Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems2024-04-20T22:11:41+03:00

Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems

Critical Volumes Fastest Extinguishing Discipline

Environmentalist

Does not trigger global warming

Quick

Provides early detection and intervention

Effective

Extinguish fire directly

Has a Wide Usage Area

gas fire extinguishing
System Types

By providing three-dimensional protection against fire, it reduces the temperature in the environment, cools the fuel, and disconnects it from oxygen.

Halocarbon Gaseous
Extinguishing Systems

The extinguishing fluid in the systems in this class is produced in a laboratory environment.

System Types:

  • HFC 227-ea (FM 200)
  • FK 5-1-12 (Novec 1230)

Application Methods:

  • Single or multiple volume protection
  • Protection inside electrical panel
  • Pressure Class: 25 bar, 42 bar, 50 bar

Inert Gaseous
Extinguishing Systems

Carbon dioxide, nitrogen and nitrogen in the atmosphere are mixed in certain proportions and kept under high pressure.

System Types:

  • Argon (IG-01)
  • Argon-Nitrogen (IG-55)
  • Argon-Nitrogen-CO2 (IG-541)

Application Methods:

  • Single or multiple volume protection
  • Pressure Class: 200 bar, 300 bar

Carbon Dioxide Gas Extinguishing Systems

In these systems, where pure carbon dioxide is kept under high pressure, the cooling and asphyxiating properties of the gas are used.

System Types:

  • High Pressure (Steel Cylinders)
  • Low Pressure (Horizontal Tank)

Application Methods:

  • Single or multiple volume protection
  • Local Equipment Protection
  • Pressure Class: 20-60 bar 

Wide Range of Use

Application Areas of Gas Extinguishing Systems

Solid (A), Fuel It minimizes damage in the fight against (B) and C (Electrical) class fires.

HFC-227 EA & FK 5-1-2

Systems in this class are generally preferred for protecting small volumes from short distances. It can be used safely in places where people are present, such as data centers, server rooms, and panel rooms.

IG-01 & IG-55 & IG-541

It is very effective in protecting large volumes from long distances or from a different building floor. It is harmless because it is a gas found in the inhaled air. Usually archives, museums, subways, etc. It is preferred in projects with large areas.

CO2 Systems

These systems are generally preferred to ensure the safety of transformers with openings that cannot be closed and devices in an open environment (turbine, generator, etc.). Sıvı yangınlarında lokal uygulama ile doğrudan yakıtın soğutulmasında oldukçaaIt is very successful in directly cooling the fuel with local application in liquid fires. başarılıdır.

Choosing the Right System

Comparison of Gas Extinguishing Systems

FM200 & Novec1230

  • Offers protection at short distances

  • Refill cost is high

  • The equipment is compact and takes up little space

IG 01-55-541

  • Offers short, medium and long-distance protection

  • The refilling process is long.

  • A special cylinder chamber may need to be constructed

CO2

  • Offers protection at short and medium distances

  • Refill cost is low

  • Locked cage etc. security measures required

Compact – Fast – Low Cost

Systems that end the fire incident in less than 2 minutes.

Triggering Gas Extinguishing Systems

Fire Detection System

Fire Detection Panel

Triggering of gas extinguishing systems occurs via a conventional panel.

Detectors

Two different independent detection lines are used  using smoke, heat, or flame detectors.

Warning and Alarm Devices

Sirens and flashers are used inside and outside to evacuate the volume before extinguishing.

Supervisory Connections

The central detection system remotely monitors error and alarm information on the extinguishing panel.

Although gas extinguishing systems do not have direct negative effects on human health, exposure to large volumes of these gases (except CO2) for a long time can cause health problems. Each individual’s health condition is different. For this reason, even if the systems are designed within safe ranges, even systems that do not exceed the NOAEL and LOAEL limit values may pose a health hazard.

In cases where the wrong detector is selected and the environmental conditions are not analyzed correctly, the systems may be activated even in situations where there is no fire. This situation may disrupt the processes in the business and cause financial losses due to refilling and commissioning of the systems.

For this reason, when choosing the right gas extinguishing system, the fire detection system should also be made by experts in this field. When the installation work of the systems is completed, before commissioning these systems in a fully automatic mode, possible errors and false alarms should be monitored and equipment changes should be made if necessary.

