Presentation

40 Pages·2010·4.25 MB·English

FM Global: Protecting the Value Your Business Creates
Supporting Sustainability
Dennis Anderson, P.E.
Our Focus on Sustainability
Loss Prevention
Integral to Sustainability
Risk Factors = 2-14% of CO2
“Green”can increase by 3X
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Construction Operation Time Demolition
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Alternative Energy Sources: Wind
Alternative Energy Sources: Solar
Breaking New Ground for 175 Years
Innovating Then
Innovating Now
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Unique Tools
Scientific Computing
• New Linux Cluster for Fire and Natural Hazard Analysis
• 2.7*1012Calculations/Second
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Unique Tools
Forensic Analysis and Material Science Labs
Failed Sprinkler Part
Scanning Electronic Microscope No Defects
Magnifies up to 300,000 X Part Overloaded
Boiler Tube Remove Copper Deposits
Micro X-Ray Fluorescence To Prevent Failure
Unique Tools: Research Campus
Natural Hazards Lab
•7,000 sq m
•EQ Lab
Fire Technology Lab
Hydraulics Lab Multimedia
Electrical Lab Center
Materials Lab
Large Burn Lab Improvements
•Two Movable Ceilings
•Humidity Control
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Fire Technology Lab: Photo Album Tour
Fire Technology Lab
Fire Technology Small Burn Labs
Fire Technology Small Burn Labs
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Fire Technology Small Burn Labs
Fire Technology Small Burn Labs
Fire Technology Small Burn Labs
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Fire Technology Small Burn Labs
Fire Technology Large Burn Lab
Fire Technology Large Burn Lab
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Fire Technology Large Burn Lab
Why such a $100M+ investment?
Fire Technology Lab
Hydraulic Oils burn
$$$111222,,,000000000,,,000000000
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Combustible aircraft hangars burn
$$$333111,,,555000777,,,000000000
Wet sand burns?
$$$333222,,,444777000,,,000000000
Plastics burn
$$$444222,,,777666333,,,000000000
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Oil-cooled milling machines burn
$$$555666,,,222000555,,,000000000
Plastic conveyors burn
$$$222000000,,,000000000,,,000000000
The Common Theme: No Sprinklers
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Fire Protection System Innovation
Research/Testing and Technology Come Together
Ceiling Density and Performance
#1- Key Sprinkler Attributes
K Factor
KK 55..66 KK 2255..22
((KK8800)) ((KK336600))
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