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BETE FireProtection PDF
BETE FireProtection PDF
Water Deluge
A customer was designing a was recommended because it first choice in dry, fixed fire
water deluge system to protect an offered the proper combination of suppression systems. BETE N
11' x 40' x 8' high chemical tank. coverage and droplet size, as well series nozzles are used routinely
They needed complete coverage as industry approvals, such as in dry fire protection systems
from 2 headers running parallel Factory Mutual and UL. protecting offshore drilling rigs,
to the 40' long side.
BETE N series fire protection LPG tanks, and LNG tanks, as
well as other types of vessels
BETE Applications Engineers nozzles are recognized across
containing flammable liquids.
provided several spray the petroleum and chemical
trajectories and the N series processing industries as the
Marine
BETE Applications Engineers would offer sufficient coverage In March of 2007, a serious auto
supplied spray pattern trajectory over a number of different wind accident occurred that resulted in
data for the fire suppression sys- velocities in the tunnel to control a fire in the tunnel. The sprinkler
tem in the 1.8 mile long Burnley a fire. The system uses a combi- system was activated and BETE
Highway Tunnel in Melbourne, nation of BETE N7W and N8W N series nozzles succeeded in
Australia. The data included nozzles constructed in type 316 controlling the fire.
different wind velocities to stainless steel.
ensure that the nozzles specified
Water Wall
A customer was developing a BETE Applications Engineers cally, the N5W to match the
new water wall protection system suggested a wide angle spiral specified flow rate. To confirm
on an oil rig to protect equipment would be appropriate, specifi- spacing, BETE modeling software
and personnel from the extreme was used to determine spray
heat generated by the natural coverage trajectories from each
gas flare. The current system nozzle when sprayed horizontally
consisted of a few nozzles on the outward. These trajectories
flare boom, but was inadequate provided the customer the
for the amount of heat generated. confidence that the new design
would be more than sufficient
to protect the rig.
BETE...high performance nozzles
for fire protection systems.
Product Performance:
BETE’s wide range of fire protection nozzles meet industry
approvals - U.S. Coast Guard, Factory Mutual System,
Underwriters Laboratories and Lloyd’s Register - and are
considered to be the standard for critical spraying applications.
We take advantage of the latest developments in materials
technology and continue to work with companies to create
the most efficient fire protection nozzles.
Engineering Expertise:
Our proven success is a result of our ability to find creative
solutions to difficult spraying challenges. BETE Applications
Engineers can apply their years of expertise to recommend
a nozzle design to deliver the specific spray performance
necessary for your fire protection requirements. Our state-of-
the-art spray laboratory is designed to provide a wide range of
testing capabilities to accommodate emerging industry trends.
BETE Product Performance
Water Wall – Water is used as a barrier Nozzles: TF29-180, SRWM, in addition to maximum flame penetration and heat
to shield against radiant heat, harmful water wall and water deluge nozzles transfer. This multiple cone strategy mini-
gases, and flames to provide protection for TF29-180 – very wide coverage for limited mizes wind drift and prevents oxygen
personnel and equipment. headspace areas (such as storage rooms on from reentering the spray area
ships) N – spiral nozzle with advantages listed
SRWM – pop-up operation for deck cool- above plus tighter tolerances to meet
Nozzles: TF150/170, N, FF, NF
TF150/170 – spiral nozzles with high flow insurance approvals. Protective blow-off
ing/protection/decontamination; used
rates, wide coverage in close proximity, covers available
where a permanently exposed nozzle
multiple concentric cones; more effective
would be an obstruction TFXP – spiral nozzle with advantages listed
than a fan
above but with maximum free passage
N – spiral with narrower angles than the Halon Replacement – Professionals
TF150/170; regulatory approvals for fire are turning to fine water mist systems in Water Mist – Water mist systems use
protection applications lieu of environment-damaging Halon sys- a finely atomized, low flow water spray
FF – provides a wide, single sheet spray tems. Exceptionally fine water droplets are to extinguish fire. They are ideal for
with a 145°angle. Less effective cooling sprayed over the fire where they evaporate protecting assets that would otherwise
and barrier protection than spiral-type (TF, and displace the oxygen, extinguishing be destroyed by water damage in deluge
N) nozzles the fire. The low volume flow and high systems.
evaporation rate minimize water damage
NF – greater choice of angles than FF (15°
to sensitive equipment.
