Halocarbon
Halocarbon extinguishing systems fight fires using the chemical extinguishant Novec™1230 3M™ or MX200 with the chemical extinguishant HFC-227ea. This extinguishant is neither corrosive nor electrically conductive. It is thus especially suitable for protecting rooms containing electric and electronic equipment. The systems extinguish fires without leaving residue, while offering a high level of personal and environmental protection at the same time. They are particularly suitable for the protection of small and
medium-sized rooms, and the extinguishing agent can be stored compactly, either inside the room or in another area.
Halocarbon
The systems provide an excellent extinguishing effect in rooms with electronic and electrical equipment
The extinguishing agent is neither corrosive nor electrically conductive, leaves no residue and can easily be removed from the space in question through ventilation
The Novec 1230 as well as HFC-227ea extinguishing agent is also suitable for zones that are frequented by people and have a very high environmental compatibility
Operating pressures up to 50 bars allow for more extensive pipework and storage of the extinguishing agent outside the protected area
Through cost-effective multi-zone systems, a single stock of extinguishing agent is sufficient to cover several zones
Through cost-effective multi-zone systems, a single stock of extinguishing agent is sufficient to cover several zones
Design of Halocarbon extinguishing systems
- 1. Fire detector
- 2. Pneumatic control device
- 3. Flash
- 4. Electric horn
- 5. Fire detection and extinguishing control panel
- 6. Selector valve
- 7. Extinguishing agent cylinder
- 8. Extinguishing nozzle
Multi-zone systems are very similar to single-zone systems, except that they use a common stock of extinguishing agent to protect all rooms. In the event of a fire, the fire detection and extinguishing control panel controls specific selector valves. These valves release the extinguishing agent only into the extinguishing zones affected by the fire.
The required quantity of extinguishing agent is always calculated in relation to the most significant protected space. If a smaller space is affected by the fire, only as much extinguishing agent as is required is released to extinguish the fire in this space. Due to the reserve of extinguishing agent, the fire extinguishing capacity of the system is guaranteed even after the extinguishing system has been triggered – providing continuous, uninterrupted operation.