Norma GB 25972-2010

GB25972-2005 Gas suppression system and components
Gas suppression systems and components

ICS 13.220.10
C 84
GB 25972-2010
Foreword
The standard 4.1, Chapter 5 (5.5.12, 5.13.3.5 excluded) and Chapter 7 (except 7.2.1) is
compulsory
Rests are recommends.
Annexes A to Z of this standard are normative, while the Annexes A to Annexes C is is
informative.
This standard is put forward by Fire Bureau of the Public Security Ministry.
This standard is under the jurisdiction of the Second Committee of National Fire
Protection Standard Technical Committee (CS113/SC2).
Units attending this draft: Tianjin Fire Protection Research Institute of the Public
Security Ministry,
1 Scope
This standard specifies the performance requirements, test methods, test rules and
marking of the gas fire extinguishing system and its components, such as fire
extinguishing cylinders, vessels, nozzles, selector valves, check valves, manifold,
connecting pipes, safety relief devices, drive mechanism, control panels, leak
detecting devices, signal feedback devices, pressure reducers, hook brackets, pipes
and fittings.
This standard is intended for Heptafluoro-Propane(HFC-227ea) fire extinguishing
system, trifluoromethane fire extinguishing system and Inert gasfire extinguishing
system(including IG-01 fire extinguishing system, IG-100 fire extinguishing
system ,IG-55 fire extinguishing system and IG-541 fire extinguishing system).
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are applicable to this Standard if being cited. For
dated cited references, all the subsequent modified list (not including the revised
content) or the revised edition are not applicable to this Standard. Yet, we encourage
each part that has come to agreement according to this Standard to study whether or
not the latest version of this Standard can be used. For undated references, the latest
edition of the referenced document applies.
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GB 150 steel pressure vessels

GB 5099—1994 Seamless Steel Cylinder
GB 5100—1994 Welded Steel Cylinder
GB/T 8979 Pure Nitrogen
GB/T 9251 Hydrostatic Test for Gas Cylinder
GB 9969.1 General principles for preparation of instructions for use of industrial
Products
GB 18614 HFC227ea (HFC227ea) suppression agents
GB 20128 Inert gas suppression agents
GA 61 General requirements for fixed suppression system drive, the control unit
3 Terms and definitions

This standard adopts the following terms and definitions:
3.1 System working pressure
Cylinders Group’s outlet pressures of cylinder valve.
Note: The suppression cylinder on the cylinders without pressure reducer valve features, the
system operating pressure should be the pressure of work cylinders.
if the cylinder has a pressure reducer valve features, the system's working pressure is the
pressure reducer pressure of the cylinder valve outlet.
3.2 Fill density
Ratio of fire extinguishing agent’s mass to its container’s volume, (Kg/m3).
3.3 compressed Inert gaseous suppression system
Suppression system delivered the suppression agent with their own pressure.
3.4 stored pressure gaseous suppression system
Extinguish agent in the cylinder storage pressurized with Inert gas, the suppression agent in
the cylinder delivered by the pressurized gas when system action.
3.5 Storage pressure
The equilibrium pressure of the vessel under the ambient temperature of 20℃ as it is
filled with HFC-227ea to its maximum fill density and stamped with N2 .
filled with HFC-23 to its maximum fill density.
filled with Inert gasto its maximum fill density.
3.6 Maximum working pressure
For the self-pressure gas suppression system is filling suppression agent in the storage
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cylinder with the maximum filling density (or the maximum filling pressure), placed in the
upper limit of the temperature range’s equilibrium pressure.
For Stored pressure gaseous suppression system is filling suppression agents in the storage
cylinder with the maximum filling density, placed in the upper limit of the temperature
range’s equilibrium pressure.
For drive gas cylinder is fill by the maximum filling density or gas pressure in the cylinder,
placed in the upper limit of the temperature range’s equilibrium pressure.
3.7 Minimum working pressure

For the self-pressure gas suppression system is filling suppression agent in the storage
cylinder with the maximum filling density (or the maximum filling pressure), placed in the
lower limit of the temperature range’s equilibrium pressure.
For Stored pressure gaseous suppression system is filling suppression agents in the storage
cylinder with the maximum filling density, placed in the lower limit of the temperature
range’s equilibrium pressure.
For drive gas cylinder is filled by the maximum filling density or gas pressure in the cylinder,
placed in the lower limit of the temperature range’s equilibrium pressure.
3.8 Discharge time
For HFC-227ea fire extinguishing system and HFC-23 fire extinguishing system, it
means the time to spurt out 95% of the fire extinguishing agent dose for the lowest
design concentration.
For Inert gasfire extinguishing system, it means the time to spurt out 95% of the
lowest design concentration.
3.9 low venting high close valve
Installed in the drive gas pipeline, under normal circumstances is open to exclude the
accumulation of gas leakage in the drive gas pipeline, the valve closed only when the inlet
pressure reaches the set pressure.
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4 Method of naming type

4.1 Type of gas extinguish system prepared in the following manner:
自定义:Customize
加压方式[自压式（不标注）；N 代表内贮压式]:Pressure method [of gravity (not marked); N on behalf of
the stored pressure]
灭火剂瓶组容积，单位升（L）:Cylinders of group volume, units liter (L)
贮存压力，单位兆帕（MPa）:Storage pressure in MPa (MPa)
系统类别（Q 代表七氟丙烷，S 代表三氟甲烷，Y 代表氩气，D 氮气，DY 代表IG55，H 代表IG541）:
System Type (Q representatives HFC227ea, S representatives HFC23, Y representatives argon, D
representatives nitrogen, DY representatives of IG55, H representatives IG541)
气体灭火系统:Gas suppression system
Example: QMQ4.2/90N, on behalf of the stored pressure, suppression agent volume of cylinders 90 L, the
storage pressure of 4.2 MPa HFC227ea gas suppression system.
4.2 The method for the model components see Annexe A.
5 Requirements
5.1 system
5.1.1 Basic parameters
5.1.1.1 Working temperature range
a) HFC-227ea fire extinguishing system: 0℃-50℃;
b) HFC-23 fire extinguishing system: -20℃-50℃;
c) Inert gas fire extinguishing system: 0℃-50℃;
Permanent mark shall be made on main components such as nameplates and cylinders if
products’ design working temperature range exceeds the upper limits.
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5.1.1.2 Fill density and fill pressure

a) the HFC227ea stored pressure suppression system, the maximum filling density:
storage pressure of 2.5MPa is 1120 kg/m3;
Storage pressure of 4.2MPa (seamless structure of storage cylinders) to 1120 kg/m3;
Storage pressure of 5.6MPa for the 1080 kg/m3.
b) Maximum fills density of HFC 23 suppression system: 760 kg/m3. c)
Inert gas fire extinguishing system: maximum fill pressure equals storage pressure.
The storage pressure, maximum and minimum working pressures of the fire
Extinguishing system are shown in table 1.
Table 1-----Working pressure
Storage Max. working Min. working pressure
pressure pressure(50℃) 0℃ -20℃
System type
2.5 4.2 2.0 -
4.2 6.7a 3.6 -
4.2 5.3b 3.6 -

HFC-227ea stored pressure gaseous
suppression system 5.6 8.0 4.6 -
HFC-23 4.2 13.7 - 1.4
15.0 17.2 14.0 -

IG01(Ar)
20.0 23.2 18.0 -
15.0 17.2 13.6 -

IG100(N2)
20.0 23.2 18.0 -
IG55 15.0 17.2 14.0 -

（Ar:(50 ± 15.0 17.2 13.6 —
20.0 23.2 18.0 -
5)%;N2:(50 ±5)%）
IG541 15.0 17.2 13.6 -
（N2 48.8%~55.2%，Ar 37.2%~42.8%，
CO2 7.6%~8.4%） 20.0 23.2 18.0 -
a mean the fill density is 1120 kg/m3；

b mean the fill density is 950 kg/m3。
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5.1.1.3 System’s discharge time

System’s maximum discharge time is
a) HFC-227ea fire extinguishing system: 10s;
b) HFC-23 fire extinguishing system: 10s;
c) Inert gas fire extinguishing system: 60s;
5.1.2 System composition

5.1.2.1 Within a stored pressure suppression systems, HFC23 suppression system should
contain extinguisher cylinders, drive gas cylinder, checkValve, selector valve (for combined
distribution system), drives, manifold, pipe, nozzle, signal feedback device, safety relief
equipment, control panel, leak detection devices, low venting high close valve (for gas
cylinders with a group drive system), pipe fittings and other parts of composition.
5.1.2.2 Within a Inert gas suppression system, Inert gas suppression system should contain
extinguisher agent, extinguisher cylinders, driving gas cylinder (does not apply to the system
without gas driver), checkvalve, select valve (for combined distribution system), pressure
reducer, drive, manifold, pipe, nozzle, signal feedback device, safety relief device, control
panel, leak detection device, low venting high close valve (for a system contain gas drive
cylinder), pipeline and other components.
5.1.2.3 All components shall be firm fixation, reliable connection and installed
correctly. The whole distribution shall be in reason for easy operation, inspection and
maintenance.
Connecting threads and flanges shall confirm rules of national standards and industry
standards.
5.1.2.4Components with same function shall have uniform specification. Main
vessels’ volume, fill density and fill pressure shall be in the same too.
5.1.3Appearance
5.1.3.1 Each part of the system shall have no obvious machining defects or
mechanical damage. The outer surface of the components shall have preservative
treatment. Anticorrosion coating and plating shall be complete as well ashomogenous.
5.1.3.2 Names of fire extinguishing systems or products are marked on facade of the
vessels with clearly writings. For gas cylinders, types of the gases shall be marked.
5.1.3.3 Each operating part shall be marked with words or graphics to indicate the
operation methods. For check valves and selector valves, flow directions of the media
shall be signed too.
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5.1.3.4 Nameplate shall be set firmly and obviously on each component. It contains
equipment name, type-specification, standard code, storage pressure, total amount of
the extinguishing agent, allowable temperature range, factory name, product serial
number, product date, etc.
5.1.3.5 warning plate should be set firmly and obviously on each component, the Inert gas
suppression system warning contents is: "The system action will make nozzle discharge
high-pressure gas; For HFC227ea suppression systems, HFC23 suppression system warning
contents is:" the decomposition of the gas will fire a certain amount of hydrogen fluoride gas".
the contents of warning signs should be clearly and readable 3m away from the plate in the
general lighting conditions.
5.1.4 Quasi-working state
Operational position of the function units, control and watch function of the control
panels shall all be in quasi-working state.
Leak detecting devices for extinguishing agent and gas shall be in normal monitoring
state. The extinguishing agent shall same as the designed value.
5.1.5 Start-up operation requirement

