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 FIRE SAFETY EXPERTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ASSIST TO III CONGRESS SCI2009 IN MADRID |
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The SCI2009, (International Congress on fire safety, which was held at Fair Madrid on 8 and June 9, has closed its third edition with the belief that facing the current economic uncertainty in the sector should achieve technical excellence and regulatory framework, taking advantage of the moment to invest in improvements: innovation business, technology, training and legislation.
The SCI2009 organized by TECNIFUEGO-AESPI -sector employers in , has brought together hundreds of international experts who have debated for two days on the latest solutions and technological and legislative developments in the sector.
The opening ceremony was chaired by the Director General Emergency and Civil Protection, Ministry of Interior, Pilar Gallego Berruezo; by AENOR president, Manuel López-Cachera, by the representative of the Subdirectorate General Quality and Industrial Safety, Ministry of Industry, Jose Rodriguez Herrerías; by Subdirector General Innovation and Quality of Construction, Ministry of Housing, Serra Javier Tomé, and the Chair of SCI2009 and President of TECNIFUEGO-AESPI, Rafael Sanchez-Castillo Sarasola.
Rafael Sarasola thanked to many persons and entities have made possible the SCI2009: "It is an immense privilege to count for the third time as president of the Honor Committee with SAR, D. Felipe de Borbón. I also appreciate your approach to support the Ministries of Interior, Public Works, Education, Industry, Environment and Housing, to Madrid and Madrid City Council, Chambers of Commerce, IFEMA, Professional Associations, Civil Protection, AENOR, Federation of Municipalities , sectoral associations and national and international agencies that have graciously accepted their inclusion in the Committees of Honor, organizations and scientists and, of course, all the speakers participating in the Congress, and all associates for their TECNIFUEGO-AESPI enthusiasm and collaboration, "he said. Sarasola said that the uncertainty of the sector resulting from the global economic crisis, the only possible goal is to achieve excellence, and defining the future as an opportunity for total professionalism and "zero tolerance for mistakes." According to all the international institutions the real crisis that has is a competition problem. Thus, the solutions pass through raising productivity through investment in business innovation. We must address key issues such as training of technicians, research, development and technological innovation of enterprises, market regulation and homogenization rules in pursuit of excellence; this is the keyword, qualified the Chairman of SCI2009.
Meanwhile, Pilar Gallego highlighted the enormous importance that has the fire safety to her General Direction, and compromised to devote special attention to the unfinished business of the sector: the lack of fire statistics. In this regard, he announced that it is working with software that includes the incidents in each Autonomous Community "hopefully soon this program is implemented in all regions and fire services," he said. Moreover, he referred to the Galician Standard Self, recently established and whose philosophy is that the citizen is accomplice and aware of the importance of self-protection.
Manuel López-Cachero congratulated TECNIFUEGO-AESPI because
Madrid turns on the "world capital of fire safety during these two days," and recalled that the departure of the current crisis will lead to great efforts by companies, but would be suicidal to do so at the expense of quality or safety, "he said. Jose Rodriguez Herrerías conducted a historical analysis of the legislation sought by his Ministry PCI and pointed out that is a pointer within the European Union in developing policy. "The areas are very involved and we have good development prospects," he said. Finally, Javier Serra Tomé recognized the value of the Technical Building Code as a single legal framework, global, harmonized participatory and not fragmented, "which amended-reported - has gained 460.00 document downloads from the Internet users who have accessed the website of the Ministry. "
PISCI, A PLATFORM FOR EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE BETWEEN COUNTRIES
Parallel to the SCI, a meeting of the Ibero-American Platform of fire safety (PISCI), a project sponsored by TECNIFUEGO-AESPI, for the exchange of technical information, disclosure of the regulatory and commercial collaborations and training in the area of fire safety in
Latin America .
Attended the meeting as guests José Rodríguez Herrerías, representative of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism reported that the Spanish legislation and thanked those present for an initiative which it believes can be very beneficial for all participating countries, and Alfonso del Álamo, Director of Emergencies and Civil Protection of the Municipality of Madrid, who differentiated between prevention, an aspect linked to more awareness, more protection and related legislation and technology. By the Board of Management PISCI attended President Rafael Sarasola (TECNIFUEGO-AESPI), the Vice President, Armando Martinez (APCI), and the secretary general, Rocío García-Borreguero (TECNIFUEGO-AESPI). Some of the decisions taken were the founding act and change the statutes so that they can join the project, the largest number of entities and individuals associated with PCI.
Rocío García-Borreguero informed of new additions to the platform and presented the video on PCI housing "Who protects you against fire, prepared by TECNIFUEGO-AESPI and whose purpose is public awareness of the benefits of protecting your home fire.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the majority of institutions belonging to PISCI , they were attending to the SCI2009.
After the meeting it was agreed- a proposal de Alfonso Del Álamo- to send an official condolences to the government of for the fatal fire at a nursery in the state of
Sonora , which has left 45 victims.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLOSING
After the 40 presentations given by national and international experts in each of the areas of SCI, and mostly followed with great interest from many lawmakers, the president of SCI2009 Rafael Sarasola summarized the main general conclusions and Technology Congress. At the closing ceremony also attended by Alejandro Halffter, Vice Director of Chair and Inside of the
Madrid , Juan Lazcano, president of CNC (National Confederation of Construction) and Adrian Gómez, Vice Chair of SCI2009.
