Gas Fire Suppression

Gas Fire Suppression

In regards to what a gaseous fire suppression system is, this is a specialised fire protection system designed to suppress or extinguish fires in a venue without the need for water. Rather, these systems use various types of gases to displace oxygen from the fire area, effectively removing one of the key elements of the fire triangle. As you look closer into the gases used in gaseous fire extinguishing systems, this includes fire suppressant agents such as clean agents (e.g., FM-200, Novec 1230), inert gases (e.g., nitrogen, argon), and carbon dioxide (CO2). These gases are stored in cylinders or containers under high pressure and are released into the protected space when a fire is detected.
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In 2015, Zhejiang Noah Fluorochemical Co., Ltd was founded. And from this day on, it has been aimed to become the biggest and best manufacturer of of perfluoro (2-methyl-3-pentanone) (FK-5-1-12) and fluorochemicals. In 2016, Noah establised the national first 2,000 tons/year device for perfluoro (2-methyl-3-pentanone) (FK-5-1-12) and fluorochemicals. And in 2020, Noah set up the second device to form 5,000 tons/year capacity.

 

Why Choose Us

Our Certificate
The company has perfect quality control management system, passed the ISO9001 / ISO14001 / OHSAS18001 management system certification; FK-5-1-12 is UL listed, FM approved and REACH registered.


Production Equipment
Now the company has established 5000 tons of fine fluorine chemicals production equipment.


Production Market
Zhejiang Noah's perfluoro (2-methyl-3-pentanone) (FK-5-1-12) and fluorochemicals has been sold all over the world, and its quality has been highly comfirmed by all the customers worldwidely. Presently, we have customers from America, Brazil, England, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Ireland, Turkey, Singapore, UAE, Saudi Arab, Malaysia, Tailand etc.


Professional Team
We are passionate about providing world-class service experiences.

 

Fire Suppression Agents

Fire Suppression Agents

At normal temperature, FK-5-1-12 fire suppression agents is colorless, transparent and insulating liquid.

Data Center Fire Suppression Gas

Data Center Fire Suppression Gas

FK 5-1-12, a good data center fire suppression gas is an odorless, colorless, electrically non-conductive fluid which evaporates rapidly.

Gaseous Fire Suppression Agent

Gaseous Fire Suppression Agent

FK 5-1-12 is an odorless, colorless, electrically non-conductive fluid which evaporates rapidly. Designed as a replacement for Halon.

Fire Suppression Gas

Fire Suppression Gas

At normal temperature, FK-5-1-12 is colorless, transparent and insulating liquid. But after pressurization,it turns into a fire suppression gas. it is the novel environmental harmonic and clean extinguishing agent.

Fire Suppressant

Fire Suppressant

FK 5-1-12 fire suppressant is an odorless, colorless, electrically non-conductive fluid which evaporates rapidly.

Gaseous Fire Suppression

Gaseous Fire Suppression

At normal temperature, FK-5-1-12 is colorless, transparent and insulating liquid, can be used in gaseous fire suppression.

Fire Suppression Solutions

Fire Suppression Solutions

Noah®5112 is one of the leading clean agents used as a fire suppression solutions. Clean agent fire suppression systems can put out fires safely without damaging electronic equipment or machinery.

Fire Suppression Chemicals

Fire Suppression Chemicals

At normal temperature, FK-5-1-12, a fire suppression chemicals, is colorless, transparent and insulating liquid. it is the novel environmental harmonic and clean extinguishing agent.

Fire Suppression Supplies

Fire Suppression Supplies

At normal temperature, fire suppression supplies FK-5-1-12 is colorless, transparent and insulating liquid. it is the novel environmental harmonic and clean extinguishing agent.

 

What is Gas Fire Suppression?

 

 

In regards to what a gaseous fire suppression system is, this is a specialised fire protection system designed to suppress or extinguish fires in a venue without the need for water. Rather, these systems use various types of gases to displace oxygen from the fire area, effectively removing one of the key elements of the fire triangle.
As you look closer into the gases used in gaseous fire extinguishing systems, this includes fire suppressant agents such as clean agents (e.g., FM-200, Novec 1230), inert gases (e.g., nitrogen, argon), and carbon dioxide (CO2). These gases are stored in cylinders or containers under high pressure and are released into the protected space when a fire is detected.

 

Benefits of Gas Fire Suppression
 

Perfect For Critical Environments
Gaseous systems are perfect for critical environments where any other water-based systems, such as fire sprinklers or water mist systems, are not feasible or may cause damage to your electrical equipment. These include locations such as data centres, server rooms, control rooms, museums, libraries, and healthcare facilities.