5.1.5.1 Start-up mode
a) System shall be started up automatically, manually or mechanically.
b) For manual start-up and mechanical start-up, effective measurement shall be
adopted to prevent mis operation. Operation methods shall be marked with words or
graphics.
5.1.5.2 Delay start-up
Automatic start-up mode shall have delay start-up function. Delay time shall be
continuously tunable between 0s and 30s. The interval time for subsection tunable
occasion shall not be more than 5s. The designed error for delay time shall be less
than 20% of the given time.
5.1.5.3 Combined distribution system motion procedure
motion procedure of the Combined distribution system should open the cylinder valves once
the selector valves open or open the select valve as the same time .
5.1.5.4 Start-up and operation
5.1.5.4.1 System can be start up in different modes; all actions shall be correct, reliable and
fault free.
5.1.5.4.2 System’s discharge time should confirm to 5.1.1.3. the delay start time should
confirm to the requirements of 5.1.5.2
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5.1.5.4.3 Displays, warnings and actions of the output terminals in(after) injection process
should confirm to the requirements of 5.13.
5.2 Cylinders of fire extinguishing system
5.2.1 Cylinders of fire extinguishing system organize

Cylinders include containers for fire extinguishing and storage, cylinder valves, safety relief
devices, leak detecting devices, etc.
5.2.2 Working pressures
Working pressure of the cylinders shall satisfy the Table 1.
5.2.3 Fill density and fill pressure
Fill density and fill pressure of the fire extinguishing cylinders shall not exceed the
expected range of 5.1.1.2.
5.2.4 Sealing requirements
Conduct the air tightness test according to the methods of 6.4.2.The cylinders shall have no
bubble leakage, Test pressure, which lasts 5 minutes, is the maximum working pressure.
5.2.5 Strength requirements
The method prescribed by 6.3 hydraulic strength test, Suppression agent of the cylinders
should have no leakage. Test pressure is 1.5 times of the maximum working pressure, the
pressure keep time is 5 min.
5.2.6 Anti-seismic requirements
Conduct the anti-seismic test in accordance with methods of 6.12.1. Each part of the
cylinders shall not have any structure damage. Net loss of the HFC-227ea andHFC-23
fire extinguishing agent shall not be more than 0.125% of the total amount. Pressure lost of
the Inert gas and HFC-227ea shall not be more than 0.25% of the fill pressure.
The cylinder valves will open after test without any fault.
5.2.7 Thermal cycle leakage requirements
Conduct the thermal cycle leakage test according to methods of 6.13. Net loss of the
HFC-227ea and HFC-23 fire extinguishing agent shall not be more than 0.125%of the
total amount. Pressure lost of the Inert gas and HFC-227ea shall not be more than
0.25% of the fill pressure. The cylinder valves will open automatically after test
without any fault.
5.2.8 Toppling impact-resistance requirements
Conduct the toppling impact-resistance test according to the methods of 6.14. Any
part of the cylinders shall have no damage. Gas-tightness of the cylinders shall satisfy the
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regulation of 5.2.4. The cylinder valves can be right opened automatically or manually.
5.2.9Connecting pipes
Cylinders has connecting pipes, the connecting pipes material should be use extinguish
agent corrosion resisted material.
5.2.10 Error discharge protection devices
Cylinders should have the protection devices to prevent the agent error discharge thru the
cylinder valves in the transport, handling and storage, protective devices Opening should
make the suppression agent sprayed evenly and not put too much recoil produced, and
should not be flushed out.
5.2.11 gas sampling requirements
Cylinders (cylinder or cylinder valve) should be equipped with suppression agent sampling
ports, and under the condition of should not open the cylinder valve or not fully open the
cylinder valve (the port still could closed after sampling the agent),sampling the extinguish
agent from the cylinders..
5.2.12 extinguish agent release time
Cylinders with the maximum filling density or filling pressure, the time of suppression agent
discharge from the cylinder valve should not exceed the 80% of the discharge time according
the requirements of 5.1.1.3
5.2.13 Extinguish agent and refill requirements
HFC227ea suppression agents shallB `` shall comply with the requirements of GB 20128.
Other extinguish agents shall be The Fire Agencies of Ministry of Public Security announced
products.
Pressurized should be use pure nitrogen gas and should comply with the requirements of
GB/T8979.
5.2.14 mark
Cylinders set in a clear area shall be permanently marked: extinguish agent name, work
pressure, filling volume, filling pressure, filling the date, Unit, or trademarks.
5.3 driver gas cylinders

5.3.1 composition of the gas cylinder drive
driver gas cylinders should be and at least contain the cylinders for gas filling and storage, cylinder
valves, safety relief devices and other components.
5.3.2 Work pressure
Work pressure of the drive gas cylinder should be the same as nominal value label on cylinder.
5.3.3 Fill pressure
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Fill pressure of the drive gas cylinder s should be the same as nominal value label on cylinder.
5.3.4 Sealing requirements
Conduct the air tightness test according to the methods of 6.4.2.The cylinders shall have no
bubble leakage, Test pressure, which lasts 5 minutes, is the maximum working pressure.
The method prescribed by 6.3 hydraulic strength test, Suppression agent of the cylinders
should have no leakage. Test pressure is 1.5 times of the maximum working pressure, the
pressure keep time is 5 min.
5.2.6 Anti-seismic requirements
Conduct the anti-seismic test in accordance with methods of 6.12.1. Each part of the
driver gas cylinders shall not have any structure damage. Net loss of gas shall not be more
than 0.25% of the total amount.The driver gas cylinders valves will open after test without any
fault.
5.2.7 Thermal cycle leakage requirements
Conduct the thermal cycle leakage test according to methods of 6.13. Net loss
of the gas shall not be more than 0.25% of the total amount. The driver gas cylinders valves
will open automatically after test without any fault.
5.2.8 Toppling impact-resistance requirements
Conduct the toppling impact-resistance test according to the methods of 6.14. Any
part of the driver gas cylinders shall have no damage. Gas-tightness of the driver gas cylinders
shall satisfy the regulation of 5.2.4. The cylinder valves can be right opened automatically or
manually.
5.3.9 Error discharge protection devices
Error discharge protection devices should meet the requirements of 5.2.10.
5.3.10 mark
In significant parts of the driver gas cylinders shall be permanently marked: Gas name, work pressure,
filling pressure, filling date, the manufacturer or trademarks.
5.3.11 pressurized gas requirements
Pressurized gas should be use nitrogen and should comply with the requirements of GB/T8979.
5.4 Vessels
5.4.1 Cylinder design, manufacture, testing
Cylinder design, manufacture, testing should comply the relevant provisions of GB5099,
GB5100, GB150.
5.4.3 Nominal Working Pressure
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the nominal working pressure of extinguish agent storage cylinders not less than the
maximum working pressure of the system; the nominal working of the drive gas cylinders
not less than the drive gas cylinder maximum working pressure.
5.4.4 Volume and diameter
Nominal cylinder volume and diameter (or diameter) should meet the relevant provisions of
the GB5099, GB5100.
5.4.5 Materials
Seamless steel cylinders materials should be comply with the provisions of GB5099, welding
steel cylinders materials should be comply with the provisions of GB5100. Corrosion
resistance feature of cylinder materials should also allow for the agent of long-term storage.
5.4.5 Colors and Symbol
The color of the cylinder should be red. Seal the cylinder tag and nameplate shall comply to
GB5099, GB5100 requirements.
5.5 Cylinder valves

5.5.1 Marks
Information such as factory name, brand, type-specification and working pressure
shall be marked obviously and permanently on the valves.
5.5.2 Materials
Bodies of the valves and mechanical components inside are made of stainless steel
and alloy cuprum. Other kinds of metals with higher intensity and
corrosion-resistance performance can be used too.
5.5.3 Working pressure
the nominal working pressure of cylinder valve of the extinguish agent storage cylinder
should not less than the maximum working pressure of Cylinders; the nominal working
pressure of cylinder valve of the driven gas Cylinder should not less than the maximum
working pressure of driving gas cylinder.
Conduct the hydraulic pressure strength test according to the methods of 6.3. The
valves and accessories shall have no leakage, deformation or damage. The test
pressure, which lasts 5 minutes, is 1.5 times higher than the maximum working
pressure.
5.5.5 Seal requirements
Conduct the air tightness test according to the methods of 6.4.3.The cylinder valves
shall have no bubble leakage while it is closed. When it is opened, bubbles leakage
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among the seal parts shall be no more than 20 per minute.

Test pressure, which lasts 5 minutes, is the maximum working pressure.
5.5.6 Overpressure requirements
Conduct the hydraulic overpressure test according to the methods of 6.5.2. The valves
and its accessories shall have no fracture.
The test pressure, which lasts 5 minutes, is 3 times higher than the maximum working
pressure.
5.5.7 Operational requirements of maximum (minimum) working pressure
Conduct the operational test under the maximum (minimum) working pressure
according to the methods of 6.7. The cylinder valves shall response correctly,
reliably and fully.
5.5.8 Working reliability requirements
Conduct the working reliability test according to the methods of 6.6.1. The cylinder
valves and its assistant control drive devices shall be flexible and reliable without
any fault or structure damage (except those which are permitted to be damaged for
normal use, but these components should not be divorced from the body and Emitted from
export), sealing performance of the cylinder valve’s should be consistent with the
requirements of 5.5.5 after the test.
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5.5.9 Local resistance losses
For HFC23 and HFC227ea suppression system (including the siphon, the cylinder valve
and connecting pipe joints), the Local resistance losses are expressed as the equivalent length
of the connecting pipe. Conduct the test according to the methods of 6.8.1 and get equivalent
length of the cylinder valve. Difference value between the equivalent length and the given
value shall be no more than 10%.
For Inert gas suppression system (including the cylinder valve and connecting pipe joints),
the Local resistance losses are using the pressure loss curve. Conduct the test according to the
methods of 6.8.2 and get equivalent length of the cylinder valve. Difference value between the
measured pressure loss curve and the given value shall be no more than 10%.
5.5.10 corrosion-resistance performance

