{"id":248887,"date":"2024-08-22T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T08:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mactwin.com\/thermal-camera-leading-role-in-rapid-fire-detection-in-the-waste-sector\/"},"modified":"2024-10-03T10:58:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T09:58:08","slug":"thermal-camera-leading-role-in-rapid-fire-detection-in-the-waste-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mactwin.com\/en\/thermal-camera-leading-role-in-rapid-fire-detection-in-the-waste-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Thermal camera: leading role in rapid fire detection in the waste sector"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recently, there have been a striking number of (large) fires in the waste sector.
\nThese fires usually start with scalding, after which the waste starts to smolder.
\nEarly detection can prevent a major fire from starting.
\nThe targeted use of thermal cameras is an effective measure in this industry and for this type of fire. <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The fires at waste processing companies this summer usually started with heating and almost without exception took place after closing time.
\nThere were no more employees present who could identify or do anything.
\nThe damage was extensive and the industry is urgently looking for a reliable detection method. <\/p>\n

Development of fire in waste heap<\/h3>\n

In order to be able to select a reliable, rapid fire detection<\/a> , it is important to know how fire develops in a waste heap, what negative conditions (such as dust and smoke) are present and where the waste mountain is located (outside, inside, size of the room, etc.).
\nFire in a waste heap starts with scalding.
\nAs a result of an exothermic reaction, a chemical reaction in which heat is released, the temperature in the waste heap rises without absorbing heat from the environment.
\nThis usually happens deep in the waste heap, where the material can no longer lose its heat to its environment.
\nThe temperature continues to rise until it ignites.
\nAnd in a mountain full of mostly highly flammable materials, an incipient fire quickly develops into a large conflagration. <\/p>\n

Rapid detection of first signals<\/h3>\n

Ideally, the first signs of heating (an increase in temperature) are already detected.
\nThen there is no smoke and there are no flames.
\nAnd there is still time to take repressive measures so that heating does not become a fire.
\nWith a thermal camera, an increase in temperature can be detected very quickly and accurately. <\/p>\n

How does a thermal camera work?<\/h3>\n

A thermal camera, also known as a thermal imaging camera, observes images in the infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
\nThe camera detects\/measures temperature differences and makes them visible in a thermal image.
\nThe temperature is measured very accurately.
\nThermal cameras do not need light and are not or hardly affected by negative conditions.
\nIt is also possible to set an alarm threshold (a temperature value) and to mark the area in which the measurements are to be taken.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Deployment in the waste sector<\/h3>\n

In view of the above description, it is clear that a thermal camera is very suitable for detecting heating in a waste mountain.
\nAfter all, heat is an increase in temperature somewhere deep in the waste mountain.
\nOn the thermal image provided by the thermal camera, such hotspots are clearly visible.
\nThe alarm threshold is adjustable.
\nIt is also possible to set different alarm thresholds for working days and non-working days.
\nIn the first case, the alarm threshold may be higher; After all, there is also staff present who can take action at the slightest signals.
\nIf there is no staff present, the alarm threshold can be set to 50\u00b0C, for example.
\nA time interval can also be linked to the alarm threshold.
\nFor example: the camera only sounds an alarm if the set temperature (alarm threshold) is measured for more than one minute.
\nThis prevents the heat from a moving shovel from causing an alarm.
\nThere are also thermal cameras that provide overview images in addition to the thermal image. <\/p>\n

Cemacs Recycling<\/h3>\n

The thermal camera plays a leading role in Mactwin’s Cemacs Recycling solution.
\nAll information from this camera is transmitted to and processed by the Cemacs Security Hub.
\nIt also sends the alarm messages to the alarm center and\/or a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
\nIt is possible to receive only a text message, but also to receive the thermal and overview images.
\nThis makes it possible to immediately assess the situation on site and to take appropriate action.
\nWhether or not automatically, such as controlling the sprinkler or sprinkler system.
\nImages are stored for a short period of time, so that it is possible to look back.
\nIt is also possible to integrate speed cameras and\/or sirens into the system.
\nThen the people on the shop floor are optimally alerted and can take immediate action. <\/p>\n

Organisational measures<\/h3>\n

In addition to quickly detecting an incipient fire, it is at least as important in the waste sector to take organisational measures.
\nTo store waste for as short a time as possible and to keep it dry, for example.
\nIt is important to make clear agreements about this and to make staff aware of the importance of such organisational measures.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Recently, there have been a striking number of (large) fires in the waste sector.
\nThese fires usually start with scalding, after which the waste starts to smolder.
\nEarly detection can prevent a major fire from starting.
\nThe targeted use of thermal cameras is an effective measure in this industry and for this type of fire. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":19420,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"wds_primary_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[500,505],"tags":[584,561,600],"class_list":["post-248887","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-fire-safety","tag-fire-safety","tag-heat-detection","tag-thermal-camera"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mactwin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248887","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mactwin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mactwin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mactwin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mactwin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=248887"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mactwin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248887\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mactwin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19420"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mactwin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=248887"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mactwin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=248887"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mactwin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=248887"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}