Improving Fire Safety: Feasibility of Gamma Ray Cargo Scanner Performance for Fire Extinguishers Inspection

A fire extinguisher is a critical piece of safety equipment used to suppress or extinguish small fires in emergency situations to prevent large and deadly fires. This study examines the possibility of using a measurement system based on a transmitted gamma ray and a linear pixel needle detector of a vehicle cargo scanner based on gamma ray technology to inspect fire extinguishers.. The aim is to determine the effectiveness and accuracy of this approach in detecting any defects or irregularities in fire extinguishers, which would enhance the safety and reliability of these crucial emergency devices. The study involves testing the system on four different models of fire extinguishers and analyzing the results to assess its viability as an inspection method. The results were analyzed, with output in the form of images and intensity profiles recorded in one direction from the images. The findings of this research could have a significant impact on the field of fire safety. They could help to contribute to the development of more advanced and efficient inspection techniques for fire extinguishers, in conjunction with other non-destructive inspection methods. In this study, the capabilities, limitations and potential applications of a transmission gamma based imaging system for fire extinguisher inspection were investigated.The imaging unit utilized a gamma source of cesium-137 and a linear detector array. The study discusses the potential applications of this technology in the field of fire safety and its limitations. The research highlights the importance of developing more advanced and efficient inspection techniques for fire extinguishers, as well as the need for ongoing research in this field. Ultimately, this study provides valuable insights into the potential use of vehicle cargo scanner systems for the inspection of fire extinguishers, and its findings have important implications for the field of fire safety. The results provide valuable insights into the feasibility of using gamma-ray technology-based automotive cargo scanner systems and pixel linear detectors as a reliable method for fire extinguisher inspection, ultimately enhancing public safety and emergency preparedness.