Nozzles: MicroWhirl, L, PJ, P, MicroWhirl Head
up to 120°) MicroWhirl - high-pressure nozzle produc-
ing very low flow, extremely fine, misting
Water Deluge – There are two general
Nozzles: MicroWhirl, L, PJ, P, MicroWhirl Head
MicroWhirl - high-pressure nozzle produc- protection
categories for water deluge fire protection ing very low flow, extremely fine, misting
systems. P, PJ – higher flows than the MicroWhirl;
protection produces a very fine mist by means of an
1 Direct Extinguish - Large quantities of P, PJ – higher flows than the MicroWhirl; external impingement pin
water are sprayed over the flames to con- produces a very fine mist by means of an
trol the blaze and extinguish the fire. L - higher flows than the PJ with fine
external impingement pin atomization
2 Cooling - Water is sprayed onto the exte- L - higher flows than the PJ with fine
rior surface of vessels that are under MicroWhirl Head – standard, stock mani-
atomization fold for up to (7) individual MicroWhirl
pressure and/or contain volatile materi-
als, cooling the vessel and preventing ex- MicroWhirl Head – standard, stock nozzles
plosion. manifold for up to seven (7) individual
MicroWhirl nozzles Toxic Gas Mitigation – Water spray
Nozzles: N, MaxiPass, TFXP, TF150, TFXPW, FF systems are used to remove water soluble,
N, TFXP, TF150, TFXPW – all spirals provide Foam – The nozzles are used to spray toxic gases from the air in the event of an
a spectrum of drop sizes with concentric low-expansion foam, such as AFFF, onto accidental leak. These systems prevent the
rings of larger droplet, high momentum ship decks and in smaller enclosed areas to spread of hazardous vapor clouds. BETE
spray containing fine droplets between the help subdue the fire. TF16FCN and TF20FCN nozzles were
rings. The high momentum, large drop chosen for mitigation systems of accidental
rings punch through the flame while the
Nozzles: TF, N, NF, NFX releases of hydrofluoric acid (HF) by the
smaller drops vaporize quickly, combining TF, N – spiral nozzles are placed so that the Industry Cooperative Hydrogen Fluoride
maximum flame penetration and heat spray is perpendicular to the surface to be Mitigation Assessment Program.
transfer. This multiple cone strategy mini- covered
mizes wind drift and prevents oxygen
Nozzles: TF, TFXP, N
from reentering the spray area NF, NFX – flat fan nozzles are oriented to TF/TFXP - finer spray nozzles with standard
spray parallel and very close to the surface flow rates; good for scrubbing chemicals
N – spiral nozzle with advantages listed to be protected
above plus tighter tolerances to meet insur- N - spiral nozzle with advantages listed
ance approvals. Protective blow-off covers above plus tighter tolerances to meet
Tunnel Fire Protection – A well- insurance approvals. Protective blow-off
available designed fixed fire suppression system in
covers available
MaxiPass – used when coverage diameter a traffic tunnel protects against loss of
is more important than atomization and human life and minimizes structural dam-
age in the case of a fire or explosion. Spiral
Dust explosion protection – Water
headroom is adequate. The MaxiPass pro- spray systems are used to prevent explo-
duces larger droplets than an equivalent nozzles can be more effective than tradi-
sive combustion triggered by dust build
flow rate spiral causing improved wind re- tional sprinkler systems due to higher
up or static electricity in storage tanks and
sistance. High-pressure operation narrows flame penetration by the multiple cones.
transfer conveyors for items such as coal
the spray angle for greater penetration and and grain.