5.5.10.1 Salt spray corrosion-resistance
Conduct the salt spray corrosion test according to the methods of 6.9. The cylinder
valves and its accessories shall have no obvious corrosive damage. Air tightness
performance of the valves after test shall satisfy the requirements of 5.5.5. Then
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conduct the working reliability test according to the methods of 6.6.1, the valves
shall be opened correctly and reliably.
5.5.10.2 Stress corrosion-resistance
Conduct the stress corrosion test according to the methods of 6.11. The
cylinder valves and its accessories shall have no obvious corrosive damage. Strength
performance of the valves after test shall satisfy the requirements of 5.5.4.
5.5.10.3 Sulfur dioxide corrosion-resistance
Conduct the sulfur dioxide (SO2) corrosion test according to the methods of 6.10. The
cylinder valves and its accessories shall have no obvious corrosive damage.
Airtightness performance of the valves after test shall satisfy the requirements of
5.5.5. Then conduct the working reliability test according to the methods of 6.6.1,
the valves shall be opened correctly and reliably.
5.5.11 Manual operation requirements
The cylinder valves shall allow to be mechanical started up on emergency. Conduct
the contingency manual start-up test according to the methods of 6.15, the following
requirements shall be satisfied:
a) Manual operation force shall be no more than 150N;
b) Finger-pull operation force shall be no more than 50N;
c) Finger-push operation force shall be no more than 10N;
d) All displacements of manual operations shall be no more than 300mm.
e) The operating torque of rotating the cylinder valve to open should not exceed 10N • m, the
rotation angle should not exceed 270 º.
5.5.12 structural requirements
the cylinder valve install the pressure monitor, installation port of pressure monitor should set
checkvalve.
5.6 Nozzles
5.6.1 Marks
Information such as factory name, brand, type-specification, code or equivalent
diameter shall be marked obviously and permanently on the nozzles.
5.6.2 Structure and size
5.6.2.1 For HFC-227ea and HFC-23 fire extinguishing systems, the nozzle-codes and
the equivalent port sizes shall satisfy the requirements of Table 2.
5.6.2.2 A filter screen shall be used if the jet orifice cross-sectional area of the nozzle
less than 7 mm2. The granularity of the mesh shall be no more than 60% of the jet
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orifice diameter. The total area shall be no more than 10 times size of the jet orifice
cross-sectional area.
5.6.2.3 Use protective cap to prevent the jet orifice from being plugged. Make sure the
nozzles are in good condition. Protective cap should be from the nozzle under the 0.01MPa ~
0.3MPa pressure according the tested methods provided by 6.40. No person shall have any
injuries.
Table 2 code and equivalent port sizes
Code Equivalent Code Equivalent
diameter(mm) diameter(mm)
1 0.79 9 7.14
1.5 1.19 9.5 7.54
2 1.59 10 7.94
2.5 1.98 11 8.73
3 2.38 12 9.53
3.5 2.78 13 10.32
4 3.18 14 11.11
4.5 3.57 15 11.91
5 3.97 16 12.70
5.5 4.37 18 14.29
6 4.76 20 15.88
6.5 5.16 22 17.46
7 5.56 24 19.05
7.5 5.95 32 25.40
8 6.33 48 38.10
8.5 6.75 64 50.80
nozzle code of series increase every 1 step, equivalent diameter of hole increase 0.79 375 mm.
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5.6.3 Materials
All components shall be made of materials with corrosion resistance. Also,
Mechanism strength and heat resistance required in this standard shall be confirmed.
5.6.4 Flow characteristic

Conduct the heat and pressure resistance test according to the methods of 6.16, the
nozzle shall have no deformation, crack or damage. The test pressure equals the
maximum working pressure or the maximum working pressure after pressure
reducing for systems with pressure reducer.
5.6.5 Heat and impact resistance requirement

Conduct the heat and impact resistance test according to the methods of 6.18 for
nozzles of gas fire extinguishing system. No deformation, crack or damage on the nozzles is
permitted. When the system is install pressure reducer, the test pressure should be the
maximum working pressure after the pressure reducer.
5.6.6 Cold and heat resistance requirement
Conduct the Heat and cold resistance test according to the methods of 6.19 for
nozzles of HFC227ea, HFC23 fire extinguishing system. No deformation, crack or damage on
the nozzles is permitted.
Nozzles of Inert gas suppression system without this requirement.
5.6.7 Impact resistance
Conduct the mechanical impact test according to the methods of 6.20 The nozzles shall have
no deformation, crack or damage.
5.6.8 Corrosion-resistance performance
Conduct the salt spray corrosion test of the nozzles according the methods of 6.9. The
nozzles shall have no obvious corrosive damage. The heat and cold resistance of the
nozzles after test shall satisfy the requirements of 5.6.6.
Conduct the stress corrosion test of the nozzles according to the methods of
6.11. The nozzles shall have no crack or damage. The heat and pressure resistance of
the nozzles after test shall satisfy the requirements of 5.6.5.
Conduct the sulfur dioxide (SO2) corrosion test according the methods of 6.10. The
nozzles shall have no obvious corrosive damage. The heat and cold resistance of the
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nozzles after test shall satisfy the requirements of 5.6.6.

5.6.9 Discharge characteristic of all-submersed system nozzle
Conduct the concentration distribution test according to the methods of 6.10. Conduct
the test in the test space of the maximum height or the minimum height for
all-submersed system nozzle separately. The desired concentration shall be reached in
30safter the discharge process and should not cause splashing.
5.7 Selector valves

5.7.1 Marks
Information such as factory name, brand, type-specification, working pressure and
media flow directions shall be marked obviously and permanently on the valves.
5.7.2 Materials
and alloy cuprum. Other kinds of metals with higher intensity and corrosion-resistance can be
used too.
Working pressure of selector valve shall not less than the nominal maximum working
pressure of the system.
valves and accessories shall have no leakage, deformation or damage.
The test pressure, which lasts 5 minutes, is 1.5 times higher than the maximum
working pressure.
Conduct the air tightness test according to the methods of 6.4.3.The selector valves
shall have no bubble leakage while it is closed. When it is opened, bubbles leakage
among the seal parts shall be no more than 20 per minute.
Test pressure, which lasts 5 minutes, equals the maximum working pressure.
Conduct the working reliability test according to the methods of 6.6.1. The selector
valves and its assistant control drive devices shall be flexible and reliable without
any fault or structure damage (except those which are allowed to for normal use).
For HFC23 and HFC227ea suppression system, the Local resistance losses of selector
valve are expressed as the equivalent length of the connecting pipe. Conduct the test
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according to the methods of 6.8.1 and get equivalent length of the selector valve. Difference
value between the equivalent length and the given value shall be no more than 10%.
For Inert gas suppression system, the Local resistance losses of selector valve are using
the pressure loss curve. Conduct the test according to the methods of 6.8.2 and get equivalent
length of the selector valve. Difference value between the measured pressure loss curve and
the given value shall be no more than 10%.
Conduct the salt spray corrosion test according the methods of 6.9. The selector
valves and its accessories shall have no obvious corrosive damage. Air tightness of
the valves after test shall satisfy the requirements of 5.7.5. Then conduct the working
reliability test according to the methods of 6.6.1, the valves shall be opened correctly
and reliably.
Conduct the stress corrosion test according the methods of 6.11. The
selector valves and its accessories shall have no crack or damage. Strength
performance of the valves after test shall satisfy the requirements of 5.7.4.
selector valves and its accessories shall have no obvious corrosive damage. Air
tightness of the valves after test shall satisfy the requirements of 5.7.5. Then conduct
the working reliability test according to the methods of 6.6.1, the valves shall be
opened correctly and reliably.
5.7.10 Manual operation requirements
The selector valves shall allow to be mechanical started up on emergency. Conduct
the contingency manual start-up test according to methods of 6.16, the following
requirements shall be satisfied:
a) Manual operation force shall be no more than 150N;
b) Finger-pull operation force shall be no more than 50N;
c) Finger-push operation force shall be no more than 10N;
d) All displacements of manual operations shall be no more than 300mm.
e) The operating torque of rotating the selector valve to open should not exceed 10N • m, the
rotation angle should not exceed 270 º.
5.8 Check valves
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5.8.1 Marks
Information such as factory name, brand, type-specification, working pressure and
media flow directions shall be marked obviously and permanently on the valves.
5.8.2 Materials
and alloy cuprum. Other kinds of metals with higher intensity and
corrosion-resistance can be used too..
Nominal working pressure of check valve not less than the maximum cylinder working
pressure..
valves and accessories shall have no leakage, deformation or damage.
working pressure.
Forward and backward strength of the check valves share the same requirements.
5.8.5 Forward seal requirements
Conduct the air tightness test according to the methods of 6.4.3.The check valves shall
have no bubble leakage.
5.8.6 Backward seal requirements
For check valves used in the circulating pipes of the fire extinguishing agent, conduct
the backward air tightness test according to the methods of 6.3.3. The bubbles leakage
shall be no more than 20 per minute under the maximum working pressure.
For check valves used in gas control pipes, no bubbles leakage is allowed under the
maximum working pressure.
Conduct the working reliability test according to the methods of 6.6.2. The check
valves shall support 100 times of “open-close” operational tests. Each motion of the
valves shall be flexible and reliable without any fault or structure damage.
5.7.9 Opening pressure requirements
Conduct the test according to the methods of 6.22. The opening pressure of the check
valves shall be less than the standard value. Motions of the valves under the opening
pressure shall be correctly and reliably.
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For HFC23 and HFC227ea suppression system, the Local resistance losses of check valve
are expressed as the equivalent length of the connecting pipe. Conduct the test according to
the methods of 6.8.1 and get equivalent length of the check valve. Difference value between
the equivalent length and the given value shall be no more than 10%.
For Inert gas suppression system (including the cylinder valve and connecting pipe joints),
the Local resistance losses of check valve are using the pressure loss curve. Conduct the test
according to the methods of 6.8.2 and get equivalent length of the check valve. Difference
value between the measured pressure loss curve and the given value shall be no more than
10%.
Conduct the salt spray corrosion test according the methods of 6.9. The check valves
and its accessories shall have no obvious corrosive damage. Backward air tightness
of the valves after test shall satisfy the requirements of 5.8.6. Then conduct the
working reliability test according to the methods of 6.6, the valves shall act correctly
and reliably.
Conduct the stress corrosion test according the methods of 6.11. The check
valves and its accessories shall have no crack or damage. Backward air tightness of
the valves after test shall satisfy the requirements of 5.8.6. Strength performance of
the valves after test shall satisfy the requirements of 5.8.4.
check valves and its accessories shall have no obvious corrosive damage. Backward
air tightness of the valves after test shall satisfy the requirements of 5.8.6. Then
conduct the working reliability test according to the methods of 6.6, the valves shall
act correctly and reliably.
5.9 manifold
5.9.1 Materials
The manifold are made of seamless pipes. The materials shall be with corrosion
resistance or anticorrosion coatings in and out of the surface.
The working pressure not less than the maximum cylinder working pressure..
5.9.3 Stress requirements
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manifold shall have no leakage, deformation or damage.
working pressure.
Conduct the air tightness test according to the methods of 6.4.5.The manifold
shall have no bubble leakage.
5.9.5 Flow requirements
Conduct the Flow test according to the methods of 6.4.5 methods prescribed by 6.41,
manifold should ensure that the pool gas discharged in maximum discharge time, the
manifold should not be damage in discharge time.
5.10 connecting pipes
5.10.1 Materials
The connecting pipes are high-pressure hoses, metal tubes with reasonable
compressive strength and impact resistance can be used too.
Materials of the connecting pipes shall be good at corrosion resistant.
Working pressure of the connecting pipes between the cylinder valves manifold not less than
the maximum cylinder working pressure; Working pressure of the connecting pipes between
the controlling pipes not less than the maximum not less than the maximum drive gas cylinder
working pressure
pipes shall have no leakage, deformation or damage.
working pressure.
Conduct the air tightness test according to the methods of 6.4.5.The connecting pipes
5.10.5 Hot air aging resistance of nonmetal pipes
Conduct the hot air aging test according to the methods of 6.24. No crack or damage
on the nonmetal hose is allowed. The stress and seal performance of the hoses after
test shall satisfy the requirements of 5.10.3 and 5.10.4.
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Test temperature is 140℃ and test time is 240h.
5.11 safety relief devices

