University of Bolton and TBA Protective Technologies smart fire protection

At a glance

Fire protection with integrated wireless sensor technology will allow for better management of fires, thereby saving lives and protecting physical assets. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme has provided funding to TBA Protective Technologies and the University of Bolton to develop smart fire protection products.

Challenge

The main aim of the project is to integrate and connect wireless sensors with established textile-based fire protection products.

The approach

By transferring expertise in flexile sensors, energy harvesting and Bluetooth connectivity to TBA Protective Technologies, a leading specialist in fire protection, a smart system will be developed capable of measuring and reporting temperature and other environmental conditions to a control unit.

Benefits

Smart fire protection, when deployed in marine and multiple occupancy buildings (for example), can inform emergency services as to the progress and development of a fire and how best to fight it, enabling them to prioritise resources in order to save lives and assets.

Timeline: 2016