Research
We have partnered with laboratories in the USA and Canada to conduct studies on various research topics relevant to the fire protection industry. SenezCo can be your partner in researching a fire safe future!
Some of our research studies have included:
Fire safety requirements for the storage of lithium-ion batteries have only recently been developed in the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC). At this time, the IFC includes basic prescriptive requirements for fire separation, fire detection and battery state of charge but will be expanded and refined in future code revision cycles. The basis of design for fire suppression and any provisions for explosion control are based on recommendations from a technical opinion report developed by a qualified engineer. The technical opinion report should be based on actual fire test data relevant to the specific batteries being stored.
The manufacturing process to produce lithium-ion batteries consists of many areas with distinct functions that change the risk and severity of the battery hazard as materials move through assembly and test operations. To understand the unique hazard at each level of assembly, the fire safety analysis is divided into three areas involving batteries cells, modules, and packs. We provide an overall fire protection strategy to address gaps in the prescriptive fire code for the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries that involves two pragmatic strategies implemented within your facility. The battery protection strategy considers all aspects of the battery manufacturing process. It minimizes fire risk, and fire impact through a fundamental understanding of the lithium-ion battery technology and the unique factors that drive fire risk by implementing sound and appropriate preventative safety procedures that control the root causes of thermal runaway.
Fire protection is critical in the distillery industry, where the handling and protection of the storage of flammable liquids presents unique and complex challenges. Research in this field focuses on developing and implementing safety measures tailored to distilleries, including the use of fire suppression systems, storage solutions, and industry-specific regulations to prevent and mitigate various fire hazards surrounding this type of occupancy.
Research can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of various firefighting techniques in different industrial or municipal settings. Our team focuses on exploring traditional methods and emerging technologies, mitigating response times, fire suppression efficiency, and the adaptability of firefighting techniques for specific hazards, ensuring optimal safety outcomes for occupants and emergency responders alike.
This research involves controlled fire burn studies conducted at both ¼ scale and full scale to simulate real-world fire propagation and combustion scenarios. These studies provide critical data on fire behavior, material performance, and the effectiveness of suppression systems, allowing for improved safety strategies and fire prevention methods in the industry.
With a focus on risk mitigation, protective equipment, and procedural protocols to enhance responder safety and reduce injury in high-risk environments, we use research to examine safety practices for emergency responders during fire incidents and other hazardous situations.
Contemporary hazard assessment techniques are explored across different types of occupancies, from industrial to residential, aimed to help focus on identifying potential fire risks, evaluating safety measures, and implementing tailored mitigation strategies to have comprehensive protection in diverse environments.
To identify and evaluate fire and safety risks associated with motorized vehicles, our team examines factors such as fuel types, electrical systems, and crash scenarios to develop targeted safety protocols and enhance fire prevention and suppression strategies.
Our investigation of the patterns and structural failures caused by fire damage through forensic analysis, focusing on identifying failure mechanisms, assessing material degradation, and providing insights into the integrity of fire-damaged structures, is to aid in improved design, recovery, and safety practices.
We are evaluating the performance and composition of foam solutions in various fire protection systems, focusing on effectiveness, environmental impact, and suitability for different fire hazards, as well as providing insights into optimizing foam-based fire suppression strategies.
Focusing on strategies to mitigate fire and explosion risks in industrial manufacturing facilities, we examine hazard identification, safety protocols, and advanced suppression systems to minimize the impact of fire-related incidents and aid operational safety.
