Here you can read about Brandforsk’s ongoing projects and download info-sheets detailing a project’s background, aims and method.
Sustainable management of fire extinguishing water.
Climate adaptation is becoming increasingly important in several professional areas and sectors of society, including the fire service. In the fire service, this has led to increased attention to the environmental impact of fires – both from the fire itself and from extinguishing efforts …
Read moreSmart Fire-Safe Buildings – Using building sensors to improve fire protection.
In today’s building landscape, what is called “smart buildings” is something that has become increasingly common. The definition varies somewhat, but in most cases it is about buildings being constructed with technology that monitors the building in various ways with the aim of increasing the building’s performance in terms of comfort, sustainability, energy efficiency, etc …
Read moreIdentification of sparks during hot work – a preliminary study with advanced camera technology and sensors
Hot work is one of the main causes of fires on construction sites and in industry. Despite training efforts, routines and checklists, accidents still occur – often due to the human factor. This project aims to reduce the risk of fire by developing a new method to identify spark formation at a very early stage.
Read moreWill the most damaging vegetation fires increase in a future climate?
In large parts of northern and eastern Europe, spring fires in last year’s grass on open ground account for an even larger proportion of fires. Although these rapid, but usually smaller, fires receive less media coverage, research shows that they are responsible for most damage to people and buildings …
Read moreSafe flame retardants from nature.
Although flame retardants are an important component of a fire-safe society, unfortunately many of them are hazardous to health, and the spread of persistent and toxic flame retardants is a major environmental problem …
Read moreBattery energy storage in lithium-ion batteries – Impact assessment of explosion and spread of toxic combustion products
In a sustainable society, new solutions are constantly being developed to produce and store energy reliably. The increasing power demand and the growing share of renewable energy have led the market to rapidly develop new systems, but the rapid pace also brings challenges, especially when it comes to fire safety …
Read moreCost-effective method to estimate fire protection treatment status on existing facades
Wood is a climate-smart building material that can reduce carbon emissions, but it is also flammable and therefore requires special fire safety. Fire protection treatment can reduce the risk of fire spreading and make it possible to have more visible wood in buildings …
Read moreEmergency response support – battery fires
Battery energy storage systems are now being installed in everything from homes to large facilities. As more installations are being installed, the risk of fires involving these systems also increases. To date, at least 60 battery fires in homes have been reported globally, and the number is increasing …
Read moreLearning from wildfire experience in Australia
Future climate conditions are expected to extend the fire seasons in Sweden and increase the occurrence of severe droughts. This will heighten society’s vulnerability to forest fires, which in turn requires climate adaptation strategies for a variety of stakeholders, e.g. the general public, property owners, municipalities, and landowners …
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