Essays about: "Fire Prevention"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 15 essays containing the words Fire Prevention.

  1. 11. Semi-quantitative valuation of risk treatment - A model for premium distribution based on fire loss prevention

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik; Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Therés Möller; [2007]
    Keywords : Fire Loss Prevention; Loss Prevention; Loss Prevention Point LPP model; Multiple Attribute Deci- sion Making MADM method; Pre-risk option; Premium distribution; Post-risk option; Risk Man- agement; Risk Treatment; Simple Additive Weighting SAW method; Treat Risk; Valuation criteria; Valuation factor.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The objective of this master’s thesis has been to develop a model for valuation and comparison be- tween SCA plants with reference to fire loss prevention work. The aim of this report has been ful- filled by analysing results from literature studies, interviews and questionnaires answered by per- sons experienced within fire loss prevention work and paper industry. READ MORE

  3. 12. The role of fire in the Miombo forest : And the adaptation of the Community-based forest management to meet local needs

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Katarina Käll; [2006]
    Keywords : Miombo forest; disturbance of fire; adaptation to fire; fire prevention; community-based forest management;

    Abstract : The Miombo forest is represented in seven countries in the subtropical area of Africa and is an example of ecosystem adapted to the disturbance of anthropogenic fire. The forest yields a number of different ecosystem goods and services including fuelwood, honey and soil protection. READ MORE

  4. 13. Fire Prevention and Health Assessment in Hypoxic Environment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik; Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Petter Berg; Andreas Lindgren; [2004]
    Keywords : Hypoxic environment; fire prevention; health assessment; health effects; fire behaviour; occupants; risk; safety; safety management; hypoxia; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The main objective is to investigate if hypoxic environment is a viable fire prevention method in occupied enclosures. Hypoxic environment is a technique where the oxygen concentration is constantly reduced inside an enclosure. The purpose with the technique is to prevent fires and in case of a fire reduce the risk for fire spreading. READ MORE

  5. 14. Forest fires and fire management in Sweden : a comparison with Spain

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Jerónimo López; [2003]
    Keywords : forest fire; fire management;

    Abstract : Forest fires have been an influential disturbance on the flora and the fauna both in the Boreal and in the Mediterranean regions. Through this project, it has been shown that this problem is very different from one region to the other. READ MORE

  6. 15. On Probabilistic Assessment of Life Safety in Buildings on Fire.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik; Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Gunnar H. Kristjansson; [1996]
    Keywords : Icelandic fire prevention regulation; life safety; Fire engineering; evacuation of buildings; reliability methods; analysis of uncertainty; b-index; smoke development; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study deals with the assessment, using probabilistic methods, of people’s fire safety in buildings. The problem is addressed by modelling the evacuation of people from the fire- and smoke-threatened area. The buildings considered are assumed to be designed according to the Icelandic fire prevention regulation. READ MORE