NOAEL – The highest dose at which no toxic or adverse effects were observed.
LOAEL – The lowest dose at which any toxic or adverse effects were observed.

Integrity Test

Doorfan Room
Leak Test

When the gas extinguishing system is used with the total volume protection approach, the sealing of the protected volume is of great importance. The gas released into the room must remain in volume for a certain period of time (depending on the room volume) according to the requirements in the regulation. Thus, the risk of re-flare is eliminated.

Room tightness testing is carried out with the following steps:

  • Before the test, the openings in the volume are closed with structural materials.

  • The test mechanism is attached to the door of the chamber and the volume is pressurized

  • The pressure drop in the room pressurized by the fan is monitored by the computer.

Local CO2 Application Areas

Printing Industry
Fire Protection

Printing machines process highly hazardous and flammable materials due to the risk of fire. When factors such as friction and overheating are included in the equation, flammable materials such as paper, solvents and other chemicals can easily ignite and cause rapidly spreading fires. To eliminate this risk, local surface and area applications of carbon dioxide are used. CO2, an effective refrigerant and suffocating gas, has the ability to quickly extinguish fires.

Room tightness testing is carried out with the following steps:

  • Does not leave any residue after extinguishing

  • Does not damage electrical equipment, is cheap to refill

  • It does not cause high temperature drops and freezing in the environment

Fire Prevention Technology

Oxygen Reduction Systems

While other gas extinguishing systems stop the fire triangle by changing the concentration of oxygen in the environment in case of fire, oxygen reduction systems have a constantly active cycle. The air we normally breathe contains 21% oxygen. This value is above the 16% value required for the fire reaction to start. These systems, which are used to keep the rate of oxygen in the air below 16%, constantly send nitrogen to the environment. As oxygen is removed from the environment, an unfavorable environment is provided for fire to occur in the protected volume. This required nitrogen is supplied from the outside air via a generator.

Oxygen Reduction System Types:

  • Oxeo EcoPrevent FC: This system, which has a hydrogen fuel cell technology, is more economical than classical oxygen reduction systems. Additionally, this system is environmentally friendly as it operates with zero emissions. In addition to producing nitrogen, the system also contributes to the heating of the volumes. It is used in large warehouses and cold volumes.
  • Oxeo Eco­Prevent PG – PSA: Energy and pressurized air consumption is less in this system, which works with pressure swing trend technology. The system operates in a low pressure range of 6-9bar. It can be fed from an independent compressor or existing compressed air facility. It is used in paper warehouses, server rooms and shelved-cold warehouses.

  • Oxeo Eco­Prevent VG – VPSA: This system produces nitrogen with the principle of pressure change. Carbon granules separate oxygen within a tank and reduce the amount of oxygen sent inside. At the same time, these granules enable the separation of oxygen and nitrogen. It is used in archives, electrical control rooms, high-shelf warehouses and cold stores.

  • Oxeo Eco­Prevent CS – Cyl­in­der: At the beginning of a fire, thermolysis gases are formed before smoke, heat and aerosols are formed. These gases are detected and controlled nitrogen supply is provided to the space. There is no active nitrogen reduction in this system, the system is activated only when needed. It is generally used in system rooms.

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Frequently asked Questions

Do you conduct site surveys?2023-11-15T19:25:49+03:00

Fire systems can be specially designed according to environmental conditions and requirements. After visiting your business site and gathering detailed information, we provide the most suitable solution for your needs.

Do you offer installation and product warranties?2024-04-21T16:08:16+03:00

All products used in projects are covered by a 2-year warranty against manufacturer defects. The warranty period for services requiring labor and consumables is 1 year against installation errors.

Do you provide training for the products and systems you install?2024-04-21T16:09:06+03:00

Our expert technical team provides hands-on training in the field for every project delivered. Our engineers provide training at your facility for management, maintenance, and emergency procedures for facility managers.

When are responses made in case of product and system malfunctions?2024-04-21T16:09:55+03:00

For our domestic projects, we provide solutions within 48 hours for cases reported at a critical fault level. For our international projects, our response time varies due to travel distances.

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