 

Rapid System Response
Depending on the type of gaseous fire suppression system you choose, the majority of high-performing detection systems will perform automatically at a rapid rate. If they weren't to act as fast as they do, the fire could spread to other areas of your building, causing problems that could end in serious injury or even death.

 

Environmentally-Friendly
As you look closer at the specifications of the individual gaseous fire suppression systems, you will notice that each model won't add to the effects of climate change. For example, they have zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and little to no global warming potential (GWP) either.
Moving forward with fire suppression methods, this should be one of the biggest factors you consider as a business when choosing a system to install. Not only will our planet benefit from this, but your staff members will too, as you'll learn shortly.

 

Non-Destructive Damage
Unlike water-based systems, gaseous suppression systems do not cause damage in the aftermath. They do not leave behind residue, water, or foam, making them suitable for protecting sensitive equipment, electronic equipment, and many other valuable assets in the long run.

 

Human Safety
Gaseous fire suppression systems work with non-toxic agents, meaning that they pose no threat to your health or safety. Furthermore, with these systems working so swiftly, you will not have to worry about being in the presence of a fire. Once discharged, they displace the oxygen immediately from the fire, causing it to disintegrate within a matter of moments.

 

 
Type of Gas Fire Suppression
 
CARBON DIOXIDE
CO2 fire suppression is a popular type of system. Carbon dioxide has an extremely high density, falling to the floor where it smothers the fire and separates it from the oxygen it needs to continue burning. While this is an extremely effective fire suppression method, you should only consider it if your building has little or no occupancy. After all, the removal of oxygen from the air can make CO2 fire suppression harmful to people. That's why it's only suitable for unstaffed data rooms, file rooms, hazardous materials storage areas, and similar buildings.
FM-200
This type of clean agent fire suppression uses hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to douse fires. Unlike chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and Halons, the HFCs found in FM-200 have a low ozone depletion potential, making it safe for the environment. HFCs are also safe to use in occupied spaces. FM-200 extinguishes combustible, electrical, and flammable liquid fires in 10 seconds or less primarily through heat absorption.
NOVEC 1230
Another type of clean agent, Novec 1230 was developed as a replacement for Halons and HFCs. This type of fire suppression system belongs to a family of chemicals called halocarbons. Novec 1230 is stored as a fluid, which is vaporized when discharged to fight a fire. Similar to FM-200, Novec 1230 also effectively extinguishes by cooling the fire quickly. It also has an extremely low ozone depletion potential, giving it the highest margin of environmental safety and making it appropriate for use in human-occupied spaces.
INERGEN
The final gaseous clean agent is called Inergen. This system uses inert gases-such as nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide-to reduce the oxygen level around the fire and suppress it in the process. The concentration of gases used in Inergen systems is safe to use around people.

 

Application of Gas Fire Suppression

 

Data Centers. Protect computer server and other information technology equipment that support data and communications transfer.

 

Electronic and Control Equipment Rooms. Protect sensitive electronic and control panels that provide power and logic to critical process equipment.

 

Power Generation Turbines. Protect enclosures with rotating mechanical equipment that are used to generate electricity to supply the power grid.

 

Critical Equipment with Sensitive Documents. Protect critical equipment that processes sensitive documents, like a paper printing press or a machine that processes customer paper checks.

 

Storage of Valuable Assets. Protect storage spaces that contain important (paper) records or priceless artwork that are irreplaceable and absolutely cannot be damaged by water from a sprinkler discharge.

 

Other. Other types of storage, operations, and processes where water-based fire suppression is undesirable and unfeasible.


Using gaseous fire suppression is not all advantages. There are some drawbacks and dangers to consider. Like any system, the equipment needed to run the system will take up some space. Normally, you would need a separate room to house the gas agent storage tanks and the system releasing panel. Piping will need to be routed from the tanks to the protected area, which will need careful coordination with the building architecture and other piping, ductwork, and cables/conduits serving the protected area.

 

By filling the air space in the protected area, gaseous agents upset the oxygen concentration and push the ratios outside of the range of lower and upper limits to sustain a fire. Good news for a fire extinguishment, but this can be bad news for humans that need to breathe oxygen. If personnel become trapped in a room where a gaseous agent is discharging, this could result in personnel injury or even fatality of there is too much exposure to a gaseous agent. Luckily, multiple safeguards are built into the design and installation of these gaseous fire suppression systems to prevent injuries and fatalities.

