Fire eater is the only company in the world which is 100% focused on inert gas extinguishing systems using inergen. Pumps can supply a remote alarm panel to provde not. Our fm200 system offers three different nozzle types in seven different sizes, with expansive vertical and horizontal coverage from each single nozzle. Fire eater could easily use any other inert gas or chemical extinguishing system, but frankly, we see no reason to do so. Inert gas fire suppression systems using ig541 inergen solving the hydraulic calculation problem tom wysocki, guardian services, inc. Inergen is a mixture of 52% nitrogen, 40% argon and 8% co2. Inergen fire suppression is a blend of naturally occurring gases. The inergen fire suppression system, manufactured by tyco, is an engineered cleanagent system utilizing a fixed nozzle agent distribution network. Guidance on the pressure relief and post discharge. Inergen protects human lives inergen is a mixture of nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide. Inergen extinguishing system units are designed for total flooding protection against class a surface burning, class b flammable liquid, and class c fires occurring within an enclosure by lowering the oxygen content below the level that supports combustion. Inergen is a clean, nonconductive and natural fire suppression agent that wont damage valuable.
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. Carbon dioxide inergen mixture of inert gases and carbon dioxide 52% n2, 40% ar and 8% co2 percent by volume 320 c. Our systems may help reduce footprint, complexity, and the size of the pipe network. The inergen fire suppression system, manufactured by ansul, is an engineered system utilizing a fixed nozzle agent distribution network. This is especially important for inert gas suppression systems such as ig55 systems, ig541 systems and inergen systems due to the oxygen reducing properties used to extinguish a fire. Use and limitations this document is for the use by those competent in the design, installation, servicing and maintenance of fixed gaseous fire fighting systems.
A rating under whmis has been added, following the canadian guidelines. Safe for people inergen is the only fire extinguishing system that is frequently demonstrated with the audience inside the protected room. The three most common clean agents on the market today are inert gas inergen, nitrogen, argonite, novec 1230, and fm200, which has been a mainstay of fire suppression systems for more than 20 years. Water leak detection system, and all forms of passive fire protection. The physiology of inergen fire extinguishing agent 1 introduction inergen is a gaseous fire extinguishing agent comprised of 52% nitrogen, 40% argon and 8% carbon dioxide, all of which are gases normally found in the earths atmosphere. We believe is inergen the worlds safest extinguishing system, with over 5000. When wired to an autopulse control system, it will provide supervised electric detection and release.
Inergen premier is a 300 bar inert gaseous fire suppression system ideally suited for large multiple area protection. Inergen contains no liquid, is nontoxic and nonflammable. These systems provide fire protection, using carbon dioxide as the extinguishant, designed in. 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. Gaseous fire suppression systems fm200,naf 227ea,naf s125, inergen, novec, argonite, argon, aerosol. It is designed to exceed the requirements of australian standards as iso 14520. Each system is designed so as to decrease oxygen to a specific level. When an autopulse control system is used, manual actuation is accomplished. The oxygen concentration is minimized by the application of ig541 inergen until it reaches a level where combustion is no longer supported. It is an excellent solution for rooms with electric and electronic equipment. Because of its unique patented valve assembly, inert gas agent enters the protected room within the industry required 60 seconds but at a steady flow rate preventing destructive turbulence from occurring.
It is used as a total flooding agent which extinguishes fires by. Common fire suppression clean agents inert, novec 1230, and. Acoma drive, suite 106 scottsdale, az 85260 usa telephone. Inergen is the best known inert gas agent and has been in use for over 10 years. It is an inert gas, which means that it takes no part in the combustion process. It also provides manual actuation using the strike button on the release enclosure and with the optional remote manual cable pull station. Extinguishing fires in enclosed spaces requires solutions that can be deployed quickly.
