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DBI combines deep expertise with hands-on research experience across the energy sector and across land and maritime transport systems. Our fire engineers and consultants perform risk assessments and safety studies on lithium-ion batteries, BESS installations, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, Power-to-X facilities and more. We design fire protection solutions, prepare documentation for ATEX, Seveso and national frameworks, and act as technical sparring partner in dialogue with authorities and approval bodies.

Our consulting is always grounded in the latest evidence — through applied research projects like BESAFE, METAFUEL and MEFISTO. This close link between research and practice is what makes DBI a credible, forward-looking partner for the energy and transportation industry.

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Risk assessment

Comprehensive fire risk analyses and performance-based documentation for complex energy and transport projects. We deliver fire risk assessments (FRA), F-FMEA, design fire scenarios, BowTie analyses, ALARP documentation and consequence analyses covering fire, explosion, gas dispersion and thermal radiation — from wind turbines and solar panel systems to BESS, hydrogen facilities and e-fuel infrastructure. The result: a clear, documented understanding of risk that supports confident design decisions and regulatory approval.

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Fire safety evaluation

Independent evaluation of fire safety strategies and documentation for energy and transport projects. We review safety concepts, assess compliance with ATEX, Seveso and national regulatory requirements, develop approval strategies and regulatory roadmaps, and act as technical sparring partner in dialogue with authorities, classification societies and flag states. We help you navigate complex and international approval processes — reducing approval iterations, shortening timelines and increasing credibility with regulators.

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Simulation & modelling

CFD modelling of fire and smoke spread, gas dispersion, thermal radiation and explosion scenarios for energy installations. We use advanced modelling to support ATEX documentation, design optimisation and risk-based decision-making for batteries, BESS, hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, and other e-fuels — providing the quantified evidence that authorities and stakeholders require.

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Fire protection & system design

Design and documentation of fire protection systems tailored to actual risk profiles — including sprinkler, deluge, water mist, foam and suppression systems. We deliver hydraulic calculations, system dimensioning and integration with detection and control systems, ensuring optimised and cost-effective fire protection for engine rooms, cargo areas, battery rooms, industrial process plants and energy storage infrastructure.

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Advanced fire testing

Indicative test, Infrared Machine Vision (IMV) technology, and fire testing of batteries under safe and controlled conditions. We design and conduct fire tests to validate performance, reduce uncertainty and generate reliable documentation for regulatory dialogue, risk assessments and product development. Our advanced fire safety experts work with clients on suppression system effectiveness, container and vehicle fire scenarios, and new materials and technologies using our Electrical Furnace, Mini-SBI, MOBAT and custom test setups.

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Operational safety & human factors

We analyse how people, organisations and technology interact in hazardous environments. Using human factors and social science methods and models, we assess practices, decision-making, organisational safety culture and behaviour, public perception and renewable energy implementation. This includes identifying gaps between legislation, procedures and policies. Result: strengthened safety awareness, culture and performance through improved preparedness and barriers against unwanted incidents. Recommendations are practical and aligned with standards, regulations, and local context.

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Small-scale fire testing

Small-scale fire tests can provide early insight into how materials and systems behave before committing to full-scale testing. By identifying risks sooner, optimising design choices and reducing costly rework, you can move more efficiently through development and prepare for full-scale testing with greater certainty.

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