Halffter highlighted the SCI2009 professional welcome, and the increasing importance of fire safety among institutions and citizens. Lazcano congratulated on the success of the Congress in a particularly sensitive time for the crisis. And Adrian Gomez noted the quality and timeliness of the papers that have reached the goal of the congress: "Transmit the needs, status and future of the sector, ie, the state of the art in fire protection”, he said.
GENERAL CONCLUSIONS
In summary, Rafael Sarasola highlighted these issues that the industry must assume ownership:
- Anti-sector economic uncertainty, we must bring the situation as an opportunity to achieve regulatory and technical excellence.
- Zero tolerance to errors. The way to grow is to increase quality.
- The solutions to the problem of competition through investment in innovation to raise productivity, and more international projects.
-It’s essential to invest in training for technicians and research, development and technological innovation of enterprises.
- Internationalization is key: you must be present at international fairs and forums to participate and expand the market.
- It is essential to changing the legislation to adapt to new technological developments.
- The legislative compliance should be inescapable. A good tool for this is the inspection of the market.
- The industry must remain united in business ethics, for it is purifying the market for malpractice.
- The government, insurance, engineering, and business users should be more dialogue and work in one and the same direction, to make fire protection a layer of security requirement, subject to existing laws and controls and security that require that legislation for the safety of goods and people.
- Must be disclosed in a society that adequate fire prevention avoid catastrophic direct and indirect losses.
- Raising awareness about the importance of renewing equipment to be fully operational.
CONCLUSIONS TECHNOLOGY
Regarding the conclusions derived of the papers in terms of technical, Rafael Sarasola summarized:
- Standardization and Innovation voluntarily seek to adapt to technological change to serve as a reference to the regulatory process.
- The emergence of new products such as CPVC piping for sprinkler systems, provide light weight, easy installation and optimal before a fire.
- Developing new models of sprinklers to protect risks increasingly demanding, optimizing costs and levels protection.
- New systems of low pressure “water mist” for installation in road tunnels, increase system reliability and save on water consumption.
- Inerting systems increasingly developed are an alternative system PCI when conditions due to low temperatures make it very difficult to install a water system.
- The standardization should be adapted to new technologies. Therefore, there has been a major revision of the standard UNE 23500, on water supply.
- Detection systems have a major policy development in both and
Europe . Furthermore, new identification requirements, including loudspeaker systems.
- Possibility of connection of the detection system to a central alarm receiver: it has become evident the need to transmit an alarm signal to a central receiving once detected the fire, you can also remotely monitor the facility; it is essential to alert the any system failure.
- There has been progress in the reliable detection of fires using the fire detection with enhanced heat and CO detection.
- You should not rely on computers for low benefits for its low cost could result in the loss of lives and property.
- It has been found the capacity of systems for early detection of fire, able to provide important information about Fire on the location, size, temperature and propagation
- Solutions were submitted to control fumes in parking.
- There is a need for good design and use appropriate technical solutions to ensure the conditions of release.
- Wanted integrated management of the safety, security, comfort and energy efficiency. The set maximizes the potential for protection, safety and efficacy. PCI systems must be integrated with other security systems.
- In protection of skyscrapers, there are solutions, such as "fire bombs", which ensure the flow on all floors of the building.
- The presence of automatic sprinklers reduces the social and economic costs of a fire. It is reported the need for European legislation provides for the mandatory installation of these systems.
- The foam extinguishing systems for medium and high expansion, combined with the passive protection and detection systems are effective in risk processors and galleries cables.
- The industry is demanding the urgent need for revision of older facilities to ensure their effectiveness.
- Has been sumitted the development of Euroclasses (test fire the same across the EU). Testing protocols and standard products.
- The Firefighting management is not at odds with the environment and conservation, and halogenated products ignifugantes.
- Greater influence of organic matter in the walls and roof coatings based on calcium sulphate and calcium carbonate
- Studies on asphalt mixtures in tunnels. With the addition of retardants greatly improves the results of cone calorimetric test.
- Proper behavior in ventilated facades, and alternatives to disposal at 18 meters.
- On fire doors, should take into account the proper installation and use of systems antipanic.
- There are constructive solutions through new technologies in the manufacture of glass to ensure fire safety and its many alternatives sectorization.
-The smoke extraction ducts to prevent the spread of fire by building facilities, are unavoidable.
- It is important to ensuring the implementation work of the passive protection of facilities and maintenance. And there is need for the concept of "authorized installer."
- The photoluminescent signs is an essential complement to evacuate people in case of fire.
- Of particular concern in
Europe the freedom of movement of materials, the development of testing standards and CE marking.
- There is a great development of computational techniques and modeling applied to the field of fire investigation and fire protection.
