SigniFire Video Image Smoke and Flame Detection

Fike Video Image Detection

Intro to Video Image Detection

● Based on video analytics technology

● Utilized in:● manufacturing● facial recognition● inventory management● product identification

Solution

The most effective fire detection system is the human being, using visual identification of fire or smoke.

Solution

● Signifire uses visual imaging and artificial intelligence (machine vision) to emulate human fire recognition.

● “Trained” with 1000’s of real and false fires.

● Analyzes each frame of 480X640 pixels @15 frames/sec

● Scans 4.5 million datapoints (luma value)/second analyzing the image for signs of combustion 24/7/365.

What is Video Smoke and Fire Detection?

● Uses visible spectrum spatially resolved video images from stationary cameras

● Analyze each frame pixel by pixel using Digital Signal Processing (DSP) high and low pass filters

● Converts 15 frames of pixel data to one normalized pattern

● Pattern is fed to neural network for confirmation

Customized Fire Detection● Detection Algorithms

● Smoke● Flame● Reflected Fire Light● Motion

● All included on camera● Individually enabled and adjusted

● Detect or blocking zones● Sensitivities● Time delay (Alarm verification)● Relay output● On/Off schedules

Targeted DetectionReduce False Alarms

Flame Detection – Large Pan Fire

Flame Detection – Small Pan Fire

Reflected Fire Light Detection

Smoke Detection

Motion Detection

● Motion detection is a byproduct of analysis● Can be tied to image location and schedule

IP Network Camera

FSM-IP NVR

●Handles up to 32 SigniFire IP cameras●Available in 3TB (2U) and 6TB (3U) storage configurations●Wintel platform●Rack mountable●Available in ruggedized

SpyderGuardTM

● Remote monitoring software application● Functions on a standard PC workstation● Provides video surveillance, fire safety monitoring, and allows

integration of an unlimited number of SigniFire systems

SpyderGuardTM

● View active alarm conditions● Receive an audible voice warning● Locate the event on building and site plans● Coordinate response efforts

SpyderGuardTM

● System records 24/7● History timeline of

detected events● View and download

video from any time period

● Easily identify and download video of events

● Used in commissioning – eliminate false alarms

SpyderPanel

● Provides simplified remote monitoring

● Functions on a touch screen unit

● Provides video surveillance, fire safety monitoring, and allows integration of an unlimited number of SigniFire systems

● Allows user to view active alarm conditions

● Receive an audible warning

● Locate the event on building and site plans

● Coordinate response efforts

System ArchitectureVideo Management● SigniFire IP Network cameras● CAT 5 Computer Cable● IP Infrastructure (Switches)● FSM-IP Network Video

Recorder (NVR)● Remote Monitoring Software

SpyderGuardFire Alarm● Dry contacts● Monitor Module● Fire Alarm Panel

SigniFire Server Capabilities

● Processes up to 16 IP camera feeds for smoke or fire

● Can also take any analog camera feeds that have been encoded into an IP stream

Explosion Proof Enclosure

Hot Work

ChallengeTypical large volume Detection devices● Spot Smoke/Heat Detectors: ● Beam detectors● Aspirating Systems ● Linear Heat

Challenges● Smoke must interact with detection device● Installation, inspection and maintenance on high ladder, lift or scaffolding

SigniFire can be installed lower than ceiling level and brings detection to the fire.

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Challenge

● Conventional detection devices are not suitable for many applications having large volume or high ceilings

● Stratification issues● Sprinkler systems designed for building

protection, require a large fire to activate● First responders require early, “actionable

intelligence” to avoid costly fire damage and injury.

● Cause of fires unknown – can rarely make changes to avoid future incidents

NFPA Journal Aug/Jul 2011 High challenge warehouse

Smoke Detection in a Distribution Center

Dominion Energy Flame Test

Dominion Energy Smoke Test

Outdoor Detection

Customers

Sikorsky Helicopter

Hydroelectric Facility

Satellite Assembly

Electrical Rooms

National Academy of Science (DC Mall)

Smoke Detection - Trash to Energy Plant

Arenas

Magnesium Plant

Comparative Testing Objective

●Compare the smoke and fire detection capabilities of various technologies during the developing stage of a fire in a high bay environment. ●Testing was witnessed and documented by Schirmer Engineering●Equipment was designed and installed by fire protection distributors●Test Facility measures ~60 ft by 35 ft with 18 ft ceilings

Source Images

Results

Detection Technology % activation (% first to Activate)

ASD Level 1 100% (6%)

ASD Level 2 70%

Beam 63%

Ion 55% (6%)

Photo 52%

VID 100% (88%)

Development of Design Fire ScenarioFacility Characteristic – ● Large Volume Space● High Value Assets● Desire for Security● Outdoor flame detection

Fire Characteristic -● Visible Signature

Occupant Characteristics –● Trained● On Site Security /

Monitoring

Design

Risk Management of Fire

The Risk of Fire is equal to

Probability of a FireX

Loss associated with that Fire

Warehouse Fires - Example

Annual Risk Expense – Probability of Fire X Single Loss Occurrence● 1% chance of fire that requires fire brigade intervention Avg. cost $590,000● 0.25% chance of warehouse fire that causes roof collapse Avg. cost $6,000,000*● Average annual risk expense = (.01 X 590,000 + .0025 X 6,000,000) = $20,900*The Probability of Fires in Warehouses and Storage Premises, Hymes & Flynn, 1992

SigniFire mitigates this risk through very early detection and situational awareness

4 SigniFire Camera System can be installed for less than $20,000!

Where do fires start?

When do fires happen?

Combustible Dust

●Combustible dust in a facility can cause a very dangerous condition in suspension●SigniFire can detect dust clouds that resemble smoke●Several of the largest explosion and fire events were attributable to dust

●West Pharmaceutical●Imperial Sugar●Grain Elevators●Coal Dust

Dust Detection

Mitigating Nuisance Alarms

● Sensitivities● Blocking or Detection Zones● Delays● Cross Zoning● Schedules● Commissioning Period

Zoning

Maintenance and Commissioning

● Report generation● NFPA requirements

● Left to Manufacturers● How to commission

● Commissioning report● Ways to test system

● Propane torch● Smoke emitters● Canned smoke● Motion zones● User initiated alarms

Video Detection Scenario

Fast Detection

IP

Coordinate response with live

video

Dry-contact

SpyderGuard Visual ID

Improved response time and situational awareness

Email message

Dial 911

Customizable Fire Detection● One or more detection algorithm(s)● Detect or mask areas● Zone on-off schedules● Sensitivity settings● Cost savings A. Less wire and conduit/scaffolding B. Fewer devices● Minimum operational disruption● Quick system modification

“Custom Fire Detection Solutions For Challenging Applications”

Advantages

● Volume Detection● Large coverage area● Situational awareness● Continuous video

recording● Standards and Listing

● Fast detection● Cost● Nuisance rejection● Post event

reconstruction● NFPA 72, FM and UL

Provides a solution to fire and smoke detection in large volume facilities where

no detection has historically been deployed

Contact Information

Fike Video Image Detection47 Loveton Circle, Suite FSparks, MD 21152Ph: 410-472-6590Fax: 410-472-6595Webpage: www.signifire.com

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