Rotarex firetec fire detection, suppression and protection. Highvalue assets such as data and sensitive equipment demand the quality fire suppression offered by the ansul fm200 fire suppression system. System operation gaseous fire suppression system activation can be manual, automatic or automanual. Utilizing separate suppression zones for both above floor and subfloor spaces is a common practice in areas where the subfloor. Inergen fire suppression agent is made up of 50% argon. Fire suppression systems for it comms and data centre. If you have any questions about installing a clean agent fire suppression system for your data center or server room, call 9015316550. Different enterprise environments demand different kinds of fire suppression systems. A fire detection system is needed to trigger the gas suppression system. Inert gas fire suppression systems fire suppression, fire.
A fm200 fire suppression system offers superior performance to ensure that a potential fire is detected before it can cause damage. Factory pressurized dot rated cylinders available in 35 and 75 lb. Types of fire suppression systems fire protection services. The colorless, odorless gas leaves no residue, eliminating post fire agent cleanup and minimizing downtime. This gaseous system works in seconds and is readily suited to the protection of high value assets. The fire protection systems main goal is to detect and alert you of a fire in the early stages, then bring fire under control. These agents are governed by the national fire protection association nfpa standard for clean agent fire extinguishing systems nfpa 2001 in the us, with different standards and regulations elsewhere. Hygood fm200 systems are accepted as providing reliable and effective fire protection solutions for high value assets. Our suppression systems are known for their reliability and efficiency. Fm200 1,1,1,2,3,3,3heptafluoropropane, cf3chfcf3 is a colorless odorless gas, low in toxicity, electrically nonconductive, leaves no residue, and is an extremely effective fire suppression agent.
Protection association nfpa standard 2001, clean agent fire. Gaseous fire suppression systems when designed and installed correctly should ensure that high value assets. The fm200 fire suppression system contains sensitive detectors that can detect even the smallest fires. A gas station fire suppression system is designed to aid and enable occupants to evacuate parked vehicles caught on fire in a protected area of a gas station. Fm200 is a syntheticchemical fire suppression gas and extinguishes a fire by removing the free radicals or heat elements from the fire triangle. Naffco supplies the best selection of gas based extinguishing systems as part of our fire fighting solutions for companies in the middle east and dubai. In normal practice the fire detection system will identify the presence of fire. Once a fire has been detected, by either the manual or automatic detection, a notification is. These systems offer the most versatile clean agent suppression systems available for any business, big or small. The new inerex line of inert gas fire system components from rotarex firetec, for instance, is certified according to multiple international standards, and can be configured into a complete ulapproved, 200300 bar total flooding fire suppression system. Mri machines pose a unique fire protection challenge for a hospital, not only because the tremendous energy used can be a source of fire, but also because traditional fire fighting techniques cannot be used in proximity of the machines magnetswithout posing an. Gas suppression systems clean agent fire suppression systems.
Safe for use in occupied areas at the design concentration, the system helps protect critical infrastructure and delivers effective asset protection. These fires are usually the result of spilled fuel. Inert gas fire suppression systems are commonly found with the following blends and names. Fm200 clean agent fire suppression system physical properties chemical name heptafluoropropane cf3chfcf3 molecular weight 170. It is designed to exceed the requirements of australian standards as iso 14520. Inert fire suppression gases are often blended for buoyancy. Agent fm200 hfc227ea is a clean, gaseous agent containing no. Fire suppression systems assured fire and security. Fire protection expert lance harry explains what a dry preaction fire suppression system is and how it works.
Mri machines pose a unique fire protection challenge for a hospital, not only because the tremendous energy used can be a source of fire, but also because traditional fire fighting techniques cannot be used in proximity of the machines magnetswithout posing an undue risk to the patient, who may be immobilized. Fire suppression system data specification sheet general the fm200 fire suppression system is an engineered system utilizing a fixed nozzle agent distribution network. Gaseous fire suppression systems are particularly applicable for high value risks where a minor fire within a critical area could have serious financial. The typical concentration of an fm200 system is normally between 7. Sapphire plus gaseous fire suppression systems pdf. Our clean agent fire protection system, which includes the use of hfc227ea and fm200, leaves no residue and doesnt require costly cleanup, unlike sprinklers and other fire protection systems. Fm200 systems are internationally accepted as providing reliable, effective, affordable fire protection solutions for applications found in telecommunication sites, data centers and archives, museums, oil and gas facilities, power plants, and more. This specification outlines the requirements for a crosszoned detection and total flooding fm200 fire suppression system. Jan 15, 2015 fm200 gas is used an an active compound inside medical inhalers, so its sure to say that its a very safe gas to use within occupied spaces with the appropriate fire suppression design.
Discharges in 10 seconds or less to extinguish fires rapidly, minimizing. Balanced risk engineering solutions gaseous fire suppression. And it discharges in 10 seconds or less, extinguishing a fire quickly and. Inert gas fire suppression fire suppression systems rotarex.
