A Real-Time Pre-Response Experiment System for High-Rise Building Fires Based on the Internet of Things

Abstract

The primary objective of the current fire protection system in high-rise buildings is to extinguish fires in close proximity to the detectors. However, in the event of rapidly spreading fires, it is more effective to limit the transmission of fire and smoke. This study aims to develop an IoT-based real-time pre-response system for high-rise building fires that is capable of limiting the spread of fire and smoke. The proposed system collects fire data from sensors and transmits them to a cloud computer for real-time analysis. Based on the analysis results, the cloud computer controls the actions of alarm devices, ventilation equipment, and fine water mist nozzles. The system can dynamically adjust the entire system’s behavior in real time by adopting pre-response measures to extinguish fires and limit the spread of fires and smoke. The system was tested on a simulation platform similar to actual high-rise buildings to evaluate its impact on fires and smoke. The results demonstrate the system’s effectiveness in extinguishing fires and suppressing the spread of fires and smoke.

The Integration of Internet of Things (IoT) Technology into Fire Evacuation Plan in High-rise Buildings

“…The Internet of Things (IoT) is an interconnected system that links diverse objects through the Internet, facilitating seamless communication and interaction among them. Zhao et al, [8] outlined the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and its potential benefits in improving fire evacuation efficiency for high-rise buildings in the IoT era. Patel et al, [9] proposed that in IoT, an object can be any object with a unique identifier and capable of communicating over a network, including sensors, devices, machines, cars, home appliances, buildings, plants, and animals, etc., which can be interconnected by collecting and exchanging data through sensors, chips, and communication technologies to achieve intelligence, automation, and smart decision-making.…”