- Application : Dubai Taxi Fleet
Industry : Transport & Automotive
System : BlazeCut T Series - Fire Risk: Engine bay of Taxi
Risk background
Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) is taxi fleet company in Dubai with around 4500 taxi’s servicing the citizen of Dubai with vehicle makes such as Lexus ES300H, Toyota Camry, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Innova, Toyota Innova Hybrid. The company faced fire risks in their taxi fleet due to the extreme high temperatures in Dubai reaching up to 50°C (122°F) during the summer high heat months. It’s common in Dubai for all vehicles to be maintained and inspected regularly due to battery, electrical, and engine heat build-up problems. For a Taxi fleet with the heat risks involved, the fire hazard could be catastrophic.
What we did
4500 taxi’s engine compartments have been equipped with the BlazeCut T300FK
model to safeguard the fleet. Due to the higher activation temperature of 142°C,
the TR Series FK model is chosen for the application as lower temperature
actuation could lead to false system trigger. T Series is easy to install,
making total project installation time to a minimum. Installed on the hood of
the engine compartment, only visual inspection is required for maintenance and
expected to remain in service for 10 years.
Final Result
With the client’s efforts in pioneering passenger safety in the Taxi fleet services, BlazeCut T series FK fire suppression system now provides protection in high temperature roads by acting quickly and automatically. With no complex fixtures or pressurized cylinders, it is easy to install and compact within the cabinet. This has resulted in reducing the risk and potential damage for drivers, passengers, and vehicle, making DTC a top Global safety service provider.
