Biomass and waste-to-energy plants face unique challenges due to the build-up of heat and combustible vapours, such as methane, that can occur around biomass waste during storage.
The decomposition of organic material can create conditions that are highly susceptible to starting a fire, with the presence of fuel, heat and oxygen.
Preventing these fires is crucial to safeguard property and personnel, minimise any financial losses and business interruption, and to ensure materials remain available for energy generation rather than being lost to fire.
Merlin design, supply and install specialist fire protection systems for biomass plants and electricity substations, to deliver industry-leading levels of safety and fire prevention.
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How We Can Help
Merlin’s team of experienced engineers are fully aware of the pressures imposed by authorities like the Environment Agency and the Health & Safety Executive on waste management facilities and energy generation plants.
We can design bespoke solutions for fixed firefighting and proactive protection for the waste and recycling sector, including waste-to-energy facilities.
In some incidents, fires are started due to contact between stray waste materials and overheating vehicle engines.
To mitigate against this risk, we are the exclusive UK and Ireland supplier of the Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection System, with a base for the Ireland market in County Kildare.
We can supply and install this system in vehicles and mobile plant operating on waste and biomass sites, to work alongside your fixed firefighting solutions.
Round the Clock Protection
Our team appreciates the risks posed by 24/7/365 operations, as are common at power stations and busy waste management facilities.
Constant operations mean a continual threat, and that means you also need round-the-clock monitoring to detect any developing fire risk or increase in ambient temperatures.
If you also have a 24-hour fleet of waste transport vehicles and/or on-site heavy plant, these should also be monitored at all times, as you never know when a fire might start.
Our fire protection plans are comprehensive and use solutions recognised by insurers, so that you benefit from reduced premiums to further enhance the return on investment.
What We Do
Once you make your initial no-obligation enquiry, we can schedule an in-person assessment free of charge, where we will inspect your premises and discuss any targets and KPIs you have in place.
We will then devise an appropriate Fire Prevention Plan, using a selection of our fire monitoring and suppression solutions to mitigate the specific risks detected on your site.
Because we have an established track record working with industry-leading brands from all over the world, we are in a unique position to offer innovative third-party solutions that work alongside conventional techniques to provide comprehensive fire protection.
To find out more, please contact the Merlin team today using the details on our Contact page, and one of our engineers will be happy to help you decide on the best fire prevention solutions for your premises.
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