Fire Safety in Industrial Kitchens: Ansul R-102 and Piranha Systems

Fires that may break out in the cooking areas of restaurants and industrial kitchens pose a great threat to life and property safety. Special fire extinguishing systems are required to extinguish such fires quickly and effectively. Ansul R-102 and Piranha systems are two important systems that stand out in this field and are used in many businesses.

Characteristics of Industrial Kitchen Fires:

Extensive use of flammable materials such as oil and grease
High Temperatures
Risk of ventilation systems spreading fire
Risk of rapid exacerbation and spread

Ansul R-102 and Piranha Systems:

These systems use special extinguishing agents that can be triggered automatically or manually.
The extinguishing agent extinguishes the fire by starving it of oxygen and absorbing heat.
It does not damage the equipment in the kitchen.
It is harmless to the environment.
It offers easy installation and use.

Working Principle of Systems:

Fire detectors or thermostats detect fire.
The alarm system is triggered and the extinguishing agent valves are opened.
The extinguishing agent is sprayed into the fire area through nozzles.
The fire is extinguished and brought under control.
The Importance of These Systems in Industrial Kitchen Fires:

Provides fast and effective fire extinguishing.
It protects the safety of life and property.
Prevents material damage caused by fire.
It ensures uninterrupted operation of the business.
It reduces insurance premiums.
Benefits to Business:

Provides a safe working environment.
It increases employee motivation and productivity.
Protects the reputation of the business.
Ensures compliance with legal obligations.
Conclusion:

Ansul R-102 and Piranha systems offer ideal solutions to ensure fire safety in industrial kitchens. These systems help protect life and property by providing fast and effective fire extinguishing. It also provides many material and moral benefits to businesses.

Some Kitchen Fires in the Past

Kitchen fires are a common problem that causes loss of life and property every year. Some major kitchen fires that have occurred in the past include:

1. 2007 – Chicago, ABD:

• 9th of the building A kitchen fire broke out in an apartment on the 2nd floor of Istanbul, killing 6 people and injuring 21 people. The cause of the fire was determined to be a pot forgotten on the stove.

2. 2010 – Istanbul, Türkiye:

• A fire broke out in the kitchen of a restaurant, causing the restaurant to completely burn down and injuring 3 people. The cause of the fire was determined to be a short circuit in the electrical installation in the kitchen.

3. 2013 – London, United Kingdom:

• A fire broke out in the kitchen of an apartment building, causing the death of 6 people and injuring 20 people. The cause of the fire was determined to be an oil pot forgotten on the stove.

4. 2015 – Paris, France:

• A fire broke out in the kitchen of a hotel, causing the hotel’s kitchen and part of it to burn down. The cause of the fire was determined to be a malfunction in a deep fryer in the kitchen.

5. 2017 – New York, USA:

• A fire broke out in the kitchen of an apartment building, causing the death of 4 people and injuring 10 people. The cause of the fire was determined to be a pot forgotten on the stove.

These examples show how dangerous kitchen fires can be.