GALA DINNER
The act of institutional SCI2009 dinner, held in Madrid Tower Hotel Eurostar, was special guest at the Madrid City Council, represented by Alfonso del Alamo, director general of Emergencies, and was hosted by journalist Marta Robles. Del Alamo, said that fire protection is a very important socially, and therefore "must be disclosed to the society and the citizen must be informed and aware of what to do in case of fire." He also reported that most of the fires that adversely affect the housing (80%). "In
Europe , he said, there were 2.5 million fires and 25,000 people die each year. Costs account for 0.5 of GDP (Gross omestic Product). " In this case, Del Alamo was pleased that Madrid is one of
Europe 's cities with fewer incidences of fire, "because the current regulations, and the effectiveness of the fire service, and speed of response," explained.
Marta Robles noted the efforts made by TECNIFUEGO-AESPI to organize an International Congress on Fire Safety, in its Third Edition. "The SCI2009- highlighted- has managed to combine at its three Committees: Honor, Organizational and Scientists to major institutions, public and private. This represents an opportunity for disclosure of the social and economic dimension of this sector. And to fire a growing and better”, he concluded.
II GOLF TOURNAMENT: AWARDS FOR ALL
As a follow-up to Congress, in its second edition, was held SCI Golf Tournament, in the" Olivar de
la Hinojosa ”, in the Campo de las Naciones (
Madrid ).
In an entertaining and sporting event presented by Emilio Rodríguez, coordinator of the tournament, awards were presented in this issue which has the new game system "PRO-AM" and Scramble Mode, and three professional racing one hole by amateurs. At the end three were awarded prizes for teams: 1st, 2nd and 3rd classified, and 3 special prizes: Hole in 1 (Hole 8), longest drive (hole 10) and best first blow (Hole 11). In addition, many gifts provided by sponsors. It is noteworthy, in addition to sporting and recreational tournament itself, its business and the creation and strengthening of partnerships between the organizers and sponsors of the event with a view to future activities of mutual interest.
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| May 2009 |
| SCI2009: THE LATEST TRENDS AND THE BEST EXPERTS ON THE MATTER |
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The International Fire Safety Congress, SCI 2009, which is held this June 8 and 9 at the Madrid Trade Fair, brings together the newest developments in terms of cutting-edge knowledge and technologies in the fire-protection sector on the global scale.
The SCI2009, whose Honorary Presidency is held for a further year by H.R.H., the Prince of Asturias, Felipe de Borbón, is organised by TECNIFUEGO-AESPI, and it has the support and participation of national and international bodies related to construction, engineering, Public Authorities, control bodies, trial laboratories, fire brigades, insurance companies, universities, professional colleges, chambers of commerce etc. on its Organisational, Scientific and Honorary Committees. Rafael Sarasola, Adrián Gómez and Rocío-García-Borreguero hold the posts of president, vice president and general secretary of the Organising Committee. Vicente Mans and Jesús de la Torre are the Coordinators of the Passive and Active Scientific Committees, respectively.
In this Third Edition, the SCI2009 is the international forum where discussion is to take place on the regulations, legislation, problems and future challenges concerning Fire Safety, submitting the newest solutions and the keys for sustained growth in the sector, based upon quality and effectiveness.
The Congress brings together over 40 experts – 30 per cent international- on technologies, trends, trials and certifications; and development and innovation of active and passive fire safety. The challenge of this third edition of the SCI2009 is to contribute the newest and most advanced solutions for fire safety for any type of buildings and civil works.
The Scientific Programme is divided into two sessions where the latest developments in passive safety, active safety and keynote speeches will be dealt with.
The SCI2009 is sponsored by SICUR (Madrid Trade Fair) and AENOR. It also has global sponsors: PACISA, PEFIPRESA and PROMAT and the collaborators: COLT, LPG, ESSER, NOTIFIER, PROSEGUR TECNOLOGÍA, JALITE-OBEISA, VIKING, AGUILERA, ROCKWOOL, STOC and CDAF.
II GOLF TOURNAMENT
Finally, the II SCI Golf Tournament, Pro-Am- Scramble will be held on June 10, at the facilities of the “Olivar de la Hinojosa” Golf Club, located at the Campo de las Naciones in Madrid, a few metres from IFEMA. The Tournament offers its participants the opportunity to enjoy themselves playing golf, but it is also a place where, after the Congress, they can make contact with other professionals from the Fire Safety sector in a relaxed and recreational atmosphere. The Tournament coordinator is Emilio Rodríguez, a member of the Management Board of the Association.
The SCI2009 is an unmissable appointment for the professionals related to and the specialists in fire safety, who can also attend meeting areas at the same time where 24 posters or graphic presentations of speeches are displayed which include new developments in applications, technology, etc.; and a trade exposition of 28 stands of companies, products and services.
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| H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF ASTURIAS, PRESIDENT OF HONOUR OF THE SCI2009, INTERNATIONAL FIRE SAFETY CONGRESS |
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H.R.H. the Prince of Asturias, Mr. Felipe de Borbón, has accepted the Honorary Presidency of the International Fire Safety Congress, SCI2009, following the invitation made by TECNIFUEGO-AESPI, The Spanish Association of Fire-Protection Companies.
In a recent communiqué, the Prince’s Place has sent Prince Felipe’s thanks and acceptance of the Honorary Presidency to TECNIFUEGO-AESPI.