Design and technology of the safety relief devices shall keep all performances of the
devices consistent after assembling.
5.11.1 Discharge pressure
Safety relief devices are installed on the agent cylinders, gas drive cylinders, the set value of
discharge pressure between 1.25 times of the maximum working pressure and 95% of the
pressure of the components stress test.The discharge pressure =set value * (1±0.05).
Safety relief devices of the combined distribution system should installed on the manifold, the
set value of discharge pressure between 1.25 times of the maximum working pressure and
95% of the pressure of the components stress test.The discharge pressure =set value *
(1±0.05).
Conduct the salt spray corrosion test according the methods of 6.9. The safety relief
devices shall have no obvious corrosive damage. The discharge pressure after test
shall satisfy the requirements of 5.11.1.
Conduct the stress corrosion test according the methods of 6.11. The safety
relief devices shall have no crack or damage. The discharge pressure after test shall
satisfy the requirements of 5.11.1.
safety relief devices shall have no obvious corrosive damage. The discharge pressure
after test shall satisfy the requirements of 5.11.1.
5.11.3 Thermal cycle resistance
Conduct the thermal cyclic leakage test according to the methods of 6.13. The
discharge pressure on the cylinder cylinders shall satisfy the requirements of 5.11.1.
5.12 Drive mechanism

The Drive mechanism of system shall meet the requirements of GA61,the theme range of
them shall meet the requirements of 5.1.1.1.
5.13 Control panels
5.13.1 Power supply
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The power supply should meet the requirements as below.

a) Main power supply of the control panel shall work reliably under AC supply voltage
187 V ~ 242 V and frequency of changes in the range 50 Hz ± 1 Hz
b) Standby power supply of the control panel shall ensure the system to work
continuously for 24 hours under the quiescent condition. The system shall start up
reliably during the period.
c) Both the main and standby power supply shall have working pointer.
5.13.2 Alarm function
The control panel receives the fire alarm signals from fire detectors and fire alarm
triggers, then produce aural and visual fault warning signals. Under rated work
voltage condition, sound pressure level out and in shall be separately over 65dB (A)
and 85dB (A), but below 115dB (A) at the place 1 meter away from the control panel.
The control panel have the alarm warning function for itself, including the detect
loops and control loops.
5.13.3 Control and display function
5.12.3.1 The control panel can start the fire extinguishing system automatically or
manually. The two states have clear indication, they can be switched over. The manual
start-up operation shall be effective all the time regardless of the panel’s state.
5.12.3.2 The control panel have the delayed-start function. Delay time shall be
continuously tunable between 0s and 30s. The interval time for subsection tunable
occasion shall not be more than 10s. During the delay, manually function should be able to
stop the follow-up action.
5.13.3.3 Set the "emergency start" button in the control panel, the button should have
protection measures avoid inadvertently. Set "emergency break" Button, the button should be
placed in the site of easy to use. Both the "Emergency Boot" and "emergency break" statue
should have the clearly optical signal display.
5.12.3.4 Set the “emergent start” key on the control panel, protect the key from
miscontact. Set the “emergent interrupt” key at the location easy to operate.
5.12.3.5 The control panel could have the feedback signals display function of the
discharge after starting the extinguishing system.
5.12.3.6 The control panel supplies wiring terminals to the outside equipments.
5.13.3.7 Control panel shall be equipped with protective ground wiring terminal.
5.13.3.8 Control panel should have the historical events record. Should be able to record at
least 999 information to the control panel, at least Keep the information 14 days after power
failure.
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5.13.4 Other Performance

Control panel should operate stability, resistance to the climate and environment, resistance
to the mechanical environment, resistance to the electrical interference, resistance voltage,
insulation resistance, part performance should meet the requirements of GA61.
5.13.5 Marks
Information such as factory name, brand, type-specification, product serial number,
product date shall be marked obviously and permanently on the control panel.
5.14 Leak detecting devices

5.14.1 Weighting units
5.14.1.1 Alarm function
Weighting units in the extinguishing systems shall be with leak upper-limit alarm
function. The units shall alarm reliably if the leakage of the extinguishing agents
reach 5% of the mass loss.Alarm signals shall be yellow, in the general lighting conditions,
from the 3 m distance should be clearly visible; sound pressure level out and in shall be
separately not less than 65dB (A) at the place 1 meter away from the leak detecting devices
5.14.1.2 High and low temperature resistance
Put the weighting units in the highest and lowest working temperature specified in 5.1.1.1for 8
hours, the alarm function shall satisfy the requirements of 5.14.1.1.
5.14.1.3 Overload requirement
Lade the weighting units with twice of the static load of the extinguishing cylinders
(filled of the maximum fill density). The units shall have no damage after holding for
15 minutes. Alarm function of the units after test shall satisfy the requirements of
5.14.1.1
5.14.1.4 Corrosion-resistance performance
5.14.1.4.1 Salt spray corrosion-resistance
Conduct the salt spray corrosion test according the methods of 6.10. The units shall
have no obvious corrosive damage. Alarm function of the units after test shall satisfy
the requirements of 5.14.1.1.
5.14.1.4.2 Sulfur dioxide corrosion-resistance
unit shall have no obvious corrosive damage. Alarm function of the units after test
shall satisfy the requirements of 5.14.1.1.
5.14.1.5 Marks
Information such as factory name, brand, type-specification and weight range shall be
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marked obviously and permanently on the units.
5.14.2 Pressure displays

5.14.2.1 Basic properties
5.14.2.1.1 Working temperature shall be in the working temperature range
5.14.2.1.2 Upper limit of the measure range shall be no less than 1.1 times of the
maximum working pressure.
5.14.2.1.3 Intrinsic error of the indication
a) indication error of the storage pressure point shall be no more than ±4% of the
storage pressure;
b) indication error of the maximum working pressure point shall be no more than ±
8% of the storage pressure;
c) indication error of the minimum working pressure point shall be no more than ±
8% of the storage pressure;
d) indication error of the zero point and upper limit of the measure range shall be no
more than ±15% of the storage pressure;
5.14.2.2 Standard plate
5.14.2.2.1 Zero point, storage pressure, maximum (minimum) working pressure,
upper limit of the measure range of the standard plate shall be marked with
graduations and numbers.
5.14.2.2.2 Mark the ranges of the maximum or minimum working pressure with green
color; mark the ranges from zero point to minimum working pressure and ranges from
maximum working pressure to upper limit with red color.
5.14.2.2.3 Mark information such as factory name, brand, media, statutory measure
unit (Mpa) and sign on the plate.
5.14.2.3 Strength and seal requirements
5.14.2.3.1 seal requirements
Conduct the seal test according to the methods of 6.4.4, no bubble leakage
of the pressure displays is allowed;
5.14.2.3.2 Liquor Strength requirements
Conduct the seal test according to the methods of 6.3,hold the pressure
displays under the test pressure which is twice of the maximum working pressure for
5 minutes, no leakage or damage is allowed;
5.14.2.3.3 over pressure requirements
Conduct the overpressure test according to the methods of 6.5.2, hold the
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pressure displays under the test pressure which is 4 times of the maximum working
pressure for 5 minutes. No components of the displays are allowed to be spurted out.
5.14.2.4 Environmental adaptability

