Safety at waste and recycling industry: Detection and mitigation of waste fire accidents.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.02.004
Abstract: In this study, NASA's VIIRS (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite) fire hotspots and data of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), collected between 2012 and 2018, was integrated to characterize waste fire incidents that were… read more here.
Keywords: waste; reported msb; fire incidents; fire ... See more keywords
Optimization-Based Selection of Hydrants and Valves Control in Water Distribution Networks for Fire Incidents Management
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DOI: 10.1109/jsyst.2022.3159764
Abstract: In England and Wales, water utilities reduce hydraulic pressure to a minimum regulatory threshold in order to reduce leakage and avoid financial penalties. However, utilities are not legally bound to guarantee specific flow rates from… read more here.
Keywords: water; water distribution; fire incidents; optimization based ... See more keywords