The SCI2009, which is held at the Madrid Trade Fair, on June 8 to 10, is one of the most important and prestigious Congresses in the international arena, in terms of participation, institutional and current representativeness of the topics to be dealt with: latest technologies and solutions in active and passive Fire Protection, regulatory standards, problems and future challenges.
The representative nature of the speakers, national and international; the diversity and new aspects of the contributors and themes presented and the interest awakened in the FP sector in all of its areas reflect certain excellent expectations at a Congress that is now consolidated in its Third Edition.
For further information:
Rosa Pérez Riesco
Press Officer
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| INTERVIEW TO VICENTE MANS, COORDINATOR OF PASSIVE FIRE PREVENTION AREA |
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Fire safety is one of the six essential requisites covered in the European Guidelines on Construction Products, therefore it is a subject of sufficient relevance for Spain to host the International Fire Safety Congress, SCI2009, which deals with both passive and active fire safety in a comprehensive manner in one single forum.
The purpose of this Congress is to call a forum for the meeting of leading experts and technologies in the sector. The result is obviously an enrichment of knowledge of the state of the art in this area.
Recently, there was a meeting of the Scientific Committee which assessed the speeches in terms of technical level, innovation and applicability to the current reality in the sector. The presentations have been chosen on the basis of them being eminently technical, practical and always reflecting a further stage of knowledge in the state of the art of the subject in question and, of course, avoiding any commercial references.
We are very proud of the participation which has surpassed 35 per cent in relation to previous years. The subjects that have stood out on Passive are: in the chapter on reaction to fire, environmentally-friendly fireproof systems and polymeric insulators; in the area of fire resistance, improvements will be presented in intumescent coatings and the new plaque installation systems, etc.
Our priority is to raise the standard of technological contributions, consolidating it as a leading event in Europe.
For this reason, there will also be a space provided for the speeches that have not been chosen but which are of particular interest. They shall be displayed in poster format in one of the areas of the Congress.
The Congress is divided into three blocks: the first block deals with subjects relating to the behaviour of materials with fire, the second subject is on fire resistance, for example, in metal structures, and the third will deal with common matters such as current issues in trials, normalisation, legislation, etc., that affect issues of passive reaction and resistance to fire.
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| INTERVIEW TO JESÚS DE LA TORRE, COORDINATOR OF ACTIVE FIRE PREVENTION. SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE SCI 2009 |
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The International Fire Safety Congress, SCI2009, is a meeting of leading experts worldwide in all areas of Fire Prevention, as well as an open debate forum with a high scientific level regarding the problems and current situation of the sector and a significant source of knowledge. At this event, the most up-to-date and first-hand information is provided on new technologies and applications that have been recently developed, as the majority of the chosen speakers belong to companies involved in research or which sponsor research and development.
The Scientific Committee of the SCI2009 was in charge of selecting the proposals that will form part of the Program. The Committee is made up of experts from different organisations in the fire safety sector such as Aenor, Afiti-Licof, Andima, the Madrid Council, Cepreven, Community of Madrid, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Housing, Instituto Torroja; GIDAI (Univer. Cantabria), ANDIMA, IPUR, and various international institutions both active and passive (IFSA, EFSN, EAFP), as well as specialists in each area of TECNIFUEGO-AESPI.
The Scientific Committee has evaluated the material in keeping with criteria for technological innovation, technical content, impact or relevance in the Fire Prevention sector and its innovation in terms of applied engineering. In the Active area, speakers have been chosen who contribute technological innovation and solutions to the continual challenges that are encountered in installations and always from a general interest point of view.
The large international participation is due to TECNIFUEGO-AESPI links with different national and international institutions. Thus, in this current edition, speakers from international organisations have been chosen who promote the use and advantages of different prevention systems: detection, water and gas extinction etc. In total there is a 30 per cent international participation.
The greatest challenges are now in protecting logistics platforms and the petrochemical industry, as well as in voice evacuation systems and advances in detection.
The Active area will be divided into 3 blocks: 1. Fire Prevention Equipment and Installations. 2. Fire Prevention based on Detection Systems. 3. Specific Fire Prevention Design and Application.
Finally, I wish to point out that TECNIFUEGO-AESPI have established an ambitious objective since this event began in 2004: to make this Congress a world reference of knowledge and debate on the latest technological advances and research in all Fire Prevention areas. For this reason, this third edition takes an in-depth look at the most up-to-date information imparted by the most brilliant experts.
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| CONSTRUCTING THE FUTURE OF FIRE SAFETY |
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In the final preparations of our International Fire Safety Congress, SCI2009, which takes place from 8 - 10 June at the Centro de Convenciones Norte of the Feria Madrid, we face this new challenge preoccupied by the effect of the crisis on our sector, in which industry and construction are seriously suffering the consequences.
The financial crisis, together with increased production costs and the drop in consumption, are affecting company sales, thus reducing margins and creating serious, and possibly lasting, damages to the sector.
It should be borne in mind that the difficulties of the market often endanger the principles of quality, sustainability in building, surveillance and control of installations and materials, respect for the environment and compliance with regulations. For this reason, at this time, an international congress of these characteristics is of vital importance.