5.14.2.4.1 Anti-seismic
Conduct the shake test according to the methods of 6.12.1, the pressure
displays and its components shall have no looseness, deformation or damage. Intrinsic
error of the indication after test shall satisfy requirements of 5.14.2.1.
5.14.2.4.2 Thermal cycle resistance
Conduct the thermal cyclic leakage test according to the methods of 6.13,
no leakage is allowed. Intrinsic error of the indication after test shall satisfy
requirements of 5.14.2.1
Conduct the salt spray corrosion test according to the methods of 6.9. No
damage which will affect performance of the pressure displays is allowed. Pointer of
the displays shall run smooth after test. Intrinsic error of the indication shall satisfy
requirements of 5.14.2.1too.
Conduct the SO2 corrosion test according to the methods of 6.10. No
damage which will affect performance of the pressure displays is allowed. Pointer of
the displays shall run smooth after test. Intrinsic error of the indication shall satisfy
requirements of 5.14.2.1. too.
5.14.2.5 Alternative load resistance
Conduct the alternative load test according to the methods of 6.33 for 1000 times.
Alternative frequency is 0.1Hz, alternative margin is from 40% of the storage pressure
to maximum working pressure. Indication error of the storage pressure shall not
exceed ±4%.
Pressure displays with leakage alarm function in the extinguishing system shall alarm
reliably if the pressure loss of the cylinders reaches 10% of the storage pressure. Alarm
signals shall be yellow, in the general lighting conditions, from the 3 m distance should be
clearly visible; sound pressure level out and in shall be separately not less than 65dB (A) at
the place 1 meter away from the Pressure displays
5.14.3 Liquid level measure devices
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Measurement error of the liquid level measure device shall be less than 2.5%.Devices
with leakage alarm function shall alarm reliably if the leakage of the extinguishing
agents reaches 5% of the mass loss. Alarm signals shall be yellow, in the general lighting
conditions, from the 3 m distance should be clearly visible; sound pressure level out and in
shall be separately not less than 65dB (A) at the place 1 meter away from the Liquid level
measure devices
5.14.3.2 High-and-low temperature resistance
Put the liquid level measure devices in the highest and lowest working temperature
specified in 5.11.1.1 for 8 hours, the alarm function shall satisfy requirements of 5.14.3.1.
5.14.3.3 corrosion-resistance performance
Conduct the salt spray corrosion test according the methods of 6.9. The devices shall
have no obvious corrosive damage. Alarm function of the units after test shall satisfy
the requirements of 5.13.4.1.
devices shall have no obvious corrosive damage. Alarm function of the units after test
shall satisfy the requirements of 5.14.3.1.
5.14.3.4 Marks
Information such as factory name, brand, type-specification and measurement range
shall be marked obviously on the devices.
5.15 signal feedback devices

5.15.1Working pressure
Working pressure of the signal feedback devices shall be no less than the mixmum pressure of
system.
5.15.2 Motion pressure
Motion pressure of the signal feedback devices shall be no more than half of
the minimum pressure. When the signal feedback device installed after the pressure –reducer
equipment, after the set, its operation should not exceed the value of the pressure relief device
set pressure of 50% after. The signal deviation of the pressure feedback device should not
exceed the action 10% of set value.
Signal feedback device should have the self-locking feature can only be manually reset
after operation.
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5.15.3 work reliable requirements

Conduct the action test according to the methods of 6.3.6. The devices shall
act 100 times reliably when the pressure is no less than the action pressure. The
Contact resistance after test shall satisfy requirements of 5.15.9.
Conduct the hydraulic pressure test according to the methods of 6.36. No damage is
allowed. Test pressure, which lasts 5 minutes, equals the maximum working pressure.
Conduct the air tightness test according to the methods of 6.4.2. No bubble leakage is
allowed.
The test pressure, which lasts 5 minutes, equals the maximum working pressure.
5.15.6 voltage-withstanding
Test the voltage-withstanding between the wiring terminal of the signal feedback
device and its blocks according to the methods of 6.25. No surface flashover, swept
discharge, corona or breakdown is allowed.
With rated work voltage bigger than 50V, the test voltage is 1500V (effective), 50Hz.
Otherwise the test voltage is 500V (effective), 50Hz.
5.15.7 Insulation requirements
Under normal atmospheric condition, insulation resistance between the wiring
terminal of the signal feedback device and its blocks shall be normally more than 20M
Ω.
5.15.8Corrosion-resistance performance
Conduct the salt spray corrosion test according the methods of 6.9. The devices shall
have no obvious corrosive damage. Action requirements of the devices shall satisfy
requirements of 5.15.1 after test. Contact resistance shall satisfy requirements of
5.15.9.
devices shall have no obvious corrosive damage. Action requirements of the devices
shall satisfy requirements of 5.15.2 after test. Contact resistance shall satisfy
requirements of 5.15.9.
5.15.9 Contact resistance
Contact resistance of the devices shall be less than 0.1Ω in normal condition and less
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than 0.5Ω after action test and corrosion test.

5.15.10 mark
Information such as factory name, brand, type-specification and weight range shall be
marked obviously and permanently on the signal feedback devices.
5.16 pressure reducers

For Inert gas fire extinguishing systems, pressure reducers are allowed to use.
Working pressure of the pressure reducers shall satisfy requirements of 5.1.1.2.
Conduct the hydraulic pressure test according to the methods of 6.3. No leakage,
deformation or damage is allowed.
Conduct the air tightness test according to the methods of 6.4.5. No bubble leakage is
allowed.
5.16.4 Pressure reducer characteristic
Conduct the test according to the methods of 6.38 and get the pressure reducer
characteristic within the specified flow range. Compare it with the given value,
difference between them shall be less than 10% of the given value.
5.16.5 Marks
Information such as factory name,, brand, type-specification and media flow shall be
marked obviously on the reducers.
5.17 Low venting high close valve

5.17.1 installation requirement
The manifold shall install the Low venting high close valve in combined distribution system.
The drive gas pipeline shall install the Low venting high close valve
5.17.2 Material
and alloy cuprum. Other kinds of metals with higher intensity andcorrosion-resistance
performance can be used too.
Nominal working pressure of valve installed in manifold not less than the maximum
working pressure of cylinders. Nominal working pressure of valve installed in drive gas
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pipeline not less than the maximum working pressure of drive gas cylinder
5.17.5 Action requirements
Low venting high close valve design shall ensure the valve always in the open position in
the quasi-statue of system. the closure pressure should not more than 0.5 times of minimum
open pressure of the valve and not less than the 0.1MPa
valves shall have no leakage, deformation or damage.
working pressure.
5.17.7Seal requirements
Conduct the air tightness test according to the methods of 6.4.5.The valve
5.17.8Working reliability requirements
Conduct the working reliability test according to the methods of 6.6.2. The check
valves shall support 100 times of “open-close” operational tests. Each motion of the
valves shall be flexible and reliable without any fault or structure damage.
5.17.5 Marks
Information such as factory name,, brand, type-specification and close pressure should be
marked obviously on the Low venting high close valve.
5.18 Pipes and fittings

5.18.1 Materials
The pipes are made of seamless pipes. The materials shall be with corrosion resistance
or anticorrosion coatings in and out of the surface.
The fittings are made of metal materials with corrosion resistance. Iron castings are
forbidden.
Working pressure of the pipes and fittings shall satisfy requirements of 4.4.
Conduct the hydraulic pressure test according to the methods of 6.2. No leakage,
deformation or damage is allowed.
Test pressure, which lasts 5 minutes, is 1.5 times of the maximum working pressure.
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Conduct the air tightness test according to the methods of 6.3. No bubble leakage is
allowed.
For HFC23 and HFC227ea suppression system, the Local resistance losses of Pipes and
fittings are expressed as the equivalent length of the connecting pipe. Conduct the test
according to the methods of 6.8.1 and get equivalent length of the check valve. Difference
value between the equivalent length and the given value shall be no more than 10%.
For Inert gas suppression system, the Local resistance losses of Pipes and fittings are
using the pressure loss curve. Conduct the test according to the methods of 6.8.2 and get
equivalent length of the check valve. Difference value between the measured pressure loss
curve and the given value shall be no more than 10%.
5.18.6 Marks
Information such as factory name, brand, nominal dimension and working pressure
shall be marked obviously and permanently.
5.18 Hooks and brackets
5.18.1 Materials
Hooks and brackets are made of carbon steels.
5.18.2 Load capacity
Conduct the load capacity test according to the methods of 6.38.Deformation of the
hooks and brackets shall be less than 5mm after loading half of the tension test’s loads
for 1 minute. The hooks and brackets shall not break down after loading the tension
test’s loads for 1 minute.
Loads of tension test for pipes of different nominal diameters are shown in table 3.
Table 3
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6 Tests
6.1 Test requirements
Performance tests of the components shall refer to the design patterns and relative
technologies of the samples. Conduct the tests according to the methods of this
standard.
Air tightness test shall always be conducted after hydraulic pressure tests for any
component.
Except as otherwise specified in referenced sections, all tests shall be carried out
under the following normal atmospheric conditions:
a) Temperature：15 ºC ～ 35 ºC;
b) Relative humidity：45 %RH ～ 75 %RH;
c) Atmospheric pressure：86 kPa ～ 106 kPa.
6.2 Visual examinations
6.2.1 Exam the samples through visual measurement or instruments according to
design patterns and relative technology datum. Basic parameters such as working
temperature, fill density, fill pressure, working pressure and discharge time shall
confirm to specifications of Chapter 4. Structures and sizes of the samples, stamping
gases of the extinguishing systems, volumes and diameters of the storage cylinders,
materials of components shall confirm to specifications of Chapter 5. Requirements
on designs and technologies shall be satisfied too.
6.2.2 Check the components through visual measurement, all marks and fix modes
shall satisfy requirements of this standard.
6.2.3 Exam the process consistence of the samples through visual measurement.
Check the samples if there is any machining defect, surface coating defect or
mechanical damage. Relevant regulations and design requirements shall be satisfied.
6.3 Hydraulic pressure tests
6.3.1 Hydraulic source of the test shall be able to eliminate pressure pulse and
maintain the pressure stability. Accuracy grade of the instruments for pressure tests
shall be higher than 1.6 class. Pressurization rate of the test equipments shall be
continuously tunable within the working pressure range.
Hydraulic pressure test for pressure displays can be conducted on piston pressure
testers.
6.3.2 Connect the entrance of samples with the test equipment and make sure all the
valves are opened. Discharge air in the connecting pipes and samples cavity and
close all the outlets of the samples. Increase the pressure to the test pressure in a rate
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which is no more than 0.5MPa/s. Maintain the samples working for 5 minutes before
pressure release and exam the samples. The test results shall confirm to relevant
regulations of this standard.
Pressurization rate of the pressure test for connecting pipes shall be no less than
0.5MPa/s.
6.4 Air tightness tests
6.4.1 Requirements
Conduct the air tightness test using N2 or compressed air as pressure source. Accuracy
grade of the instruments for pressure tests shall be higher than 1.6 class.
Pressurization rate of the test equipments shall be continuously tunable within the
working pressure range.
Test temperature of the water for leakage test shall be no less than 5℃.
6.4.2 Tests for fire extinguishing cylinders, signal feedback devices, Low venting high
close valve, ect.
Connect the entrance of samples with the air pressure source and close other outlets
of the samples. Increase the pressure to the test pressure in a rate which is no more
than 0.5MPa/s. Immerse the samples into the water for a depth more than 0.3 meter.
Maintain the samples working in the reserve time.
6.4.3Tests for cylinder valves, selector valves and check valves
Test conditions and procedures are same as 6.3.2. Keep the cylinder valves and
selector valves closed and the check valves positive open. Test results shall comply
with 5.4.5, 5.6.5 and 5.7.5 separately.
Keep the cylinder valves and selector valves reverse open and repeat the tests
upwards. repeat the above test, check the samples and record the test results.
6.4.4 Tests for pressure displays
Install the samples into the test lines and increase the pressure to 2/3 of the upper limit.
Maintain for 7 days before dipping the samples into the water for 10minutes.Depth from the
samples to the liquid surface is more than 0.3 meter Check the samples and record the test
results.
6.5 Overpressure tests
6.5.1 Test instruments are as same as those ruled in 6.3.1.
6.5.2 Connect the entrance of samples with the test instruments. Keep the cylinder
valves and selector valves open and the check valves positive open. Protection
measures of the pressure displays can prevent the components inside from dashing out
of the samples. Discharge air in the connecting pipes and samples cavity and close
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all the outlets of the samples. Increase the pressure to the test pressure in a rate
which is no more than 0.5MPa/s. Maintain the samples working for 5 minutes before
pressure release and exam the samples.. Check the samples and record the test results
6.6 working reliability tests
6.6.1 Tests for cylinder valves and selector valves
6.6.1.1 Conduct the working reliability tests on the special test facilities. Use
compressed air or N2 as gas source. Volumes of the test facilities and working states
of the drives shall make sure the tested valves are fully open after starting up. Connect
the outlets of the tested valves with straight tubes (shorter than 0.5m) and nozzles.
Nominal diameter of the straight tubes equals that of the outlet. Effective aperture of
the nozzle is no less than 3mm.
6.6.1.2 Fix the tested valves on the special test facilities. Connect the control parts and
keep them working in the given condition. Conduct the tests as follows:
a) Supercharge pressure for the tested valves to the storage pressure P. For selector
valves of the Inert gas extinguishing systems which have pressure reducers, P means
the outlet pressure of the pressure reducers if they are in the entrance of the selector
valves. Keep the pressure for more than 5s;
b) Start the control drive parts to open the tested valves;
c) Close the tested valves until the pressure inside the test instruments is less than
0.5MPa/s;
d) Supercharge pressure again and repeat the test procedure.
Replace the damaged components which are allowed to after each test.
6.6.1.3 Conduct the cycle tests for 100 times under normal temperature(20℃±5℃).
Remove the test instruments and samples into the temperature test chamber and
conduct the tests for 10 times under the maximum and minimum working temperature
separately. Put the samples in the test environments for more than 2 hours for before
the first test. For the other tests, put the samples in the test environments until fully
balanced temperature between the samples and the test chamber reached.
Check the samples and record the test results
6.6.2 Tests for check valves

