Araani WasteRecycling Real incident SRF

Fires in waste storage bunkers are a frequent and well-known problem. These fires can be caused by spontaneous combustion, in which a hidden source of heat resulting from biological decomposition or the chemical oxidation processes generates a rise in temperature. If the waste mass cannot dissipate the heat faster than it is generated, then spontaneous combustion can occur.

WHY VIDEO FIRE DETECTION IS IDEAL FOR WASTE PLANTS:

Harsh environments

Damp from spontaneous combustion, dust or waste flying around caused by loaders moving the waste heaps: a waste plant is the casebook example of a harsh environment. To make an accurate distinction between these phenomena and an actual smoke fume and initiating fire, there is a need for intelligent detection technology. Because of its visual nature and pattern-based analytics, Video Fire Detection can accurately detect starting fires without generating unwanted alarms.

Height

Waste storage bunkers usually have tall ceilings. Therefore, conventional point or beam type detectors would be very inefficient. Video Fire Detection cameras on the other hand can be installed high up attached to the bunker walls to ensure a good overview of the entire bunker. The distance between the camera and the waste pile is no problem, since the video image can be accurately analyzed from practically any distance.

High-risk

Due to the phenomenon of spontaneous combustion, there is always a high, actual risk of fire. The damage caused by fire can result in various financial losses, including loss of energy resources, loss in productivity, possible collateral damage, as well as the costs for fire extinguishing measures and cleanup - not to mention the risk of injury or even loss of life. In these cases, accurate, fast detection with a visual reference for the operator is of crucial importance.