The SCI2009 is an essential meeting for all professionals interested in fire safety, as during those two days the greatest experts in each area will gather to pinpoint and reveal trends and technological and legislative advances. At the SCI2009 all public and private entities relating to fire prevention, protection and safety will come together: universities, schools, ministries, autonomous communities, councils, fire stations, associations, engineering companies, manufacturers, installers and maintenance companies, insurance companies, professionals and consultants, etc., nationally and internationally.
The SCI2009, consolidated through previous editions as an essential meeting for the sector, is a unique opportunity to confront the immediate future together as it brings together the most important speakers on Fire Safety in one single space, providing us with the possibility of sharing knowledge, the latest technological advances and debating regulations, legislation, development and innovation.
Throughout the two days a very varied program will unfold that will tackle new scientific-technical challenges; current legislation and regulations that affect the sector, the trends and forecasts of the future in which fire prevention will be immersed, both on a national and international level, providing ideas and solutions for continuous, balanced growth which respects quality and the environment.
I would hereby like to formally invite you to participate with us in the construction of the future of fire safety.
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| 17/3/2009 |
| II TORNEO DE GOLF, PRO-AM, SCI2009, MODALIDAD SCRAMBLE |
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Con motivo del Congreso Internacional SCI2009, que se celebrará en IFEMA los días 8, 9 y 10 de junio de 2009, TECNIFUEGO-AESPI ha organizado para el miércoles día 10, el II Torneo de Golf SCI2009, PRO-AM (profesional-amateur), modalidad Scramble.
El Torneo ofrece a sus participantes una oportunidad para divertirse jugando al golf, pero también un lugar donde, tras el Congreso, contactar con otros profesionales del sector de la Protección Contra Incendios en un ambiente lúdico y distendido.
El Torneo se celebrará en las instalaciones del Club de Golf “Olivar de la Hinojosa”, ubicado en el Campo de las Naciones de Madrid, a escasos metros de IFEMA.
Esta edición contará con una novedad respecto de la primera: los jugadores podrán medir su juego, por equipos, con los mejores profesionales de la Comunidad de Madrid. El sistema de juego empleado será “PRO-AM”, y la modalidad Scramble, compitiendo 1 profesional y 3 amateurs por hoyo. La participación de jugadores está establecida en un número no superior a 25 profesionales y 75 amateurs.
La modalidad Scramble, una prueba por equipos de 4 jugadores, consiste en salir cada jugador desde su tee correspondiente con su propia bola, eligiendo para el siguiente golpe la bola que más convenga del equipo. Desde ese punto vuelven a jugar todos los componentes del equipo. Así sucesivamente hasta acabar el hoyo.
Tras el torneo, se celebrará un cóctel en el que se repartirán los premios y regalos.
HORARIO:
- 08:00 h. Recepción de los jugadores y entrega de tarjetas.
- 09:00 h. “Salida a tiro”, para todos los jugadores.
- 14:30 h. Cóctel, entrega de premios y sorteo de regalos.
PREMIOS:
3 PREMIOS POR EQUIPOS:
• 1º; 2º y 3er clasificados
3 PREMIOS ESPECIALES:
• Hoyo en 1 (Hoyo 8): (premio: un crucero por el Caribe para dos personas).
• Drive más largo (Hoyo 10).
• Mejor primer golpe (Hoyo 11).
Inscripciones e información:
II Torneo de Golf
+0034 914 361 419
torneodegolf@sci2009.org
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| 16/02/2009 |
| TECNIFUEGO-AESPI ORGANIZES THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON FIRE SAFETYSCI 2009, ON 8 AND 9 JUNE IN IFEMA |
| The International Congress on Fire Safety, SCI 2009, that is to be held on 8 and 9 June in Madrid’s Trade Fair Ground, has scheduled a cycle of conferences that includes the most novel developments as regards latest know-how and cutting-edge technology fo |
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The SCI2009 is organized by the Spanish Association of Fire Prevention Companies, TECNIFUEGO-AESPI, and has the support of national and international organisations related with building, engineering, public authorities, regulatory agencies, test laboratories, fire services, insurance companies, universities, professional institutes, chambers of commerce, etc. In this Third Edition, the SCI2009, will become the international forum where open discussion will take place on codes and standards, legislation, problems and future challenges in Safety from Fire, and furnish the most novel solutions and key factors for sustained growth in the sector based on quality and effectiveness.
The Congress will bring together more than 40 experts - 30 percent from abroad - in technologies, trends, testing and certification, and development and innovation in both active and passive fire protection. The challenge facing this third edition of the SCI2009 is to deliver the most innovative and advanced solutions for the prevention of fire in any kind of building and civil work.
The Scientific Program is spread over two days in which both active and passive protection will be treated, and specialist papers will be presented on the latest progress.
On June 8, the PASSIVE PROTECTION segment will cover a great variety of subjects such as, in Reaction to fire: Correlation between the results of the Room Corner Test with the figures obtained in the SBI; Environmentally friendly fireproofing materials; Fire behaviour of organic insulating materials in ventilated facades of high-rise buildings, etc. In Resistance: Control of the safety of persons and assets and the surroundings in firebreak doors; Multisector smoke extraction ducts, tests, requirements and solutions; New technologies in the production of safety glass; Intumescent protection in thin-web beams; etc.
