DR D Y PATIL COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, AKURDI

BS-II

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION
Suppression Systems are used to extinguish, contain, 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. Of these, there are some that are still in use but are no longer legal to manufacture and produce.
Fire suppression systems are governed by the codes under the national fire protection association, also
known as the NFPA. This organization writes codes, regulations, and recommendations on the proper
installation and maintenance of these fire suppression systems. Likewise, the NFPA also lists criteria
that must be met for the requirements of certain types of fire suppression systems.

TYPES

FIRE GAS SYSTEM – FM200

SUPPRESSION
SYSTEM Gas systems are stored as liquid, with nitrogen used to pressurise it. When released
the FM200 chemical agent has a chemical reaction with the fire and extinguishes
it. This type of system is best suited to data rooms, switch rooms or
communication rooms.

KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION – CHEMICAL FOAM (AMEREX, ANSUL

ETC)
This system is specifically designed for commercial kitchens. Nozzles are placed
under the cooker canopies and will propel a water-based agent with a chemical
foam type mix over the risk. The trigger is usually a heat link or manual pull
switch.
WATER MIST SYSTEM
Water mist systems are commonly replacing sprinklers in big data rooms, other
large areas and local applications. These systems can be used for flammable
liquids and electrical rooms, the mist evaporates and causes a starving of oxygen
effect rather than cooling.

FOAM DELUGE SYSTEM

Foam deluge systems are mainly suitable for large applications where you cannot
use water or gas. These tend to be external such as transformers, oil tanks and oil
storage silo’s. A simple sprinkler type application disperses a foam concentrate
mixed with the water to provide the typical expanding agent (the same as with
extinguishers).
PNEUMATIC HEAT DETECTION TUBE
This is essentially an extinguisher with a valve and a length of heat detection tube
which acts as the detection and propellant feed for the agent. When the
temperature reaches a certain level around the pipe it blows a small pressurised
hole in the pipe, which then propels the agent directly onto the risk. This
suppression system is ideal for boats, vehicles, small machinery, electrical switch
cabinets and fume cupboards.
 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.

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Type of fire fire suppression Features Average
suppression system rates
system
Sprinkles Material: Brass ₹ 930-1450/ Piece
1. Thread:1/2" NPT
Temperature:68℃(154F)
Size:5.3X3cm(H*D)
Perfect for restaurants,
hotels, underground
garage etc

2. Fitting Size: 0.75 Inch ₹ 125-150/ Meter

Pressure: 1.5 - 4 Kg
Range: 12-18 m
Material: plastic

alarm valve Automatic Function ₹30000-

Manual Function 35000/ Piece
Applications: - Industrial
Purposes

Uv fame -Domestic heating ₹ 15700-16500/

detector systems piece
-Industrial gas turbines
-Factories
-Petrol Pumps / Fuel
Storage Area

Drain valve Material brass body ₹ 4000-5000/

Size 25mm and 50mm Piece
Metal alloy Dry Capacity 5 kg ₹ 6500-/unit
Material: metal alloy
Chemical
Powder Fire
Extinguisher

Foam tank Working pressure ₹ 180000-

:0.6-1.2 MPa 185000/unit

Co2 ₹ 30-35/kg