Fire Suppression Systems

Fire suppression systems can be used to protect critical assets such as computers.

Basically, a fire alarm system is connected electrically to an actuator which in turn is connected to the mechanical element of the fire suppression system.

Chemical Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems

Here we describe some of the available chemical agents; FM200 (HFC277ea) and NOVEC 1230. And further down we will describe some of the inert gases.

FM200 Extinguishes fires primarily by physical means. The molecules soak up the heat so that the temperature of the flame falls to a point below which it cannot propagate and the fire is extinguished.

FM200 Is safe for use in usually occupied areas at prescribed design concentrations.

Inert Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems

These are ARGOGEN (IG55), ARGONITE, (IG55) and INERGEN (IG541)

How Do Inert Gas systems extinguish the fire?

When released they work by bringing down the oxygen within a room or enclosure to below 15% (normal air 21% oxygen). Below 15% most combustible materials will not burn (Class A,B and C Fires).

At this level of oxygen life is sustainable and the majority of healthy people would not notice any adverse effects.

All of the above fire suppression Gases are approved for use in normally occupied areas.