The ACTIVE PROTECTION area will, on one hand, treat Equipment and Facilities: Fire resistance of automatic sprinkler systems with CPVC; UNE 23500-90 revision: fire-fighting water supply systems; Sprinklers for storage spaces; Low pressure water mist systems for the protection of highway tunnels, etc. In the Detection segment: New standard EN 54-16: Fire detection and fire alarm system/ Voice alarm control; reliable fire detection - fire detection enhanced with CO detection; Secure alarm transmission systems as per the EN 54-21 standard; etc.
The keynote report will deal with “Protection against fire in the Brazilian market”.
On the second day, June 9, the ACTIVE segment will include reports centred on Design and Application, such as: Fire pumps for high-rise buildings; automatic sprinklers in Building Codes; Control of old sprinkler facilities to guarantee their effectiveness; Extinction systems based on the application of medium and high expansion foam in transformer risks and cable galleries; etc.
On the other hand, the PASSIVE segment, titled passive product evaluation, will focus on: Guaranteeing the installation of passive protection facilities and the maintenance thereof; The free movement of products in Europe. Current situation and intervention of the member states; Design features; etc.
In the section on Analysis and Modelling the following topics will be treated: Adaptation of a fire simulator to the characteristics of the Spanish building system; Simulation of large steel doors subjected to fire conditions; and Variation of the outset parameters of the computational fluid dynamic modelling of fires versus true-scale trials; European standardisation.
Finally, in the central room the MASTER PAPERS will be read: Physical scale modelling for smoke control in large atria; European standardisation. Why the regulation of building materials has become the construction products directive; and building design strategies: Accessibility and safety from fire.
The SCI2009 is sponsored by SICUR (Madrid Trades Fair Enterprise) and AENOR. It also has the following global patrons: PACISA, PEFIPRESA and PROMAT and, as collaborators, COLT, NOTIFIER, LPG, JALITE-OBEISA, VIKING, NORDES PROSEGUR, AERIE, ROCKWOOL, ESSER and CDAF.
Finally, on June 10, the Second SCI Golf Tournament will be held, in the pro-am scramble format. The tournament offers participants an opportunity to enjoy a round of golf, as well as a location where they can meet with other professionals in the Fire Prevention Sector after the Congress in a relaxed and informative environment.
The Tournament will be held in the facilities of the “Olivar de la Hinojosa” Golf Club, sited in the Madrid Campo de las Naciones, a stone’s throw away from IFEMA.
In its third edition the SCI2009 is an essential venue for professionals and specialists concerned with fire prevention who, additionally, will also have access to meeting points, poster exhibits and graphic presentations of reports that include innovations concerning application, technology, etc., as well as a commercial exhibition of companies, products and services.
HEADQUARTERS
North Convention Centre
Feria de Madrid
Organized by: www.tecnifuego-aespi.org
8 and 9 June 2009
SECRETARY TO THE CONGRESS
Serrano, 43 – 6, of. 25
28001 Madrid
Tel.: 0034 91 436 14 19
Fax: 0034 91 575 96 35
http://www.congreso-sci.org
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| ENTREVISTA JESÚS DE LA TORRE, COORDINADOR DE PROTECCIÓN ACTIVA CONTRA INCENDIOS. COMITÉ CIENTÍFICO SCI 2009 |
| “Están llegando numerosas ponencias de organismos internacionales”
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¿Por qué la realización de este Congreso? ¿Qué deficiencias formativas se detectan en el área de la Protección contra Incendios (PCI) Activa?
Uno de los grandes incentivos del SCI2009 es la reunión de los mayores expertos mundiales en todas las especialidades de la PCI. Con ello obtenemos, por u n lado, un foro de debate abierto con un alto nivel científico sobre la problemática y actualidad del sector, y por otro, una significativa fuente de conocimientos. Así los congresistas podremos recibir información de primera mano sobre las nuevas tecnologías y aplicaciones que se han desarrollado recientemente, impartida por ponentes, que en su mayor parte pertenecen a las empresas que se dedican a investigar o a patrocinar la investigación y el desarrollo.
El sector de PCI en su constante evolución técnica y normativa necesita que los técnicos estén al día de estas novedades, de ahí la necesidad continua de formación. En este sentido, el SCI2009 aportará conocimientos recientes y agrupados de las distintas tecnologías, soluciones técnicas dando respuesta a los inquietudes más actuales de los usuarios de la seguridad contra incendios.
¿Qué organismos componen el Comité Científico del SCI2009?
El Comité Científico lo componen expertos de distintos organismos relacionados con el sector de seguridad contra incendios, como Aenor, Afiti-Licof, Andima, Ayuntamiento de Madrid, Cepreven, Comunidad de Madrid, Ministerio de Industria, Ministerio de Vivienda, Instituto Torroja; GIDAI (Univer. Cantabria), ANDIMA, IPUR, y diversas instituciones internacionales tanto activa como de pasiva (IFSA, EFSN, EAFP), además de especialistas en cada una de las áreas de Tecnifuego-Aespi
¿Qué criterio se está siguiendo para la selección de ponencias del SCI2009?
