Murcia Waste Management Center protected by MOBOTIX thermal technology in collaboration with the Security Group

The Waste Management Center located in Lorca, Murcia, faced a recurring fire problem due to the accumulation of waste and the high temperatures during the summer months. Each year, at least one or two fires broke out in different areas of the center, causing considerable damage and jeopardizing the safety of the facilities. The extension of the plant and the dispersion of waste in different areas complicated the early detection of fire outbreaks, resulting in fires being detected too late to minimize damage.

 

THE SOLUTION: THERMAL VISION FOR EFFECTIVE AND EARLY PREVENTION

To address this problem, the installation of 5 MOBOTIX thermal imaging cameras with 45° thermal radiometry was chosen. This solution was chosen for its ability to detect fires at the earliest stage, allowing the center’s operators to act proactively before the fire spreads. Three of these cameras are additionally equipped with motion rotators, which allow greater visual coverage in the most critical areas, widening the surveillance angle and maximizing the system’s effectiveness.
 

DEVELOPMENT AND INSTALLATION CHALLENGES

Another challenge that arose was the occurrence of false alarms due to the heat generated by the center’s machinery. Initially, the cameras detected overheating in the equipment as if they were fire sources. After several adjustments to the configuration of the MOBOTIX Thermal validation App, the system was able to accurately distinguish between a real fire and heat generated by the machinery.

 

WHY MOBOTIX?

Thermal imaging cameras offer great versatility to adapt to the specific needs of each customer. This system can not only be integrated with alarm receivers or local control centers, but can also send alerts directly to mobile devices, activate automatic extinguishing systems or sirens, and be customized according to
the requirements of the environment.