Research projects
Information about SP's automotive fire research projects are published here.Bus Fire Safety - report from research project
The main objective of the project was to decrease the number and consequences of bus fires. This was accomplished through generation of knowledge about fire cause and fire development in buses. These results will be used to develop specific recommendations for test methods and regulations to increase the fire safety of buses.
The SP Report 2008:41 can be downloaded here
Testing active fire protection systems for engine compartments in buses and coaches - a pilot study
This report forms the basis for the development of a test standard for fire suppression systems in engine compartments in buses and coaches.
The SP Report 2011:22 can be downloaded here