El Comité Científico valorará las comunicaciones atendiendo a criterios de innovación tecnológica, contenido técnico, incidencia o relevancia en el sector de la Protección contra Incendios, y su novedad como ingeniería de aplicación. En el área de Activa, se buscan novedades tecnológicas y soluciones a los continuos retos que se van encontrando en las instalaciones, siempre desde un punto de vista general y no particular de empresa.
¿Qué supone la participación internacional en PCI activa? En esta área qué temas son los de mayor actualidad?
Ya en la edición anterior contamos con una alta participación internacional, la cual esperamos incrementar en el presente Congreso. La intercomunicación entre las distintas instituciones nacionales e internacionales está siendo atendida por ambas partes de forma cada vez más efectiva. No en vano, TECNIFUEGO-AESPI, ya sea directamente o a través de los miembros de su Junta Directiva, participa de forma activa en diversos organismos de esta índole.
Para la presente edición, están llegando numerosas ponencias de organismos internacionales que promocionan el uso y ventajas de diferentes sistemas de protección: detección, extinción a través de agua, gas, etc.
Los mayores desafíos están ahora en la protección de las plataformas logísticas y la industria petroquímica, así como en los sistemas de evacuación por voz y en los avances en detección.
¿Qué objetivos técnico-científicos se han propuesto para esta nueva edición del SCI2009?
Desde 2004 que iniciamos la primera edición del SCI, desde TECNIFUEGO-AESPI nos hemos fijado un ambicioso objetivo: convertir este Congreso en una referencia mundial en el conocimiento y debate sobre los últimos avances tecnológicos e investigaciones de todas las áreas de PCI. Por ello, esta tercera edición ahonda en esta búsqueda de los conocimientos más actuales impartidos por los expertos más brillantes.
¿Nos puede explicar a grandes rasgos los contenidos del Programa en cuanto a soluciones y novedades técnicas de Protección Activa?
El área de Activa, se va a dividir en 3 bloques: 1. Equipos e Instalaciones de Protección contra Incendios. 2. Protección contra Incendios basados en Sistemas de Detección. 3. Diseño y Aplicación específicos de Protección contra Incendios.
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| ENTREVISTA A VICENTE MANS, COORDINADOR DEL ÁREA DE PROTECCIÓN PASIVA CONTRA INCENDIOS |
| “El Congreso es un foro de encuentro de técnicos y tecnologías punteras en el sector |
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¿Por qué la realización de este Congreso? ¿Qué deficiencias formativas se detectan en el área de la Protección Pasiva contra Incendios?
La seguridad contra incendios es uno de los seis requisitos esenciales contemplados en la Directiva europea de los Productos de la Construcción, es decir, el tema tiene la suficiente relevancia para que en España organicemos este evento, que es a su vez novedoso en el concepto global de la seguridad contra incendios: protección pasiva y protección activa en un mismo foro.
El Congreso no pretende realizar una acción formativa académica, muy necesaria, por cierto, ya que el nivel técnico medio del sector necesita de ella, pero para ello ya están los másters en Seguridad Contra Incendios, o los cursos de entidades como Cepreven, etc., si no lo que se pretende con la organización de este Congreso es convocar un foro de encuentro de técnicos y tecnologías punteras en el sector. Evidentemente el resultado es un enriquecimiento en el conocimiento del estado del arte, lo que se puede traducir como una cierta “formación”.
¿Qué criterio se está siguiendo para la selección de ponencias del SCI2009?
El Comité Científico evalúa las ponencias atendiendo al nivel técnico, la novedad, y aplicabilidad a la realidad actual del sector. En suma se trata de que las presentaciones sean eminentemente técnicas, prácticas y reflejen siempre un escalón de conocimiento más en el estado del arte del tema que trate, y por supuesto evitando referencias comerciales. Para la promoción de productos y servicios se va a habilitar un espacio de stands de empresas e instituciones.
¿Qué supone la participación extranjera en PCI Pasiva? En esta área ¿qué temas son los de mayor actualidad?
Estimamos una participación en las presentaciones un 30 por ciento superior a los años anteriores, aproximadamente. Los temas de mayor actualidad, por ejemplo, son, en el capítulo de reacción al fuego, los sistemas ignifugantes amistosos con el medio ambiente, y los aislantes poliméricos; en el área de resistencia al fuego, se presentarán las mejoras en los recubrimientos intumescentes, los nuevos sistemas de colocación de placas, etc. En todo caso, estamos aún en fase de recepción de abstrast.
¿Qué objetivos técnico-científicos se han propuesto para esta nueva edición del SCI2009?
Lo prioritario es elevar en cada edición el listón de las aportaciones tecnológicas, consolidando el evento como líder en Europa dentro del sector.
¿Nos puede explicar a grandes rasgos los contenidos del Programa en cuanto a soluciones y novedades técnicas de Protección Pasiva?
El detalle aún no se tiene, porque estamos en fase de recepción y selección de ponencias. Sí podemos decir que el Congreso está dividido en tres bloques: el primer bloque trata de temas relativos al comportamiento al fuego de los materiales, el segundo de temas sobre resistencia al fuego, por ejemplo, en estructuras metálicas, y el tercero tratará sobre cuestiones comunes, como son actualidad en ensayos, normalización, legislación, etc., que afectan a los temas de pasiva de reacción y resistencia al fuego.
