Kidde Fire Systems Introduces New Monitors
Kidde Fire Systems launched a new control head monitor (CHM) for electric actuators and solenoid monitors for directional valves. The new CHM is fully compliant with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 2001-2012 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems and is designed for simple installation on existing Kidde systems. According to the company, electric actuators are commonly used as activating devices for the release of a fire suppression agent in the event of a fire and the NFPA requires these devices to be in place and ready to activate.
Fire Shelters Enhance Safety for Offshore Gas Project
Three passive fire shelters designed to protect the control electronics of automatic emergency shutdown and fire suppression systems on offshore gas production platforms in the Arabian Gulf are being supplied by the outdoor enclosure specialist Intertec. Fabricated using lightweight composite GRP (glass reinforced polyester) materials, the shelters employ patented techniques to resist fire for two hours, allowing critical electronic safety equipment to remain operational. Although there are currently no standards for this application area that cover containment temperatures…
Ocean Safety gains LR Authorization for gas cylinder inspection
Ocean Safety has received the EC Certificate of Authorization from Lloyds Register, allowing the company to carry out all in-house certifications of gas cylinders. Ocean Safety is now authorized to pressure test many cylinders including composite, welded steel, seamless steel and aluminum gas. These cylinders are used in many applications within the commercial marine markets, including liferaft inflation and fire suppression systems. www.oceansafety.com (As published in the March 2014 edition of Marine News - www.marinelink.com)
Ocean Safety Certified for Gas Cylinder Inspection
Independent safety supplier in the U.K., Ocean Safety, received the EC Certificate of Authorization from Lloyds Register, allowing the company to carry out all in-house certifications of gas cylinders. In accordance with the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive 2010/35EU, Ocean Safety is now authorized to pressure test many types of cylinders including composite, welded steel, seamless steel and aluminum gas. These cylinders are used in many applications within the commercial and leisure marine markets, including cruise ships, liferaft inflation and fire suppression systems.
