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    The document discusses the causes, consequences, and countermeasures for internal corrosion of sprinkler pipes. It identifies several causes of corrosion including oxidation, microbiologically influenced corrosion, standing water in pipes, trapped air pockets, and frequent draining and refilling. The consequences of corrosion include pinholes, tubercles, rust, narrowed pipes, and blocked sprinklers. The document emphasizes that leakage rates should be regulated to meet NFPA 13 standards to prevent issues like low air signals, unwanted trips, and reduced nitrogen system life.

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    The document discusses the causes, consequences, and countermeasures for internal corrosion of sprinkler pipes. It identifies several causes of corrosion including oxidation, microbiologically influenced corrosion, standing water in pipes, trapped air pockets, and frequent draining and refilling. The consequences of corrosion include pinholes, tubercles, rust, narrowed pipes, and blocked sprinklers. The document emphasizes that leakage rates should be regulated to meet NFPA 13 standards to prevent issues like low air signals, unwanted trips, and reduced nitrogen system life.

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    Nitrogen Gen

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    The document discusses the causes, consequences, and countermeasures for internal corrosion of sprinkler pipes. It identifies several causes of corrosion including oxidation, microbiologically influenced corrosion, standing water in pipes, trapped air pockets, and frequent draining and refilling. The consequences of corrosion include pinholes, tubercles, rust, narrowed pipes, and blocked sprinklers. The document emphasizes that leakage rates should be regulated to meet NFPA 13 standards to prevent issues like low air signals, unwanted trips, and reduced nitrogen system life.

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    DELIVER’S OUTSTANDING FIRE & GAS PROJECTS

    AND POWER SOLUTIONS SINCE 2005

    SENTRIX TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD.


    Nitrogen Generator
    Nitrogen Generator System

    Internal Corrosion of Sprinkler Pipe:


    - Causes
    - Consequences
    - Countermeasures

    COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL - @2023 BY SENTRIX. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.


    Cause - Oxidation Corrosion
    Triangle

    RUST
    Corrosion Is
    Electrochemical
    WAT E R

    COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL - @2023 BY SENTRIX. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.


    Cause - Microbiologically Influenced
    Corrosion

    MIC

    COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL - @2023 BY SENTRIX. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.


    Cause - Standing Water in Pipe

    Air/Water interface is the most vulnerable location


    COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL - @2023 BY SENTRIX. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
    Cause - Standing Water in Pipe

    Ridges Trap Water Bare Metal Cut Pipe


    Ends Are Vulnerable

    COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL - @2023 BY SENTRIX. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.


    Cause - Trapped Air Pockets

    TRAPPED AIR

    CORROSION
    HAPPENS
    HERE
    WATER WATER

    Air/Water interface is the most vulnerable location

    COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL - @2023 BY SENTRIX. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.


    Cause - Frequent Draining and
    Refilling

    Introduces New Oxygenated Water

    COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL - @2023 BY SENTRIX. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.


    Summary of Causes

    ➢ Oxidation Corrosion
    ➢ Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)
    ➢ Leaving Water Standing in Pipes
    ➢ Water Standing at Roll-Groove Joints
    ➢ Gaps at Couplings – Pipe Ends Vulnerable
    ➢ Air Pockets Due To Installation
    ➢ Frequent Draining and Refilling

    COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL - @2023 BY SENTRIX. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.


    Consequences – Pinhole in Pipe

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    Consequences – Tubercles &
    Rust

    Pinhole in Pipe

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    Consequences – Tubercles &
    Rust

    Narrowed Pipe Rough Pipe

    Blocked Sprinkler
    COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL - @2023 BY SENTRIX. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
    Why Leakage Is Important

    Per NFPA 13 – 2016 25.2.2.1: Per NFPA 25 – 2017 13.4.3.2.5:


    At commissioning Every 3 years
    No more than 1.5 PSIG in 24 hours No more than 3 PSIG in 2 hours
    starting at 40 PSIG starting at 40 PSIG
    0.07 PSIG per hour 1.5 PSIG per hour

    NFPA 25 allows over 20 times more leakage!!

    COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL - @2023 BY SENTRIX. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.


    Why Leakage Is Important (Cont.)
    • Nitrogen generating systems are designed to accommodate the
    NFPA 13 leakage rate, NOT the NFPA 25 leakage rate!
    • All systems should be leak tested before installing a nitrogen
    generating system.
    • To regulate leaks until the leakage rate is at or below NFPA 13
    requirement
    • Failure to do so can result in:
    • Low air signals
    • Unwanted system trips
    • Increased compressor run time
    • Shorter nitrogen system life

    COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL - @2023 BY SENTRIX. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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