 

Top Quality FK5112 Clean Agent

 

The Working Principle of Gas Fire Suppression

Gas Fire Suppression operate based on the principle of three components that are essential for combustion - fuel, heat, and oxygen. These systems are designed to eliminate or reduce one or more of these components to extinguish fires effectively. The gases used in these systems act as extinguishing agents by reducing the concentration of oxygen in the protected area or by absorbing heat, thereby lowering the temperature below the ignition point.

 

The Two Common Methods Of Gaseous Fire Suppression are

Oxygen Reduction: Inert gases such as argon and nitrogen extinguish fire mainly by the third mechanism in the tetrahedron, diluting the oxygen level below 15 volume percent, the level required to support combustion. When the oxygen levels in the air are reduced below that 15% threshold the fire no longer has enough fuel to continue and therefore MOST materials will cease to burn.

 

Chemical means: Chemical extinguishes principally via the fourth mechanism by removing heat from the fire. Upon discharge, these systems create a gaseous mixture with air. This agent/air mixture has a heat capacity much larger than that of air alone. A higher heat capacity means that this gas mixture will absorb more energy (heat) for each degree of temperature change it experiences.

 

Gas Suppression Systems are sometimes manually activated; however, most are automatic. An automatic system functions through the conjunction of three key elements; a smoke detector, notification device and control panels.

The smoke detectors are the first line of defence and will alert the control panel if smoke is detected within the vicinity. The control panel will then inform the notification device and the piping to begin releasing the gas into the required location. Occupants of the area will be notified by the notification system and made aware that the fire suppressing agent will soon be released.
 

Colorless Liquid Fire Cleaner Agent FK-5-1-12

 

 
Components of Gas Fire Suppression
 
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Control Panel
The control panel or the fire suppression panel where all the monitoring and controlling happens. Through this panel, all the fire protection modules and devices are controlled. Today's fire suppression systems are highly advanced and can directly communicate with the control panel.

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Detection System
It detects the initiation or presence of excessive heat or flame in the restaurant kitchen. It is designed to immediately identify the risk of a fire. As soon as it detects too much heat or flame, it will send a signal to the control panel and the entire system will be activated to extinguish or contain the fire before it has a chance to worsen.

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Extinguishing Agent
All types of fire suppression systems use some kind of extinguishing agent. The role of this chemical is to contain and put out fire in a quick and effective manner. Based on the type of fire safety system it is, it can use dry chemical, wet chemical, dry powder or water foam as its extinguishing agent.

04/

Nozzles And Piping
The fire-fighting nozzles spray water over fire. The water is sprayed using hydraulic pressure or compressed air in the form of small droplets or mist to contain and extinguish the fire. There are multiple types of hydraulic spray nozzles that are designed for fast and effective fire protection.

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Manual Pull Station
A manual pull station is a device with a push button abort switch. These pull stations can either be single-action or dual-action. If it is single-action, you will be able to activate it by pulling down the lever. Dual-action pull stations require an extra action that is lifting or breaking a glass panel.

06/

Gas Shut-Off Valve
This small device is located near the cooking appliances. Using this gas valve, you will be able to cut off the gas supply immediately. This is extremely useful for preventing fire from spreading further.

 

How Do Gas Fire Suppression Work?
 
 

Gas Fire Suppression extinguish fires by removing the oxygen content to below 15%. This is the oxygen level at which most materials will not burn. The system is activated by a smoke detection system that senses the early presence of smoke.

 
 
 

The system itself operates by using naturally occurring inert gases such as Argon, C02, FM200, Novec 1230 and Nitrogen. The release of these chemicals cause a reaction that removes enough oxygen from the room to suffocate the fire whilst remaining safe for humans to inhabit. The gases are stored in canisters away from the protected area so that room space is not affected.

 
 
 

Humans only need 12% oxygen levels to be able to comfortably breathe. However a fire needs more than 15% to combust, signifying the effectiveness but safe methodology of this system. The inert gases that are used to smother the fire are of no concern, they are common gases abundant in the atmosphere meaning they are not dangerous at all if inhaled.

 

 

 
Our Certificate
 

 

The company has perfect quality control management system, passed the ISO9001 / ISO14001 / OHSAS18001 management system certification; FK-5-1-12 is UL listed, FM approved and REACH registered.

 

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FAQ
 
 

Q: What is a gas fire suppression system?

A: Gas Fire Suppression Systems are used to extinguish electrical fires by releasing a concentration of gas within a particular room. Most commonly found in server rooms, computer suites and communication rooms a Gas Suppression system is responsible for protecting the integral functions of your business.

Q: What is fire suppression used for?

A: Fire suppression systems are used to extinguish, control, or in some cases, entirely prevent fires from spreading or occurring. Fire suppression systems have an incredibly large variety of applications, and as such, there are many different types of suppression systems for different applications being used today.

