CO2
Carbon Dioxide
• Contrasting technology and efficacy Proven Technology
• Low refilling cost
• Local application or total flooding application
• Applicable to deep - seated fires
• No residue to clean up after the discharge
• Zero Ozone Depletion Potential
• Electrically non-conductive
• Excellent grade of risk penetration
At atmospheric pressures carbon dioxide (CO2) is
a colourless, odourless and non – conductive gas
capable of penetrating quickly and efficiently the
area to be protected. Its density is approximately
50% greater than the density of air. CO2 is stored
in high-pressure cylinders as liquefied gas.
CO2 has been used effectively for many years, not VdS
only in fire protection but also in other commercial Schadenverthutung
applications. Although the use of CO2 as Vertraven durch Sischerheit
extinguishing agent declined with the introduction
of halons, it is still widely used for fire protection,
specially since Montreal Protocol was introduced
(where bases were established to ban the use of
Halon extinguisher). Agencia Protección Contra
Incendios Ministerio del
CO2 extinguishes fires by physical means according Interior
to two main mechanisms. The first one is by
decreasing the oxygen level inside the enclosure
from 21% to a level below 15%. Most fires are
unable to maintain combustion at such low levels.
The second mechanism is by means of cooling and
heat absorption. VNIIPO
Russian Certification Body
When dealing with the protection of occupied areas,
consideration shall be given to the fact that if CO2
is inhaled, even in low concentrations, it may lead
to asphyxia. Under required safety precautions,
CO2 has been effectively applied for over 50 years
to protect areas such as transformer rooms,
archives, electrical hazards, record stores and
computer rooms. In some countries regulations
ban automatic control of CO2 systems for the
protection of occupied areas.
In other countries it is allowed, as long as the
system and protected area have the relevant safety
devices fitted. Physical Properties
Thanks to their experience in the field of fire
Chemical name:
protection gained through CO2, systems, LPG fire
Carbon Dioxide
extinguishing systems are now installed in more
Chemical formula:
than 40 countries in Europe, America, Asia and
CO2
Africa. Molecular weight:
44.01
LPG range of CO2 systems include two types of Triple point Temperature:
valves fully developed by LPG, approved by the most -55.60 C
renowned independent organizations. Triple point Pressure:
517,8 kPa
LPG 128 valve is fitted on pilot cylinder and allows Liquid density at 20º C:
electrical actuation using a solenoid or pyrotechnical 777 kg./m3
charge. Critical temperature:
31.0º C
LPG 110 valve is fitted on auxiliary cylinders and Critical pressure:
activated using the pneumatic pressure provided 73.82 bar
by pilot cylinder. They offer greater Ńexibility for all Pressure at 21º C:
types of actuation and release systems currently 58.8 bar
in use in the market, even allowing combinations Vapour pressure at 20º C:
of several of them. Incorporated in their design 57.2 bar
protection elements against accidental actuation Maximum filling density:
due to micro leakages. They also allow checking 0.75 kg./l.
and maintenance of all critical elements contained Air relative density:
in a fixed extinguishing system, at the time of 1.5
commissioning and later system preventive Deep seated electrical fire concentration Vol < 57m3:
maintenance, thus preventing the risk of accidental 1.6 kg./m3
discharge. Deep seated electrical fire concentration Vol < 57m3:
1.33 kg./m3
To check for weight loss of the extinguishing agent Archive extinguishing concentration :
in cylinders, LPG has available a charge cellular 61% (2.0 kg./m3)
weighing system, which allows continuous control of Ozone depletion potential:
condition of charge of cylinders containing CO2 . 0
Greenhouse effect potential:
LPG CO2 system and its components are certified by 1
VdS and VNIIPO. Surfacefire design concentration:
34%
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