14. Nov 24 Mer info New report: Analysis of fatal fires in Norway in the 2015-2020 period 21. Oct 24 Mer info Fall webinar with RISE Fire Research 27. Jun 24 Mer info New R&D Project with Hunton Fiber 25. Jun 24 Mer info Finger Jointed Timber! 28. May 24 Mer info Two new reports: BRAVENT Large-scale fire tests World's largest plate thermometer! Recently, RISE Fire Research has developed and used the world’s largest plate thermometers as part of fire experiments in a project on hydrogen safety, called the SH2IFT project. RISE Fire Research has made five of these plate thermometers for hydrogen jet fire testing in the SH2IFT-project. They measure 3 x 3 meters and have a total of 30 thermocouples in a grid with 50 cm spacing. The five plates have been used to build an enclosure box where hydrogen jet fires have been released to simulate an ignited release from a hydrogen vehicle inside an enclosed space. Plate thermometers are very good at measuring the relevant heat load to surfaces that are exposed to fires and the plate thermocouple enclosure gave a good total overview of the thermal exposure to the surrounding surfaces that were directly and indirectly impinged by the hydrogen jet fire. - It is exciting to have this unofficial world record here in Trondheim Norway, and we are really looking forward to sharing the results from the study!, says task leader in SH2IFT and research scientist at RISEFR, Reidar Stølen The SH2IFT-project is increasing the competence within the safety of hydrogen technology with a focus on quantifying the consequences of releases of hydrogen in enclosed spaces. Through experimental work with both gaseous and liquid hydrogen, the project will improve and verify simulation models that can be used to calculate the consequences of leaks from different relevant hydrogen segments. The project is funded by the Research Council of Norway (ENERGIX - 280964). Learn more about the project: https://www.sintef.no/projectweb/sh2ift/ https://risefr.no/tjenester/forskning-og-utredning/sh2ift Learn more about plate thermocouples: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/fam.2667 For more info or input, please contact us! Christoph Meraner, christoph.meraner@risefr.no, Reidar Stølen, reidar.stolen@risefr.no The world's largest plate thermometer is being mounted in the test setup for hydrogen jet fire testing in the SH2IFT-project. Photo: RISE Fire Research/ SH2IFT Photos from the fire experiments of hydrogen jet fires in the SH2IFT-project. Photo: RISE Fire Research/ SH2IFT Archive November 2024 New report: Analysis of fatal fires in Norway in the 2015-2020 period October 2024 Fall webinar with RISE Fire Research June 2024 New R&D Project with Hunton Fiber Finger Jointed Timber! May 2024 Two new reports: BRAVENT Large-scale fire tests 90 Years Anniversary for the Fire Lab in Trondheim April 2024 New report: BraTeK Fire-protective textiles March 2024 Making Air Cargo Safer by Testing January 2024 New report: Sweeping of fireplaces Do EVs burn more frequently than fossil cars? December 2023 New report: Fire safety during construction and rehabilitation of buildings New report: Fire for Christmas November 2023 Recording of autumn webinar RISE Fire Research autumn-webinar October 2023 New report: Silo fire guideline, 13 measures and 4 warnings September 2023 FRIC is secured continued operation June 2023 New report: Fire evacuation during lithium-ion battery fires in electric scooters New report: Fire safety in semi-automatic parking facilities May 2023 New report on waste fires Improved Fire Resistance in Cultural Heritage Doors April 2023 New report: Comparison of two test methodologies for fire testing of façade systems December 2022 New report: Experiences regarding personal protection water mist systems installed in dwellings October 2022 New report: Fire safety in naturally ventilated car parks September 2022 New RISE-reports: Solar cell installations on buildings February 2022 New report: Fire in the cavity behind royal-oil treated cladding of pine November 2021 New project: Wildfires September 2021 New report: Efficient, low-exposure and environmentally friendly extinguishing of fires in small building units July 2021 New projects: Hydrogen and Ammonia New report: Assessment of reaction to fire behaviour of façade cladding of wood June 2021 New report: Venting from lithium-ion batteries in homes May 2021 New report: BRAVENT – Clogging of ventilation filters with fire smoke February 2021 Water mist protection of hangars Deviations for wood cladding January 2021 New report: Safety requirements for charcoal burning ovens in restaurants. December 2020 BRAVENT: Research project granted! Fire safe holidays November 2020 New report: From petrol station to multifuel energy station: Changes in fire and explosion safety October 2020 World's largest plate thermometer! Renergy – Renewable Energy Cluster New fire and rescue school September 2020 New report: Investigation of fire in multi-storey car park at Stavanger airport Sola 7th January 2020 August 2020 We offer CFD simulation services! March 2020 RISE supports society and industry- how may we help? Live streaming of tests February 2020 New report: Fire safety in buildings used for play and recreational activity New report: Indoor charcoal and wood fuelled grills New report: Charging electric vehicles in garages December 2019 New report: Fire risk associated with storage of disconnected batteries November 2019 New report: Innovative electrical system for buildings – consequences for fire safety New report: Fires in waste facilities August 2019 Meet the new fire professor! New CEO at RISE Fire Research May 2019 New report! IG-541 and personal safety April 2019 New report! Fire safety in energy efficient buildings March 2019 New report! Fire safety in cross laminated timber buildings - a review Kick-off for unique investment in fire safety in Norway! January 2019 New reports! Spread of heat and smoke in ventilation ducts November 2018 Fire seminar 2018 Fire Research and Innovation Centre in Trondheim September 2018 New report: Solar cell technology and fire safety Are W. Brandt is new IWMA president Update from the PartiKle project May 2018 New report: Risk analysis for the use of propane gas bottles in buildings April 2018 New report on fire requirements for claddings and surfaces January 2018 BRAVENT: Fire and smoke in ventilation ducts Two research projects granted October 2017 New report: Fatal fires are a social problem April 2017 Inferno caused by lack of preventive measures March 2017 We become RISE Fire Research February 2017 New report on fire requirements for materials and products on petroleum offshore facilities. December 2016 IMPROVER's First Newsletter October 2016 «Knowledge for a safe and sustainable society» September 2016 Freezing news: we're now offering tests of CSP insulation materials June 2016 SP Fire Research listed in the Achilles database March 2016 CO sensors decrease time to detection of smouldering fires significantly SP Fire Research also provides FEM modelling for Fire Engineering Applications September 2015 New, unique experimental module for fire tests August 2015 The first IMPROVER Workshop September 25th 2015 April 2015 New database for product documentations New report available: Droplet sizes from deluge nozzles New PhD candidate