Inergen gaseous fire fighting system the objectives of an inergen. Janus fire systems clean agent fire extinguishing systems are engineered systems, meaning they offer maximum flexibility to tailor each system design according to the location they protect. However, in the event of a fire, when inergen is discharged, it mixes with the air present in the room to create a mixture that comprises of 67. Inergen is a clean, nonconductive and natural fire suppression agent that won t damage valuable. This control system is used to control a single fixed fire suppression or alarm system based on inputs received from fire detection devices. Carbon dioxide fire suppression systems kidde fenwal. The system includes storage cylinders, cylinder manifold, a pressure reducing device, the downstream discharge piping and delivery nozzles. Inert gas fire suppression systems using ig541 inergen nist. 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 getting out of control. Inergen clean agent fire suppression system monroe extinguisher. Minor revision which incorporates the latest imo solas amendments and circulars, and new en iso standards for these systemsequipment.
In performance testing, inergen agent easily exceeded the nfpa standard 2001 allowance of oneminute discharge, suppressing a class a fire in 22 seconds and a class b fire in 17 seconds. Chapter 7 fixed fire extinguishing installations key changes. Argonite fm 200 novec 1230 inert gases principally extinguish fires based on the principal of oxygen depletion where the oxygen. Fire eater solutions fire eater environmental fire. Imperial novec1230 fire suppression system simulation. For 120 years, gielle has been protecting people and property with our comprehensive range of total fire protection systems.
This article provides a comparison of these three popular clean agents to help you decide which might be best for your needs. Inergen does not take up premium floor space as the cylinders can be placed remotely from the protected risk. In designing a fire extinguishing system, one generally starts knowing the required flow rate and, after developing a piping layout, the equivalent length of pipe from the storage container to each nozzle. Inergen is an effective fire extinguishing agent that can be used on many types of fires. Foam based fire suppression system, water based fire suppression system water mist, hydrants, sprinklers, deluge systems wet chemical kitchen hood systems. Crampton fire risk management program institute for research in construction national research council of canada ottawa, ontario kia or6 canada introduction most commercial halon replacements le. Inergen inergen is an environmentally friendly extinguishing agent, consisting of gases which are already present naturally in the earths atmosphere. Page 3 of 40 analysis of gaseous fire suppression systems in australia document control report versions version name role details date v.
Archives and museums benefit from the long holding times for the extinguishing concentra. The main agents that are encountered today include. The name inergen refers to the individual components of the extin. It is an excellent agent for use in rooms with electrical or electronic equipment. Inergen is a breathable gaseous extinguishing agent based on mixtures of various inert type gases. Standard on clean agent fire extinguishing systems nfpa. When using an fm200 fire suppression system, you wont have to worry about hurting the environment. Inergen fire suppression system simulation youtube. Ig541 inergen suppression systems are based in the principle of reducing the oxygen concentration inside the protected hazard. The clean fm200 fire suppression systems are ecofriendly and actually have a zero ozone depletion rate. Especially, in case of local application, it is designed and installed to cover main engine, aux. The system is designed and installed in accordance with the national fire protection association nfpa standard 2001, clean.
It is the subject of us patent 4,807,706, dated february 28, 1989 1. In normal practice the fire detection system will identify the presence of fire. Riley ansul fire protection the purpose of this paper is to introduce a novel fire extinguishing agent, inergen. It also serves as guidance for those involved in the design, construction and operation of buildings in which such systems are installed. These systems provide fire protection, using carbon dioxide as the extinguishant, designed in accordance with the national fire protection association nfpa 12, standard. Fire protection systems, including fire extinguishing system, are very important to detect, control, extinguish and alert building occupants to fire or smoke. Method statement for fire suppression system installation. Inergen conventional gaseous fire suppression systems. We provide complete fire suppression system installation including cylinders, detection, alarm, pipework and interfacing to housealarm system. Types of gaseous fire suppression systems there are two main types of gaseous fire suppression systems comprising inert gas and chemical agents. It works by displacing the oxygen that allows the fire to breathe and it does so with no risk to people.