These clean agents are governed by the nfpa standard for clean agent fire extinguishing systems. It does not cover fire extinguishing systems that use carbon dioxide or water as the primary extinguishing media, which are addressed by other nfpa documents. The work described in the specification consists of all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary and required to complete and test the system. About rotarex rotarex, the parent company of firetec, develops innovative gas control products such as the firetec total flooding gas fire protection systems and firedetec automatic fire suppression systems. The principle used by gas suppression system is by breaking the fire triangle, the fire ceases to exist. The ultimate fire suppression solution the ansul brand promises a full range of quality fire protection solutions from automatic detection and suppression systems to a complete line of wheeled and hand portable fire extinguishers and more. Once the fm200 fire suppression system discovers a fire in the room, the fm200 system can respond in a matter of seconds, flooding the area with the extinguishing agent and preventing the fire from. Telecommunications fire protection when fire shuts down a telecommunications system, businesses are interrupted, financial transactions are halted, emergency response units can be compromised, and lives are put. Since 1917, kidde fire systems has been a global leader in fire protection, protecting people, property, and processes from fire hazards.
Gas is discharged through a pipe network system and enters the protected environment through appropriately designed spray nozzles. Approval listings include ul, ulc, fm, sabs and mea. Sr200hfc227ea gas suppression system engineering manual. Historically, the most widely used halon 1 replacement, fm200 provides waterless fire suppression without leaving behind residue or particulate, and has been installed in over one hundred thousand applications in more than 70 nations. The fm200 fire suppression system is an engineered system utilizing a fixed nozzle. Gas suppression systems are generally used in concealed rooms. Inergen extinguishes the fire by reducing the oxygen level in the protected space without compromising peoples health and safety. The general requirements and design criteria are based on both nfpa 2001 and iso 145201. Fuel station fire suppression systems triangle fire, inc. This clean agent is very safe for occupied spaces and nontoxic when used in accordance with nfpa standard 2001. The best feature of this system is that it can reach extinguishing levels in 10 seconds or less, which allows the fm200 to halt combustible, electrical and flammable liquid fires. Gas based fire suppression system automatic, co2, clean. The system provides automatic detection day and night in conjunction with manual pull stations. For 35 years, halon 1 fire suppression systems have been installed in cultural institutions as an alternative to waterbased systems.
The system is designed and installed in accordance with the national fire protection association nfpa standard 2001, clean agent fire extinguishing systems. For example ig55 is a mix of argon and nitogen and inergen ig541 is a mix of argon, nitorgen and co2. This is why reliable and clean fire protection solutions are the only way to prevent loss of image and market shares. Jun 26, 2017 we have a halon fire suppression system. Critical to the functioning of all gaseous fire suppression systems is the control network including the automatic fire detection system. Standard on clean agent fire extinguishing system en 120944 cer. What is fm200 fire suppression and what are its advantages. Gaseous fire suppression systems in australia department of the. Fm200 fire suppression system the grasshopper group.
Agent tanks are mounted under the canopy suitable for installations where the canopy does not cover the parking area. We provide clean agent fire suppression systems, co2 systems and our own naffcoinert gas system. The fm200 fire suppression system is one of the most wellrecognized and respected clean agent fire suppression systems in the world today. Fm200 clean agent fire suppression system hfc227 fike. Total flood and local application gaseous fire suppression systems. Kidde fenwal fm200 fire suppression systems are environmentallyfriendly and a halon 1 alternative. What should we do now that halon is being phased out. Fire protection systems based on condensed aerosol generators. Fm200 gas is used an an active compound inside medical inhalers, so its sure to say that its a very safe gas to use within occupied spaces with the appropriate fire suppression design. How clean agent fire suppression systems work fire. Gaseous fire suppression systems viking automatic sprinkler. Confires recognizes that many businesses have expensive equipment that needs to remain protected in the event of an emergency and a. The low concentration of agent required and low toxicity means.
The fm200 system is ideal for areas occupied by personnel and containing assets that could be damaged by water. The inergen system is designed to detect smoke, actuate the system to suppress the fire before any significant damage occurs. When youre looking for the ability to quickly suppress fires, save on floor space and to reduce damages, its definitely worth considering the use of fm200. For speed in suppressing fires, reducing damages, saving on floor space and allowing visibility, fike is the clear choice. It extinguishes flames primarily through heat absorption, leaving no residue, thus minimizing downtime after a fire and making fm200 suppression systems accepted and respected worldwide with over one hundred thousand installations in more than seventy. A fire suppression system suppresses a fire through releasing an agent to either reduce the oxygen, reduce the chemical reaction within the atmosphere or cool the fire. Jul 19, 20 the fm200 fire suppression system is one of the most wellrecognized and respected clean agent fire suppression systems in the world today. Gaseous fire suppression systems also known as clean agent systems use. Inert gas systems premium order process brochure pdf. In the room, protected by gas suppression system, there are various detectors placed at various locations.
Gaseous fire suppression systems fire protection association. This standard contains minimum requirements for total flooding and local application clean agent fire extinguishing systems. Inert gas fire suppression systems are a safe and natural way to extinguish a fire. Gas suppression systems types of gas suppression systems inert gas suppression systems inergen ig541 argonite ig55 nitrogen ig100 argon ig01 carbon dixoide c02. Located in over 80 countries worldwide, our highly skilled authorized distributor network designs. Sr200hfc227ea gas fire suppression system engineering manual 2. It is an excellent solution for rooms with electric and electronic. Safety and health protection in connection with gas. The fire protection industry sector and gaseous fire suppression industry profile in. Because halon is classified as an ozone depleting chlorofluorocarbon cfc, the production of new halon was banned beginning january 1, 1994. The ansul fm200 clean agent fire suppression system is approved by factory mutual fm and listed by underwriters laboratories ul for class a, b and c fires. Each detector constantly monitors the room for signs of fire. Gaseous fire suppression, also called clean agent fire suppression, is a term to describe the use of inert gases and chemical agents to extinguish a fire.