Fire Modelling

Understand the potential risks of specific mine fire events, and develop mitigating strategies. View Our Services

Identify potential fire hazards and assess the risks

BBE offers comprehensive underground mine fire modelling expertise, combining deep experience of underground fires with advanced fire and ventilation modelling and fume dispersion analysis. Our capabilities include a full range of fire modelling services to help mine operators predict and analyze the behaviour of fires in underground environments. We use cutting-edge software to simulate fire behaviour, smoke movement, and heat distribution. These fire modelling results are critical in risk assessments, enabling ventilation practitioners to explore various “what-if” scenarios, understand the potential risks of specific mine fire events, and to develop mitigating strategies.

Some of our services include

Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential fire hazards and assess the risks associated with various mining operations. This allows mines to implement preventive measures and design safer work environments.

Evacuation Planning: We assist to develop and optimize evacuation plans to ensure the safe and timely exit of workers in case of an emergency. These plans can be tested and refined using virtual simulations.

Emergency Response Planning: We can assist mines in developing comprehensive emergency response plans.

Ventilation System Design: We analyze the impact of fires on ventilation systems, ensuring that smoke and toxic gases are effectively managed. This is crucial for maintaining air quality and visibility during and after a fire.

Incident Investigation and Analysis: After a fire incident, simulations can reconstruct the event and analyze the contributing factors. This helps understand the causes and improve future fire prevention strategies.

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: Assist mines in meeting industry standards and regulatory requirements for fire safety.

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