In addition, there was the need to find fire
protection technologies as “halon
alternatives” .
• Today FirePro® enjoys a multitude of
approvals, listings and certifications from
the most known and respected Authorities
around the world.
KEY FIREPRO AEROSOL
COMPONENT
• Potassium Carbonate (non pyrotechnic)
PRINCIPLE OF ACTIVATING AEROSOL SOLID
COMPOUND
• Heat Energy
•Electrical Energy
Sublimation: Solid – Gaseous (aerosol) stage
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TYPES OF
GASEOUS SYSTEMS
The agents may be categorised into two practical
classes: halocarbons and inert.
Halocarbon agents act largely by heat absorption,
although having some chemical effect on the flame
combustion reactions.
Inert agents contain unreactive gases that act
primarily by oxygen depletion
On the Other Hand:
FirePro® Aerosol, extinguishes fire by inhibiting the
chain chemical reaction in combustion
on a molecular level – it removes the flame free
radicals and extinguishes fire without depleting
oxygen!!!
Introducing:The fourth element
THE TETRAHEDRON OF FIRE
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THE GENERATOR COMPONENTS
Harmful to the
environment
Halocarbons
GAS SYSYEMS
•COMPLEX INSTALLATION
•HIGHLY PRESSUIRIZED
BOTTLES
•SPACE CONSUMING
•INTENSIVE MAINTENANCE
•HIGH COSTS
SOME ADVANTAGES OF FirePro SYSTEMS
OVER GASEOUS SYSTEMS
• Tremendous space saving, i. e., the space required is only
a fraction of the space needed for cylinders etc.
• FirePro systems design calculations are based on
uncomplicated parameters resulting in simplified design
calculations.
• Far easier installation - no piping, pressure cylinders,
special supports and valves are required thus reducing
installation time and costs considerably.
FirePro®
• NON PRESSURIZED UNITS
•EASY INSTALLATION
•REDUNDANCY
•MININMAL MAINTENCE
•COST EFFICIENT
SOME ADVANTAGES OF FirePro SYSTEMS
OVER GASEOUS SYSTEMS
• Easy maintenance without the need for pressure testing,
weighing, pressure/leak detection etc.
• Cost effectiveness - FirePro systems are less expensive
compared to most other gaseous systems (Halon
replacements) making it more attractive to the end user.
FirePro ®
PRODUCT RANGE
AND
APPLICATIONS
Applications
• Small & Middle Businesses
• Industry
• Navy Vessels
• Commercial ships
• Cruise Liners
• Yachts
• Electronic Installations
• Substations
• Electrical/Control Panels
• Transformers
• Warehouses
• Public Transport
• Transportation Vehicles
• Professional Fire Fighting
• Public Buildings
• etc.
TOTAL FLOODING PROTECTION
AND
INPANEL PROTECTION
Total Flooding Approach
Design is based on the following parameters:
• Volume of protected space (Small – Medium – Large)
• Height – (for Stream Length Selection)
• Hazard Classification (Classes of Fire – A, B, C, F)
TOTAL FLOODING
INPANEL APPROACH
• EXTINGUISHES AT THE SOURCE
• REQUIRES NO POWER
• MINIMIZES DAMAGE
• REDUCES DOWN TIME
Protection of Power Factors
FirePro®
SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS
Vehicle Protection
Marine Applications
Wind Turbine Protection
protection of wind
turbine with
Aerosol
generator systems
FirePro ®
CERTIFICATION
APPROVALS
AWARDS
National and International Standards, Approval Notified
Bodies and Listing Authorities on the “Condensed Aerosol
Technology”
KIWA (NETHERLANDS, EU)
BRL-K23001/02 October 20th 2003 edition
CE Mark
IMO - INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANISATION
MSC/Circ.1270 4th June 2008 (revised MSC/Circ.1007 26 June 2001):
CEN - EUROPEAN COMMIITTEE FOR STANDARISATION
CEN/TR 15276-1/2, 2008
Before identified as: prEN 15276-1 and prEN 15276-2
U.S. EPA – UNITED STATES ENVIRONEMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program
NFPA - NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
NFPA 2010 - Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems
UL - UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.
UL 2127 - Standard for Inert Gas Clean Agent Extinguishing System Units
ISO – INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ORGANISATION
ISO/DIS 15779 – Condensed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems - physical properties and system
design
BSI - LICENSED
NATIONAL STANDARDS
Certification
Certification
Manufacturer
Certification
Manufacturer
Scientific & Research Centre
for Fire Protection
Significant New Alternative Policy
SNAP List - Listed
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone:
Listing of Substitutes for
Ozone-Depleting Substances--Fire
Suppression and Explosion
Protection
Direct Final Rule – Acceptable
Substitute:
Powdered Aerosol E (FirePro)
Nat. Institute of Hygiene Toxicological Research
Awards
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