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| II TORNEO DE GOLF SCI |
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El III Congreso internacional de Seguridad Contra Incendios SCI2009, organizado por TECNIFUEGO-AESPI, que se celebrará los días 10 y 11 de junio de 2009, ofrece, como actividad complementaria al Congreso, el “II Torneo de Golf SCI” que se disputará el viernes día 12 de junio de 2009, en el campo "Olivar de la Hinojosa" situado en el Campo de las Naciones de Madrid, a escasos metros del lugar de celebración del Congreso.
El objetivo del Torneo es proporcionar a los congresistas un espacio en el que entablar relaciones profesionales favoreciendo la camaradería y la competición en un entorno lúdico.
Esta edición contará con una novedad respecto de la primera: los jugadores podrán medir su juego con los mejores profesionales de la Comunidad de Madrid. El sistema de juego empleado será “PRO-AM”, compitiendo 1 profesional y 3 amateurs por hoyo. La participación de jugadores está establecida en un número no superior a 25 profesionales y 75 amateurs.
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| THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION CONFERENCE, SCI 2009, IS ON IT’S ROAD |
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TECNIFUEGO-AESPI has announced recently the first organising Committee meeting of the International Fire protection Conference, SCI2009, to fix the actions and strategies of it’s third edition, that will be held on Madrid next June 8th, 9th, 2009.
During this meeting, Mr. Rafael Sarasola and Mr. Adrián Gómez, Chairman and Vice chairman of the organizing Committee proposed the work planning and the agreed to form the Honour Committee, which Presidency will be proposed to be held by S.A.R. el Príncipe de Asturias; the Organizing Committee integrated by Fire Protection entities; Executive Committee integrated by TECNIFUEGO-AESPI staff; Scientific Committee with the participation of different international and national entities with a scientific-technological character; finally, the Sport Committee that will organize the Golf Match.
SCI2009 will preserve the eminent innovator character of the past editions, introducing the latest technological and scientific advances related to the Fire Protection sector, furthermore, this Edition will be emphasize by it’s INTERNATIONAL character, with the collaboration of ICEX and Plataforma Iberoamericana de Seguridad contra Incendios. The SCI 2009 Program is going to present the newest technological advances about Active and Passive Fire Protection; currently affairs related to the legislation, normative, environment, etc. to do it, the Scientific Committee will select the best papers and specialists on the different areas related to the Fire Protection so they will analyze and offer their point of view to an audience formed by professionals interested on this kind of items. In parallel, it will be an exhibition of technical-scientific posters and commercial stands of the collaborator entities.
At this first Organizing Committee meeting assisted representatives from Ministerio de Vivienda, Ministerio de Industria, Bomberos de la Comunidad de Madrid, Bomberos del Ayuntamiento de Madrid, AENOR APTB, CEPCO, CEPREVEN, ITEC, AFITI-LICOF; Instituto Tecnológico Hotelero, etc.
SCI2009, following the directions and philosophy of the past editions, pretends to emphasize the Fire protection problematic, challenges and solutions to keep going and finding the keys to reach a balanced growth being respectful with the European quality, environment and legislative.
For further information:
Rosa Pérez Riesco
Press Room
TECNIFUEGO-AESPI
Phone: +34 91 436 14 19
gabinete.prensa@tecnifuego-aespi.org
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| INTERNATIONAL FIRE SAFETY CONFERENCE, SCI 2009 |
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The International Congress on Fire Safety, SCI 2009, will be held in Madrid (Spain) on the 8th, 9th of June 2009 and is organized by TECNIFUEGO-AESPI, call researchers and professionals to present abstracts, until 15th of October of 2008.
During the setting-up meeting of the Scientific Committee of SCI 2009, coordinators of scientific programme were designated. In active sector, the charge is held by Mr. Jesús de la Torre and in passive sector, coordinator is Mr. Vicente Mans.
Abstracts will be selected with respect to technological innovation criteria, technical content, incidence or relevancies to the fire protection sector and newness with regard to application engineering.
PRESENTATION RULES
Abstracts, which have to be no longer than 2,000 characters, more or less two DIN A4 pages, shall include project title, name an curriculum vitae of author(s). The duration of each paper shall be twenty minutes.
Final versions of the selected papers shall be published in the Congress “Papers Book”. Presentation languages shall be English and Spanish.
Scientific programme shall include 3 generic issues of Passive: Reaction to fire; Resistance to fire; and Evaluation of passive protection design and application. And 3 Active issues: Fire protection equipment and installations; Fire protection based on detection systems; Specific fire protection design and application.
The International Congress on Fire Safety, SCI 2009, is an obligatory appointment for all organizations related with fire protection: manufactures, installers, consultant and engineering companies, user groups, building companies, architecture studios, insurance companies, public administrations, fire brigades, last year students of technical degrees, etc.
COMUNICATIONS TO:
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE CONGRESS SCI 2009
C/ Serrano, 43 – 6º - ofic. 25
28001 Madrid (SPAIN)
cientifico@congreso-sci.org
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