NEWAGE FIRE PROTECTION
ENGINEERS PVT LTD
CO2 SYSTEM PRESENTATION .
CO2 SYSTEM
Oldest Fire Fighting System available to mankind, its
existence dates back to year 1928 and earlier.
Designed as per NFPA 12, 2015 Ed & IS : 15528: 2004.
PROPERTIES OF CO2 GAS .
Colorless, Odorless, Electrically non-conducting inert gas.
1.5 times heavier than air.
Ratio of expansion of liquid CO2 to gas is very high.
HOW DOES CO2 SYSTEM WORK ?
•Fire Triangle.
•Fuel, oxygen, heat – all three are required to sustain a fire.
•Removal of any element of fire triangle results in
suppression.
•Principle of Extinguishments.
• 1. By reducing concentration of Oxygen below 16%
by volume.
• 2. By producing cooling effect on co2 is stored in
cylinder at sub zero temperatures.
ADVANTAGES OF USING CO2 SYSTEM
Inert, electrically non-conductive medium is achievable.
Non-corrosive in nature.
No clean up required after discharge.
Economical to install.
Eco-Friendly.(zero ODP)
Abundantly available in any part of nation.
Refill cost is minimal.
APPLICATIONS OF CO2 SYSTEMS.
CO2 SYSTEMS CAN BE PROVIDED ONLY ON UNMANNED
AREAS .
Paint Shop Booths & Paint Storage & Mixing Rooms.
Can be used on Class A, Class B & Class C (E)Hazards.
Transformers.
Color Printing machines .
Battery Rooms.
Flammable Liquid Storage.
ADVANTAGES OF USING CO2 SYSTEM
Only System in the world for past 100 years.
Practically zero down time as stand by Bank can be provided due to
economical cost.
Simplest and easiest construction.
Very easy to maintain, no specialist required, even the Owner can
maintain the System.
Suited for unmanned area only , but can be provided for manned
area with time delay provision.
NFPA recommends of 60 seconds which ensures uniform & longer
discharge, hence no chance of reignition.
100% discharge test possible & no mock test. Possible to see the
functionality of each & every component thus ensuring 100% surety.
Different types of CO2 SYSTEM
High Pressure – Storage Pressure 850 PSI AT 27ºC.
Low Pressure – Storage Pressure 300 PSI which is to be
maintained at -18ºC.
Local Application: Rate by Area method.
Rate by Volume method.
Total Flooding: For Surface Fires.
For Deep Sealed Fires.
Combination System
Design Basis
• Applicable Standard : NFPA 12, 2015 Ed.
• Room temperature considered : 21 Deg.C
• Minimum conc. of agent as per :
(For Dry Electrical Hazard ) : 50% (Class ‘A’ and ‘C’ Fire).
(For Record (bulk paper) storage, ducts, : 65% (Class ‘A’ Fire).
covered trenches)
(For Fur storage vaults, dust collectors) : 75% (Class ‘A’ Fire).
• System pressure : 60 Bar
• Maximum discharge time : Total flooding 60 Seconds.
Local flooding 30 Seconds
• Safety during maintenance : As per NFPA 12, 2015 edition , A
manually operated Supervisory
lockout valve which can be locked in
close position
CO2 GAS Engineered System
Smoke Detectors
Distribution Pipe
Discharge Nozzle
Containers
Manual
Station
Raised Floor
SAMPLE CALCULATION .
• Area : Electrical room.
• Dimensions L X W X H : 10 MTR X 5 MTR X 3 MTR
• Enclosed /Open : Enclosed .
• Type of Flooding : Total
• Volume in Cu mtr (V) : 150.
• Room temperature considered : 21 Deg.C
• Minimum design concentration) : 50%
• Material Conversion factor (MCF)as per NFPA 12 : 1.6
• Flooding factor (Kg/ Cu Mtr ) (FF) as per NFPA 12 : 0.8
• Basic Quantity of CO2 gas in Kg V X MCF X VF : 150 X 1.6 X 0.8 = 192
• Capacity of each CO2 Cylinder : 45 Kg .
• No of CO2 Cylinders required . : 4.26 , say 5 Nos .
Newage Co2 system has provision to actuate the system
Automatically , Pneumatically, or Manually .
Automatic : From Fire Detectors
Pneumatically : Through Nitrogen /CO2 gas
Manual : Through Manual Release switch or Through
Manual lever on Master CO2 cylinder
Flow calculation can be provided with the help of UL Listed
software .
APPLICATIONS OF CO2 SYSTEMS
Electric Generators.
Switchgear Equipments.
Panels.
Transformers.
Drawing Offices.
Diesel & Electrical Locomotives.
Cables Galleries.
Record Data Storages
Engine test cells
DATA REQUIRED FROM OWNER
Hazard is Enclosed or Open .
Materials involved in the protected area.
Dimensions of Hazard .Length x Width x Height .
Height should give details of Main void +False ceiling + False flooring .
Surrounding area that could affect protected
hazard.
Any opening or outlets.
Other electrical appliances like A/C or Fuel devices etc.
Discharge to be Automatic or Manual or Both.
Location of CO2 Cylinders and Control panels .
Site location .
Main Bank & Standby Bank is required
MAJOR COMPONENTS OF CO2 SYSTEM
SR NO COMPONENT DESCRIPTION APPROVAL
1 CO2 CYLINDER 68 LTR WATER CAPCITY IS 7285 AND PESO .
FILLED WITH 45 KG CO2
GAS .
2 CO2 VALVES
2.1 MASTER VALVE ELECTRO PNEUMATIC AND VDS/UL/FM
MANUAL
2.2 SLAVE VALVE
PNEUMATIC VDS/UL/FM
3 DISCHARGE AND INTERCONNECTION - LLOYDS/UL/FM
HOSES ,MANIFOLD CHECK VALVE
,NOZZLES
4 ONLINE HANGING TYPE WEIGHT -
MONITORING DEVICE WITH LIMIT
SWITCH
5 DIRECTIONAL VALVES ,PIPING ,FITTINGS - -
CO2 CYLINDER BANK .
CO2 VALVES , HOSES AND WEIGHING DEVICE.
WEIGHING SCALE .MAIN & STANDBY BANK.
MIMIC PANELS AND DIRECTIONAL VALVES
CO2 GAS RELEASE PANELS .
CO2 SYSTEM INSTALLED AT GAIL .
SAFETY ASPECT FOR CO2 SYSTEM INSTALLED
Direct contact with co2 can cause severe frostbite
burn to skin. This hazard is limited to vicinity of
nozzle.
Detail and glow sign must be prominently displayed
in hazardous area to aware persons for protection
provided by co2.
Exit system in glow sign must be clearly and
prominently displayed for safe passage of personnels.
SAFETY ASPECT FOR CO2 SYSTEM INSTALLED
Alarm should be strategically located for clear audible.
Necessary equipments must be provided for removing the
discharge .
Co2 after fire incident to ensure removal of co2 before entry of
personnel.
BA set must be provided for safety people.
