abstract: A wildfire suppression system is shown that includes a detector that can identify a wildfire threat from an approaching wildfire. When a wildfire is detected, a fire suppression system is activated to pump a fire retardant product, such as water or foam, through a fire retardant distribution system to supply the fire retardant to a series of water dispersion devices that are positioned to protect a structure and a set of landscape elements such as trees, flowers, bushes, and shrubs. Various embodiments can include automatic notification to local fire and police authorities of the presence of the wildfire, and can also include local electrical power generating units that can provide the electrical power needed to operate and control the wildfire suppression system.

Abstract: An apparatus for discharging a fire-extinguishing agent includes a detection mechanism and a triggering mechanism. The detection mechanism includes a temperature responsive element configured to detect the presence of a fire. The triggering mechanism is operatively connected to the detection mechanism and adapted to trigger the discharge of the fire-extinguishing agent from an agent container upon the detection of the presence of a fire by the detection mechanism.

Abstract: Tools and techniques for suppressing fires. Such tools might transmit a signal that generates one or more waves (which might be mechanical waves, electromagnetic waves, and/or the like) that is sufficient to disrupt the relationship between the electrons in a fire and the ionized nuclei to which those electrons are attracted. The resulting repulsion (between the nuclei and/or the electrons) that form the plasma of the fire can serve to disperse the plasma, thereby suppressing the fire.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for hot aisle/cold aisle data center fire suppression according to various aspects of the present invention include a detection system that is configured to be located proximate to a side of a computer cabinet facing a hot aisle and a discharge system that is configured to be located within a subfloor having a cooling airflow that is directed upwards from the subfloor through one or more vents in the subfloor and into a cold aisle. The detection system may be configured to detect a fire condition such as smoke exiting the cabinet and in response generate a signal that activates the discharge system. The discharge system may be configured to inject a fire suppressant into the cooling airflow, whereby the cooling airflow may facilitate delivery of the fire suppressant into the cold aisle and the computer cabinet.

Abstract: This discovery provides means to move cryogenic liquids safely in circumstances not needing long term liquid state preservation, to: reduce mass from current practiced cryogenic containments, lower cost, making methods affordable, and be disposable, if necessary. Using liquid Nitrogen as the transport agent for Nitrogen gas in fire, crises and energy situations allows expelling of foreign substances by both liquid and gaseous Nitrogen keeps both temperature and purity of the gas. expanding quantity at evaporation to over 200 times volume, and employing plastic materials properly constructed for rapid movement, thermal insulation, inclusion of electrical wiring and function in dead air space, and flow direction control using valves. This allows fixed Nitrogen fire control systems, replacing water sprinkler systems, eliminating water damage and electrical arcing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a technique of emitting fire extinguishing sand on an upper surface of a fire extinguishing object such as an assembled battery housed in a rack in a multistage manner by means of gas pressure to extinguish fire. In the present invention, a tip end portion of a flattened nozzle main body 12 is provided with a deflecting plate 16, and by spraying the fire extinguishing sand obliquely downward and letting the fire extinguishing sand bound, the fire extinguishing sand is dispersed on the entire upper surface uniformly.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating a mist is provided. The apparatus has at least one working fluid supply conduit having an inlet in fluid communication with a supply of working fluid and an outlet in fluid communication with a first mixing chamber. The apparatus also includes a plurality of transport fluid passages, each of which has an inlet adapted to receive a supply of transport fluid and an outlet in fluid communication with the mixing chamber. Downstream of the mixing chamber is a nozzle having an inlet in fluid communication with the mixing chamber, an outlet, and a throat portion intermediate the nozzle inlet and outlet. The throat portion of the nozzle has a cross sectional area which is less than that of either the nozzle inlet or the nozzle outlet. The apparatus enhances the atomization of the working fluid to generate the mist.