resistance to crosswinds
Nozzles: N, TFXP, TF150, TFXPW
N, TFXP, TF150, TFXPW – all spirals provide
TFXP – spiral nozzle with advantages listed
a spectrum of drop sizes with concentric
Nozzles: MicroWhirl, L, PJ, TF, SRWM
above but with maximum free passage MicroWhirl, L, and PJ – fine mist with no
rings of larger droplet, high momentum
FF – used for surface or equipment protec- wetting. Increases humidity and lowers
spray containing fine droplets between the
tion when relying on rundown for protec- static discharge risk
rings. The high momentum, large drop
tion is acceptable rings punch through the flame while the TF – adding enough moisture to prevent/
smaller drops vaporize quickly, combining knock down dust
Marine – Marine applications include SRWM – installs flush to the vessel wall
deluge, foam, and water wall systems and extends when activated; used in
where the nozzles are subject to extreme extremely dirty or dangerous areas where
weather conditions and exposure to an exposed nozzle would be destroyed
seawater.
BETE Product Specifications
TFXP TF 150/170 PJ
Spray Characteristics Spray Characteristics Spray Characteristics
• Wide range of flow rates • Wide spray angles • Finest mist of any direct pressure nozzle
• Fine atomization • Clog resistant • Fine atomization • Produces high percentage of droplets
Spray Patterns: Full Cone (Hollow Cone Spray Patterns: Full Cone and Hollow Cone under 50 microns
available by special order) Spray Angles: 50° to 180° Spray pattern: Cone-shaped Fog
Spray Angles: 90° and 120° Flow rates: 0.5 to 3320 gpm (2.26 to 10700 Spray angles: 90°. For best 90° pattern, op-
Flow rates: 3.0 to 3320 gpm (9.67 to 10700 L/min) (Higher flow rates available) erate nozzle at or above 60 psi (4 bar)
L/min) Full Cone 90° (XPN) Flow rates: 0.013 to 1.4 gpm (0.043 to
5.34 L/min)
Full Cone 150/170°
Fog
TFXPW L P
Spray Characteristics Spray Characteristics Spray Characteristics
• Wide coverage • High flow misting performance at • Finest mist of any direct pressure nozzle
• Fine atomization low pressure • Produces high percentage of droplets
Spray Patterns: Full Cone Spray Pattern: Hollow Cone Fog, nearly as in the 25-400 micron range; ideal for
Spray Angles: 150° fine as P series dust suppression
Flow rates: 33.6 to 534 gpm (181 to 1720 Spray Angles: 90° standard (120° by special Spray pattern: Cone-shaped Fog
L/min) order) Spray angles: 90°. For best 90° pattern, oper-
Flow rates: 0.14 to 3.84 gpm (0.534 to ate nozzle at or above 60 psi (4 bar)
14.7 L/min) Flow rates: 0.034 to 7.68 gpm (0.153 to 30.3
L/min)
Full Cone 150° Fog
Fog
BETE Product Certifications
BETE N series nozzles are the only U.S. Coast Guard The entire N series is certified
spiral design nozzles in the indus- Approved for use on ships and offshore
try that are U.S. Coast Guard and installations by Lloyd’s Register
Factory Mutual approved. and complies with the International
All N series nozzles are also Convention for the Safety of Life at
Underwriters Laboratories and Sea (SOLAS). The N3, N4, N5,
Lloyd’s Register approved. These N3W, N4W, and N5W models are
independent agency approvals also approved by the U.S. Coast
are recognized worldwide by loss Guard for tank vessel pump
prevention system designers as im- rooms. The BETE N9 nozzle is
portant criteria for selecting designed to meet FM requirements
nozzles that conform to stringent for use in fixed deluge installations
installation and performance protecting industrial transformers.
standards. The N6 with dust cover option is
also Factory Mutual approved. The
entire N series has UL approval in
both stainless steel (ASTM A743)
MaxiPass™ (MP) SRWM & brass (ASTM B30).
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