Essays about: "fire and explosion risk"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words fire and explosion risk.

  1. 1. Flow batteries - Impact on fire safety

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Ajay Menon; [2022]
    Keywords : Flow battery; Flow battery types; Flow battery risks; Firefighting; Fire risk analysis; Safety hazards in flow batteries; Fire risks in lithium-ion battery; Safety hazard in lithium-ion battery; Application of battery storage systems; Safety reports.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The need for sustainable renewable energy has been increasing due to the negative impact of non-renewable energy sources. With the unstable and sporadic nature of sustainable renewable energy, flow batteries show immense potential in mitigating these issues. READ MORE

  3. 2. Safe, Sustainable Discharge of Electric Vehicle Batteries as a Pre-treatment Step to Crushing in the Recycling Process

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Nicole Nembhard; [2019]
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    Abstract : According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, an increase in global temperature to above 1.5°C can be halted but would require immediate intervention to reach net zero emissions in the next 15 years. This intervention would have to make use of sustainable energy technologies such as net-zero carbon systems for automobiles. READ MORE

  4. 3. Rich 2D Mapping

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Zulqarnain Haider; [2014]
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    Abstract : Fire fighting operations, sometimes, can put the life of fire fighters in threat. For example an environment with potential fire risk and with the presence of gas bottles can cause an explosion, besides other dangers, and certainly put the life of both the victims and fire fighters at risk. READ MORE

  5. 4. Functional performance criteria for comparison of less flammable transformer oils with respect to fire and explosion risk

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

    Author : Denis Hellebuyck; [2013]
    Keywords : Flammability; transformer oils; fire and explosion risk; cone calorimeter test; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Power grids worldwide are expanding not only driven by ambitious clean energy, but also because of the rising need for reliable energy. Key components of these power grids are transformers. Transformers are traditionally filled with mineral oil, to serve as a coolant and dielectric insulator. READ MORE

  6. 5. Safety Assessment for Oil Tankers and Container Vessels Focused on Fire and Explosion in the Machinery Space

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

    Author : Katarina Lindgren; Mateusz Sosnowski; [2009]
    Keywords : Maritime Safety; Risk Analysis; Fire Safety; Machinery Space; Oil Tanker; Container Vessel; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : A considerable part of world merchandise is transported by sea, and with about 150,000 crew members working on the ship types of interest for this thesis there is much at stake if an accident occurs, both with respect to human lives and financial losses. Since fires have previously shown to be responsible for many accidents with severe consequences, the aim of this thesis has been to investigate the risks of fires and/or explosions in the machinery space of oil tankers and container vessels. READ MORE