Control & Automation

When it comes to fire alarm and detection systems, the power of the voice is well recognised in the fire industry. In fact, research shows that in the event of a fire, the public will take more notice of spoken words than fire alarm bells or sounders. The independent research results speak for themselves. When human behaviour in the event of a fire was studied, the findings showed that only 13% of people react in a timely manner to bells whereas 75% of people react in a timely...

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For maintenance staff at the Alton Towers resort, reliability is the one feature above all others in their selection of equipment. Technical Services Manager Warren Critchley was facing some issues on product support for existing drives in the air handling plant for the Splash Landings Hotel and the Alton Towers Waterpark. “It is crucial to keep both the temperature and humidity of the waterpark constant at 29°C-30°C and around 70% RH to make the environment comfortable and to prevent excessive...

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Situated in London’s Green Enterprise District, the Crystal, a sustainable cities initiative by Siemens, is a landmark demonstrating it’s commitment to creating sustainable cities. The new building will feature conference facilities, research space and an interactive exhibition. More than 100,000 visitors are expected every year, including city planners and officials, as well as schoolchildren, graduates and members of the local community. The core aim of the building is to give...

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