Ths s usually a small pump that s desgned to mantan pressure n the trunk man system at a preset level such that the system s prmed for operaton. As the best marketed inert gas product it has been widely used to describe all inert gas systems but ultimately an inergen system is a manufacturer specific product. Fire suppression systems for it comms and data centre. In short, our technology expands system flexibility, enabling engineers to accommodate gaseous fire suppression systems in a less obtrusive way while addressing the specific requirements of a protected area. Gaseous fire suppression systems in australia stage 1. A gas extinguishing system is a fire extinguishing system that extinguishes fire with the help of a gaseous extinguishing agent either through oxygen displacement reduction of oxygen content or physical effects heat extraction. Ig541 inergen fire suppression systems, inergen fire. Ig541 inergen fire suppression systems inergen is a mixture of 52% nitrogen, 40% argon and 8% co2. Fire suppression system is an engineered, specialhazard system utilizing a fixed pipe and nozzle distribution network, hose reels, or a combination of both. The inergen system is designed to detect smoke, actuate the system to suppress the fire before any significant damage occurs. Critical to the functioning of all gaseous fire suppression systems is the control network including the automatic fire detection system.
Inert gas fire systems, inert gas fire suppression systems. The fm200 fire suppression system is one of the most technologically advanced fire protection systems on the. Clean agent system, fm200, inergen, method statement for installation, novec, testing and commissioning. Minor revision which incorporates the latest imo solas amendments and circulars, and new en iso standards for these systems equipment. A system installation and maintenance manual is available containing information on system components and procedures concerning design, operation. With its inergen inert gas, total walther offers the ideal fire protection solution on a global basis. Feb 22, 2010 inergen fire suppression system available at. Inergen suppression systems, inert gas ig541, uk fire. Inert gases are defined as using one or more of the gasses nitrogen, argon, or helium.
Gaseous fire suppression systems and control panels. The detection circuits can be configured using cross, counting, independent or priorityzone counting concepts. Inert gas fire suppression systems are the safe, natural way to extinguish a fire. Fire protection systems include sprinkler systems, standpipe systems and fire alarm systems. The system is designed and installed in accordance with the national fire protection association nfpa standard 2001, clean agent fire extinguishing. An inergen extinguishing sys tem can also be activated with a manual alarm button. The inergen fire suppression system protects enclosed areas where people may be. Gielle are experts at tailoring fire protection solutions to meet a wide range of requirements. It is used as a reference to both the agent and the hardware.
The control panel will note this, sound an alarm, shut down essential services including. Ansul fire protection systems, fire suppression systems. Inert gas fire suppression american fire technologies. Gas extinguishing systems are used when water, foam or powder extinguishing systems are not effective. Fire suppression system fire fighting system manufacturers. Take into consideration such factors as unclosable. The physiology of inergen fire extinguishing agent ansul. Inergen extinguishing systems are the only ones to give a 100% guarantee that a fire will be put out with no residues at all, with no risk whatsoever to any people present. Inergen agent is a mixture of three naturally occurring gases. Inergen gas fire fighting systems main the montreal protocol, which entered into force on 1 january 1989, banned substances that threaten the ozone layer, including halogenated extinguishers, and prompted the search for new environmentally friendly agents, otherwise known as clean agents. It is controlled by a bs 7273 analogueaddressable fire detection and alarm system specifically designed and dedicated for gas release.
Design and installation of an engineered fire detection and inergen total flooding, gaseous agent, fire suppression system as manufactured by ansul fire protection, marinette, wisconsin. Inergen premier fire suppression systems tyco fire and. This standard contains minimum requirements for total flooding and local application clean agent fire extinguishing systems. With the push toward green, inert gases are a good choice as they are the most green of all of the clean agents. 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. Mar 09, 2017 iflow delivery solution for ansul inergen cleanagent fire suppression systems duration. Clean agent fire suppression system cost comparison sq. Inergen fire suppression systems tyco fire and integrated. As destructive as fire can be, conventional agents also can damage sensitive equipment, including your data storage, information processing and system operation.
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