6.6.2.1 Reliability Test of the check valve should carry out in special test equipments, test
equipment should ensure that gas flow fully open when test check valve.
6.6.2.2 Use compressed air or N2 to conduct the tests under normal temperature. Supercharge
the pressure to storage pressure P (check valve which the cylinder valve of gas suppression
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system with the pressure relief devices of their own, ,the P is the pressure value of the outlet
of the cylinder valve)forwardly and backwardly to fully open (or close)the check valves
orderly. Switch frequency shall be less than 30 times per minute, Conduct the open-close
cycle test for 100 times, Checks the samples and record the test results.
6.6.3 Tests for drivers

Accord the requirements of GA61.
6.6.3 Tests for low vent high close valve

Low vent high close valve reliability test should carry out in special test equipment. Tests
carry out under room temperature, using compressed air or nitrogen gas as the gas source, the
order of low vent high close valve should pressure until close it, then relief. Conduct the
open-close cycle test for 100 times, Checks the samples and record the test results.
6.6 operational tests under the maximum (minimum) working pressure

Conduct the tests for cylinder valves with test instruments and gas source same as
tests in 6.6.1.
Fit the tested valves on the special test instruments and connect them with control driving
parts. Allow the valves to work in the normal state. Stamp the special test containers to half of
the minimum working pressure by gas source. Start the actuators to actuate the tested valves,
Checks valve open or closed position and record the test results.
Test procedure for the maximum working pressure is same as procedure introduced
above. Test pressure is 1.1 times of the maximum working pressure.
6.7 equivalent length tests
Conduct the tests on the instruments showed in figure 1a) or 1b). Differential
manometers or pressure transducers are used to measure the pressure drops. Fit all the
siphons for cylinder valves. Medium for the siphons is water with temperature higher
than 5℃. Regulate the flow velocity to get flow regime with Reynolds number no less
than 1*105.
Calculate the Reynolds number (Re) according to formula (1):
Re=du ρ/μ……………………………………………………（1）
Where:
d ——effective diameter of the pipes (m)
u ——water flow velocity in the pipes (m/s)
ρ ——density of water (kg/m3)
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µ ——east-west viscosity of water (Pa·s)

Adjust the infall pressure to make sure that the flow velocity satisfies requirements of
Re. Open the exhaust valves to eliminate the air in the cavity of the vessels. Measure
the parameters such as flow rate (Q), pressure drop (P) and inner diameter of the pipes
(d) when the water flows are stable. Calculate the equivalent length according to
formula (2) and (3).
L＝LX－(a+b）………………………………………………….（2）
Where:
L——equivalent length of the samples (m);
Lx ——equivalent length of the samples and tested pipes (m);
a——see figure 1a) and 1b) (m);
b——see figure 1a) and 1b) (m)。
…….........................(3)
Where:
p——pressure drop (Pa);
d——actual inner diameter of the pipes (m);
c——roughness coefficient of the pipes (120 for galvanize pipes);
Q——flow rate (L/min);
For test-instruments shown in figure 1a), minus the static pressure of the liquid
column (H) to get value of P.
Figure 1a) instrument for equivalent length test
Figure 1b) instrument for equivalent length test
6.8.2 Pressure loss test
Pressure loss test in Figure 1c) or Figure 1d) on the test device, pressure measured by
pressure gauge or pressure sensor. Test medium using the corresponding Inert gas suppression
agent or compressed air, initial pressure of test medium is the 20℃corresponding to the
storage system appropriate pressure. The test devices of cylinder valve pressure loss test
shown as the Figure 1c), The volume of cylinder no less than 90 L,
The cylinder valve inlet side and outlet side should set pressure sample point, The outlet
sampling points position in the straight pipe connected to cylinder valve should away from the
cylinder valve outlet at least 10 times of the inside diameter, position see Figure 1c). The
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outlet of the straight pipe connect the nozzle (the number of nozzle connected should be same
with the practical application) or connect the orifice which inner diameter equivalent to the
diameter of the nozzle connected. Test to take pressure loss curve and Compare with the
production units.
Selector valve, check valve, pipe pressure loss curve test carry out in test device show as
Figure1d. the gas source should be guaranteed at least 1min
The samples inlet side and outlet side should connected the straight pipe, The pressure test
points position in the straight pipe connected to samples should away from the samples outlet
or inlet at least 10 times of the inner diameter, position see Figure 1d).
The outlet of the straight pipe connect the nozzle (the number of nozzle connected should
be same with the practical application) or connect the orifice which inner diameter equivalent
to the diameter of the nozzle connected. Test to take pressure loss curve and Compare with
the production units.
Figure 1a) Equivalent to the length of test equipment

1—flow meter;
2—differential pressure measuring points;
3—experiment container;
4—discharge valve;
5—cylinder valve(the sample).
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Figure 1b) Equivalent to the length of test equipment