Q: What are the three methods of fire suppression?

A: Fires of any kind are put out using one of three methods: cooling, starvation, or smothering. The fire triangle is a basic model for understanding the source and progression of any fire.

Q: What is the most common fire suppression system?

A: Water. A fire suppression system that relies on water is the most common type of fire suppression system, and most people choose to have them installed in businesses and buildings.

Q: What is a major advantage of the gas fire suppression systems?

A: Unlike water-based systems, gaseous suppression systems do not cause damage in the aftermath. They do not leave behind residue, water, or foam, making them suitable for protecting sensitive equipment, electronic equipment, and many other valuable assets in the long run.

Q: How does a gas suppression system work?

A: What is gas suppression? Gas fire suppression system work by removing the oxygen content of materials in fires to below 15% – a level at which most won't burn. They are activated by a smoke detection system that detects the early presence of smoke.

Q: Which gas is best for fire suppression?

A: Some of the most common gases used in fire suppression systems are: Carbon dioxide (CO2) Clean agents, including HFC-227ea (FM200) and FK-5-1-12 (Novec 1230) Inert Gases, including Inergen.

Q: Which gas fire suppression system is best?

A: FM-200 fire suppression systems: The FM-200 fire suppression system is one of the best clean agent fire suppression systems. One of the main advantages of this system is that it can reach extinguishing levels in 10 seconds or less, which allows the FM-200 to suppress electrical and flammable liquid fires.

Q: What are the components of the gas suppression system?

A: The system typically consists of the agent, agent storage containers, agent release valves, fire detectors, fire detection system (wiring control panel, actuation signaling), agent delivery piping, and agent dispersion nozzles.

Q: Which gaseous fire suppression system is typically the safest for humans?

A: In regards to what is an argonite gas suppression system, this is a blend of 50% argon and 50% nitrogen that reduces the oxygen concentration of the onrushing flames to the point where the fire can't ignite any longer - whilst being completely safe for the presence humans when evacuating the building.

Q: Why is fire suppression bad?

A: Fire suppression has had the profound effect of altering plant and animal species composition, distribution, and density at the landscape level, most noticeably in ecosystems with high-frequency, low-intensity fire regimes.

Q: How long does a fire suppression system last?

A: Some sprinkler systems automatically detect smoke, heat, or fire, while others are manually triggered. What is the life expectancy of a sprinkler system? Building owners and facility managers usually expect fire sprinkler systems to last 40 to 50 years.

Q: When should you use the fire suppression system?

A: Fire suppression systems must be installed in buildings where a sprinkler system may not be the most effective fire protection method. These can include rooms that contain a large amount of electrical equipment, irreplaceable assets, or perishable items that could be susceptible to water damage.

Q: What is the difference between fire protection and fire suppression system?

A: Fire prevention systems aim to minimize potential fire hazards. Fire protection reduces damage and helps to safely evacuate a building. Fire suppression systems are intended to extinguish the flames.

Q: What are the applications of gas suppression system?

A: Inert gas suppression systems use argon and nitrogen gases and their mixtures as an extinguishing agent and are based in the principle of reducing the oxygen concentration inside the protected hazard.

Q: Which of the stages of fire is hardest to suppress?

A: A fully developed fire is the hardest to suppress because, at this point, the fire is at maximum temperatures and causing the most heat damage. If you've failed to suppress it before this point, then your odds of stopping the fire are much smaller.

Q: At what temperature does a fire suppression system activate?

A: Most systems are designed to activate at 450 degrees. Then the system releases an extinguishing agent to douse any flames on your appliances and in the plenum. At the same time, it also triggers an automatic shut-off valve for your gas supply, further reducing the chance of disaster.

Q: What is a major advantage of the gas fire suppression systems?

A: Unlike water-based systems, gaseous suppression systems do not cause damage in the aftermath. They do not leave behind residue, water, or foam, making them suitable for protecting sensitive equipment, electronic equipment, and many other valuable assets in the long run.

Q: How often should gas suppression systems be inspected?

A: Gas suppression systems need to be checked twice a year alongside an annual room integrity test. If components fail their inspection you should look to repair or replace them immediately to comply with fire safety standards. This will help ensure that your building is adequately protected in the event of a fire.

Q: At what temperature does a fire suppression system activate?

A: Most systems are designed to activate at 450 degrees. Then the system releases an extinguishing agent to douse any flames on your appliances and in the plenum. At the same time, it also triggers an automatic shut-off valve for your gas supply, further reducing the chance of disaster.

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