Print this pageSmoke detection in rail cars
Passenger rail cars represent a unique challenge for engineers designing a fire detection system. Traditional point-type smoke detectors are not suited to trains. High levels of dust and lint frequently cause them to false alarm. Also, the high airflow in a rail car dilutes smoke, making detection difficult for these detectors that passively wait for smoke to reach them.
A VESDA smoke detection system is the ideal solution for trains. A VESDA system provides the earliest possible warning of a potential fire event by detecting smoke particles at the incipient stage of fire. Detection at this early stage enables proactive investigation of the source of the smoke. Action can be taken before the fire escalates. Loss of life from smoke inhalation can be prevented. A safe evacuation can be managed. P ortable fire extinguishers are being removed from the passenger areas of trains due to excessive vandalism. This makes early detection essential.
An additional benefit of very early warning is the protection of service provision. Failure of high current electrical, HVAC and switching systems is a common cause of service disruption. Detecting the very low levels of smoke produced by such failures allows action to be taken before service is disrupted.
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VESDA Air sampling smoke detection on railcars
This application brochure describes how a VESDA smoke detector can fitted in a rail car to provide very early warning smoke detection.
Life Safety and Business Productivity Improvements Through Early Warning Smoke Detection In Rail Cars
This white paper explores the life safety and smoke detection aspect in passenger rolling stock (rail cars). Includes case study.
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