1 - flow meter;
2,4 - differential pressure measuring points;
3 - the sample.
Figure 1c) the cylinder valve pressure loss diagram of testing device
1 - cylinder;
2 - pressure sensor (differential pressure gauge);
3 - the sample;
4 - nozzle.
Figure 1d) selection valve, check valve, pipe pressure loss diagram of testing device
1 - pressure sensor (differential pressure gauge);
2 - the sample;
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3 - nozzle.
6.9 Salt spray corrosion tests
Conduct the test in the salt-spray-corrosion-box. Concentration of the salt solution for
the test is 20% and range of its density can be from 1.126g/m3 to 1.157k/cm3.
Clear the oil stain of the samples; plug the inlets and outlets of the valves to protect
the intracavity from salt spray corrosion. Hang the samples in the middle of the test
box as normal. Maintain the temperature at 35℃±2℃.Solution dropped from the test
samples can not be used again. Collect the salt spray at two sites (at least) in the
room to adjust the spray rate and concentration of the salt solution of the test
procedure. Collect the salt spray every 80cm2 for 16 hours continuously. Collect
1.0mL to 2.0mL solutions each hour. Concentration of the solutions shall be in the
range of 19% to 21%.
Spray the salt continuously in the test period of 10 days. Wash the samples after test
and place it in the environment at the temperature of (20±5)℃ and relative humidity
lower than 70% for a drying period of 7 days. Check the corrosion behavior of the samples
and record the test results..
6.10 SO2 corrosion tests
Conduct the test in the device for chemical gas corrosion. Fill the working room with
SO2 at a volume ratio of 1% every 24 hours. Inject sufficient water into the
flat-bottom vessel placed on the ground. Get the moist environment by natural
volatilization and maintain a temperature of (45±2) ℃.
Clear the oil stain of the samples and hang it in the middle of the test box as normal.
Droplets from the crest of the working room shall not drop on the samples.
Test period is 16 days. Take the samples out at the 8th day, wash it and put it back
into the test box for another 8 days. Place the samples after test in the environment at
the temperature of (20±5)℃ and relative humidity lower than 70% for a drying
period of 7 days. Check the corrosion behavior of the samples and record the test results..
SO2 for the test can be prepared with the solution of Na2SO3*5H2O and dilute H2SO4.
6.11 Stress corrosion tests
6.11.1 Stress Corrosion Test Methods
Use contain more than 15% zinc‘s copper alloy parts for the material carry out the Ammonia
stress corrosion tests comply with 6.11.2.
Use Austenitic stainless steel parts for the material carry out the Magnesium Chloride stress
corrosion tests comply with 6.11.3.
6.11.2 Ammonia stress corrosion test
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Conduct the test in the device for chemical gas corrosion. Place a flat-bottom vessel
on the ground and inject the ammonia with density of 0.94g/cm3 into it at the rate of
0.01mL/cm3. Get the moist mixed gas with ammonia and air in the working room by
natural volatilization. The mixed gas is comprised of ammonia (35%), steam (5%)and
air (60%).
The samples inlet filled with de-ionized water and using the non-reactive materials (eg
plastics) sealed to prevent the ammonia enter the internal components. Surface of the sample
should not have any permanent protective layer. If the sample must have the protect layer,
must clean the oil in the sample. Samples should be complied with the production units
requirements for installation threaded connections torque and flange connections torque.
Simulate an installation load.
After the sample clean as above requirement. Hang it in the middle of the test box as
normal. Maintain the temperature of the working room at (34±2) ℃. Test period is 10 days.
Washing and drying the samples after test, The drying time at least 2 d, dried and checked
the corrosion behavior of samples.
6.11.3 Magnesium chloride corrosion test
After the sample with the oil-clean treatment, Placed in the bottle with wet condenser. Add
about half of the flask magnesium chloride’s solution with the concentration of 42%. The
cylinders placed in a thermostatically controlled electric heater and maintained at +150℃ ±
2 ℃ boiling temperature, the test period is 500 h.
After the test, remove the sample washed with de-ionized water and drying, the drying time
at least 2 d, dried and check the corrosion behavior.
6.12 Shake tests
6.12.1 Tests for cylinders and pressure displays
Fill the extinguishing cylinders to its maximum fill density (or fill pressure) with
Extinguishing agent and stamp to storage pressure. Fill the driving gas cylinders to the
design maximum fill pressure. Place the pressure displays onto the extinguishing cylinders (or
driving gas cylinders) according to its working site and allow it to work in the normal state.
Minimum division value of the weighing equipment shall be no more than 2/10000.
Place (or replace) precise pressure measure instrument for test on the samples for
pressure loss judgment. Place the samples in the thermostatic chamber for 24h at the
temperature of (25±1)℃ and get the pressure of the tested cylinders. Record the weight of the
samples only for mass loss judgment. Constant temperature is not necessary.
Conduct the test on the shaking table and shake the table at X, Y and Z-axis for 2h in
turn at the amplitude of 0.8mm and shake frequency of 20Hz.
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After test, get the pressure and weight of the cylinders as subscribed above. Start the
cylinders automatically. Weights the cylinders and calculate the filled agent weight.
6.12.2 Tests for control panels
Conduct the test on the shaking table. Fix the samples onto the table according to its
working site. Test procedures as below
a) Conduct a frequency scanning cycle at the rate of frequency course per minute
and amplitude of 0.19mm in the frequency range of 5Hz—60Hz—5Hz.
b) If no resonance frequency occurs, conduct the shake test at the frequency of 60Hz
and amplitude of 0.19mm for (10±0.5)min.
c) For resonance frequency which lasts less than 4 hours, conduct the shake test at
each sympathetic vibration frequency for (10±0.5)min with an amplitude of
0.19mm.
d) For resonance frequency which lasts more than 4 hours, conduct the frequency
scanning cycle tests for 2 times at the rate of frequency course per minute and an
amplitude of 0.19mm in the frequency range of 5Hz—60Hz—5Hz.
Conduct the tests at each direction of the samples’s 3 mutually perpendicular axes.
The test results shall comply with 5.12.6.3.
6.13Thermal cyclic leakage tests
Conduct the tests in the temperature test box. Procedure of the pressure reading and
weighing before test is same as that of 6.12.1.
Put the samples in the box for 24h each orderly at the temperature shown below.
a).The maximum operating temperature ± 2 ℃;
b) Minimum operating temperature ± 2 ℃;
c) The maximum operating temperature ± 2 ℃;
d) Minimum operating temperature ± 2 ℃;
e) The maximum operating temperature ± 2 ℃;
f) Minimum operating temperature ± 2 ℃.
Place the samples in the environment with a temperature of (25±5) ℃ for 24d
after test. Repeat the test, Place the samples in the environment with a temperature of
(25±5) ℃ for 24d again.
After test, get the requirements for pressure and weight of the cylinders as subscribed
above. Start the cylinders automatically. Then weight the cylinders and calculate the
extinguisher agent weight.
Conduct the pressure discharge tests for the safety relief devices on the cylinders according
to the methods of 6.14.Conduct the indication error tests and air tightness tests for the
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pressure displays according the methods of 6.32.2 and 6.4.4.

6.14 Toppling impact test for the extinguishing cylinders
Figure 2 shows the schematic diagram of the tests. Fill the extinguishing cylinders
(HFC-227ea and HFC-23) with water. Cylinders for Inert gas extinguishing agent are
empty. Use protective cases to protect the cylinders. Diameter of the low carbon steel
bar is about 50mm. Lift the cylinders to get an angle of 10 between the axes of the
cylinders and the ground.
Apply a horizontal force (F) on the cylinder valves of the tested cylinders to topple the
cylinders without any resistance and impact the cylinder valves onto the low carbon
steel bar. Conduct the tests in any direction.
Figure 2 toppling impact test

1 - Rigid pad;
2 - low carbon steel;
3 - cylinders group;
4 - Cylinder valve.
6.15 Motion tests for safety relief device
6.15.1 Test instrument for safety relief device is same as that of 6.2.1. The pressure
measuring meters shall be able to record pressure at any instant. For example, the
pressure meter used shall have discontinuation function.
6.15.2 Connect the inlet of the samples with test instruments, eliminate air in the
connecting pipes and intracavity of the samples and then close all outlets of the
samples. Increase the pressure slowly to activate the safety relief device at a rate of
less than 0.5MPa/s. Record the pressure at that time.
6.16Manual operation tests
Allow the tested valves to work under the maximum working pressure. Accuracy of
the dynamometer shall be no less than 2.5.
Connect the manual operation parts of the valves with the dynamometer. Start the
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valves with the dynamometer. Measure and record the maximum operation force and
stroke.
6.17 Flow characteristic tests for nozzles
Test instruments are shown in figure 3. Diameter of the connecting pipe between the
cylinder valve and the nozzle shall be no less than the nominal diameter of the
nozzle’s inlet. Accuracy rate of the load sensor shall be over 2/1000.
Opening dimensions of the nozzles shall coordinate with volumes of the extinguishing
agents containers to complete the discharge in time.
Fill the nozzles with extinguishing agent to the fill density and stamp to the storage
pressure. Install the nozzles onto the test instruments after standing for 2h and then
open the cylinder valves automatically. Record the change curve of the pressure and
agent mass with time before. Calculate the mass flow of the nozzle with different
discharge pressure according to the orifice area of the nozzle.
6.18 Heat and pressure resistance tests for nozzles
Test instruments are shown in figure 4. Place the nozzle inside the temperature test
box. Use N2 or compressed air for test. Cross-section of the connecting pipe shall not
be less than 3 times of injection area of the nozzle.
Place the nozzle into the test system, locate the relief valve at its working site, and
maintain the test box at a temperature of (600±20)℃ for 5 minutes. Open the test
box quickly to spurt out the airflow. Keep the pressure of the nozzle at the given value
for 10s within the discharge time.
Figure 3a) flow characteristic test instrument (weight and balance method)
1 - measured nozzle;
2 - pressure sensor;
3 - fire Cylinders group;
4 - weight;
5 - Data acquisition and processing system;
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6 - load sensors.
Figure 3b) characteristics of the nozzle flow schematic diagram of test equipment (suspension
method)
1 - load sensor;
3 - Data acquisition and processing system;
4 - measured nozzle;
5 - extinguish agent cylinder group.
Figure 4 heat and pressure resistance test instrument

1 - Test the gas storage cylinder;
2 - valve;
3 - buffer cylinder;
4 - fast to open the valve;
5 - pressure gauge;
6 - Temperature test chamber;
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7 - nozzle.
Figure 5 heat and cold impact test instrument

1 - low-pressure carbon dioxide storage tank;
2 - Total control valve;
3 - quick opening valve;
4 - pressure gauge;
5 - low temperature test chamber;
6.19 Heat and cold impact resistance tests
Test instruments are shown in figure 5. Place the nozzle in the middle of the
temperature test box. Use liquid CO2 for test. Cross-section of the connecting pipe
shall not be less than 3 times of injection area of the nozzle.
Place the nozzle into the test system and maintain the test box at a temperature of (600
±20)℃ for 5 minutes. Replace the nozzle into the -20℃ thermostatic test box
quickly. Open the box and start the valve to spurt out the liquid CO2 from the nozzle
with a discharge pressure of 2MPa and a discharge time of 1min.
6.20 Discharge test for full submerged nozzle
6.20.1 Extinguishing system requirement
Extinguishing system should comply with the follow requirements:
a) Extinguishing cylinders should place at the lowest temperature for 16 h or more;
b) Pipeline arrangements should ensure the minimum nozzle pressure (+20℃ ~ +22℃);
c) Extinguish agent according to the actual test space and the minimum design concentration
of 76.92% at +20 ℃calculated (extinguishing concentration see the Annex B or Annex C),
when the test space leak, the discharge remain rate in suppression agent cylinders is not zero,
the amount of extinguish agent filling should do appropriate amendments;
d) Extinguishing agent discharge time: HFC227ea suppression systems, HFC 23suppression
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systems is 8 s ~ 10 s; Inert gas suppression system is 50 s ~ 60 s.

6.20.2 Fuel requirements
Fuel is Heptane, the fractions:
a) Initial boiling point: +90 ℃;
b) 50%: +93 ℃;
c) dry point: +96.5 ℃;
d) density (+15.6 ℃): 700 kg/m3 ± 50 kg/m3.
6.20.3The maximum height spatial concentration distribution of test
6.20.3.1 test space

Test space volume no less than 100 m3, height at least 3.5 m. Surface size at least 4 m × 4 m.
Maximum height of the space is the maximum height of nozzle protection
If test space set pressure relief port, the height of port should be located above the 3 / 4 height
space or at the top.
6.20.3.2 Nozzle arrangement

Nozzles positioned should made suppression agent could not be discharge into the test fire
directly, not caused the fuel splashed.
6.20.3.3 Measurement of oxygen concentration

Sampling points location of the measurement of oxygen concentration in test space shown as
Figure 6. The horizontal distance between the three sampling points and the test space center
should be 850 mm ~ 1 250 mm, height from the ground was 0.1H (H is the test space height),
0.5H, 0.9H.
Oxygen analyzer resolution not less than 0.1% (by volume), number of channels should take
three, should be able to continuously measure, the test used range: 17% ~ 21% (by volume),
the accuracy should be free of combustion products.
6.20.3.4 Measurement of the test space temperature

The horizontal distance between the temperature measurement point test space and test
space center should be 850 mm ~ 1 250 mm, The high from the ground is 0.5H.
Using 1 mm K-type thermocouple (Ni-CrNi), the time constant of thermometer no less than
1 s, and should be measured continuously.
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6.20.3.5Nozzle pressure measurement

The nozzle pressure of the discharge process should be measured by the pressure sensor
setting in the pipeline, the pressure sensor from the nozzle does not exceed 1m, the sensor's
accuracy is not less than 0.5%.
6.20.3.6 Fuel Tanks

The round test tank is made of steel, with an inner diameter is 80 mm ± 5 mm,
a height over 100mm and a thickness from 5 mm to 6 mm. Fill the bottom with water. The
upper n-heptanes is 50mm height. with a 40mm away from the surface to the tank top.
A high baffle should be set in the test space between the nozzle and the fuel tank, baffle’s
position shown in Figure 7a) and Figure 7b), baffle width should be 20% of the test space
width
Totally of nine fuel tanks, eight of them placed at the diagonal positions of the test room,,
with staggered arrangement of 4 tanks in the top ceiling and 4 tanks at the ground., away from
the wall 50 mm, upper fuel container outlet away from the ceiling 300 mm, away from the
wall 50 mm; additional fuel tank placed in the back of the bezel ground.
6.20.3.7 Test
Ignite the fuel tank, pre-combustion 30 s, boot the system.
6.20.3.8 Test record
Test should be recorded the following:
a) effective discharge time of the suppression system, pressure before the nozzle;
b) The total amount of extinguish agent release to space;
c) The time of come to the suppress concentration ;
d) fuel tank fire-fighting time should be observed with the methods of infrared video camera
or measure the temperature.
6.20.4 Minimum height to test spatial concentration distribution
6.20.4.1 test space
Test space of the area, The height from nozzle from the manufacturer of nozzle.
6.20.4.2 nozzle arrangement
For the 360º nozzle, nozzle location should be installed in the middle position of the test room.
For the 180 º nozzle, nozzle location should be installed in the middle of a wall of the test
space. Test space size, height, and nozzle arrangement from the manufacturer.
6.20.4.3 oxygen concentration, test space temperature, nozzle pressure measurements
Oxygen concentration, test space temperature, nozzle pressure measurements comply with
6.20.3. If the height of test space is less than 0.6 m, the sampling points of the oxygen
concentration should be placed in two or three vertical axis of the test space.
6.20.4.4 Fuel Tanks
Fuel tank size should comply with the requirements of 6.20.3.
Five fuel tanks will be placed on the ground of the test space, each of them position in the
angular position and far away from the wall 50 mm, on the ground behind the baffle placed
the last one.
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The opening above the fuel tanks could be close, keep the opening above the fuel tank open.
In the pre-combustion period of fuel.
a high baffle should be se t between the nozzle and the fuel tank .with the same height as
test space, the position of baffle shown in Figure 7a), Figure 7b), baffle width should be 20%
of the test space width.
6.20.4.5 Test
Ignite the fuel tank, pre-combustion 30 s, boot the system.
6.20.4.6 Test record
Test records meet the requirements of 6.20.3.
6.21 Impact test for nozzles
Test instruments are shown in figure 8.Fix the hammers, swing links, hubs and
matching blocks on the fixed mount with rolling bearings and rotation axis. The
hammer is made of aluminum alloy. The attacking surface , with a rake of 60°, shall
be hard enough to prevent it from any damage.
Place the test nozzle onto the test instrument as shown in figure 7. Adjust the height of
the nozzle to get impacts on the centerline of the attacking surface. Velocity of the
hammer is (1.8±0.15)m/s with an impact energy of 2.7J.
Figure 6, the maximum mounting height of the nozzle test measuring point arrangement
diagram
M1 ~ M3 - Sampling point of oxygen concentration measurement;
M4 - temperature measuring points;
a – length of test space;
b - width of test space;
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H - height of test space.
Figure 7a) 360 ° nozzle concentration distribution test arrangement diagram

1 - fuel tank;
2 - 360 º nozzle;
3 - baffle;
4 - air vents;
a - length of test space;
b - width of test space.
Figure 7b) 180 ° nozzle concentration distribution test arrangement diagram

1 - fuel tank;
2 - 180 º nozzle;
3 - baffle;
4 - air vents;
a - length of test space
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b - width of test space.
Figure 8 impact test instrument

1 –hub;
2 - adjusting lever;
3 –nozzle;
4 - Mounting panel;
5 - Hammer;
6 – matching block;
7 - hammer;
8 - 270 ° rotation;
9 – swing link;
10 - Pulley;
11 - ball bearing;
12 - matching arm.
6.22 Opening pressure tests for check valves
Check valve conduct the test with the air tightness test instruments of 6.4. The accuracy rate
of the
manometer shall be no less than 0.4.
Connect the inlet of the tested valve with test instrument. Allow the valve to stay at its
normal open state. Increase the pressure gradually and record the closed pressure of
the valve. Conduct the test for at least 3 times.
6.23 Opening pressure tests for low vent and high closed valve
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low vent and high closed valve conduct the test with the air tightness test instruments of 6.4.
The accuracy rate of the manometer shall be no less than 0.4.
Connect the inlet of the tested valve with test instrument. Allow the valve to stay at its
normal open state. Increase the pressure gradually and record the closed pressure of
the valve. Conduct the test for at least 3 times.
6.24 Hot air aging tests
Conduct the hot air aging resistance test of nonmetal pipes in the test box.
Curve the test pipes to an angle of 90°as required and put it in the test box. Touches
between the sampless, or between the samples and the wall are forbidden.
Conduct the test at the temperature of (140±5)℃ for 10d. If the sampless are
softened at that high temperature, conduct the test at a lower temperature for a longer
time. Calculate the test time as follow:
D = 229000*e−0.693t……………………………….(4)
Where:
D——test time(day);
t——test temperature(℃).
e——the value is 2.71828.
Take the samples out after test and cool them for 24h before the examinations.
6.25 Voltage withstanding tests
Conduct the test with withstands voltage tester. Test voltage shall be continuously
tunable from 0V to 1500V. Boost the voltage automatically at a rate from 100V/s to
500V/s after value set of the test voltage. Depress the voltage automatically at the
setting time of (60±5)s.
6.26 Insulation resistance measurements
Conduct the test with insulation resistance testers (megohmmeter or megger can be
used too). Test voltage is 500Vd.c and test range is from 0MΩ to500 MΩ.
Make sure that the contacts contact reliably with each other and insulation resistances of the
lead wires are large enough.
6.27 Power supply
Make control panel in a normal state, connect the adjustable power supply, standby power
charge should be in a normal working condition.
the adjust supply voltage is 187 V ~ 242 V, 50 Hz. All loops of the control panel in the
alarm and drive spraying status, inspection the working status. Disconnect the main power
supply, standby power in the normal monitoring state, after 24 h, make a loop of the control
panel in the alarm and drive discharge state, check system working conditions.
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6.28 low temperature test for connecting pipe

Non-metallic connecting pipe low temperature test conducted at low temperature test
chamber.
Wear gloves when handling samples so that minimize the thermal conductivity impact on
sample.
Test tube mandrel diameter should be equal to 12 times of the nominal diameter. In
addition to bending around a mandrel outer circumference hose length should also has
sufficient grip length in each side.
Fixed the test tube into the mandrel and placed into the test chamber, test temperature is the
minimum temperature for the system, test time is 24 h.
After the test, Make all the connecting pipe in the chamber bend to the manufacturer's
required minimum bend radius within the 10 s ± 2 s, Observe the inner and outer layer of the
soft tube whether there is crack or rupture. Remove the connecting pipe and back to room
temperature (+20 ℃ ± 5 ℃), then for Strength and sealing test.
6.29 Control and alarm functions tests
6.29.1 Control and alarm tests of control panels
Allow the control panel to stabilize in the quiescent condition. Examine the control
and alarm functions of the panel through measuring tools or eyes according to the
design patterns and technological files.
Use portable sound level meters to measure sound.
6.29.2 Alarm tests of weighting units
Simulate quality of the extinguish cylinders using heavy weights or poises. Reduce the
quality gradually to announce the weight alarm. Record the quality reduction at that
time.
6.29.3 Alarm tests of pressure displays
Connect the inlet of the pressure displays with the pressure supply system and the
outlet with the alarm apparatus. Reduce the pressure gradually from the storage
pressure value to announce the alarm and record the pressure value at that time.
6.29.4 Alarm tests of liquid level detectors
Connect the inlet of the detector with the simulated vessel and outlet of it with alarm
apparatus. Fill the liquid level to the normal state and then discharge the liquid to
announce the alarm. Record the liquid level at that time and calculate mass of the
extinguishing agents.
6.30 High-and-low temperature tests
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High-and-low temperature tests for control panels, weighting units and liquid level
detectors are conducted in high (or low) temperature test box separately. Maintain
error of the temperature to stabilize at ±2℃ and calculate the test time after the
given temperature value reached. Conduct the function exam immediately after the
tests completed.
6.31 Hygrothermal tests
Conduct the hygrothermal test for control panels in the hygrothermal test box.
Maintain the control panels to stabilize in the quiescent condition and raise the
temperature gradually to (40±2) ℃. Increase relative humidity to the given value
after the tested sample gets the temperature equilibration. Keep the test for 24h and
conduct the function exam immediately after the test completed.
6.32 Basic properties tests for pressure displays
6.32.1 Indexing plate
Examine the graduation, color and sign etc. of the indexing plate with visual
measurement according to design patterns and technological files. All results shall
comply with 5.13.2.2.
6.32.2 Intrinsic error of the indication
Examine the intrinsic error using piston manometer as pressure source. If indication
delay caused by oil pressure is too large, use gas as pressure source instead. Accuracy
rate of the manometer shall be no less than 0.4.
Allow the pressure displays stabilize in the quiescent condition. Conduct the
indication exam in the pressor and depressor process for 2 times separately.
6.33 Alternative load tests for pressure displays
Fit the pressure displays on the alternative load test table. Adjust the alternative
frequency and amplitude and then conduct the test for 1000 times.
6.34 Contact resistance tests for signal feedback devices
Get value of the contact resistance through digital milliohm meter. Or we can measure
the current and voltage reduction between contacts and calculate the contact
resistance. Accuracy rate of the electrical mater shall be no less than 1.5. Measure the
contact resistance for 5 times and get the average value.
6.35 overload tests for weighting units
Fit the weighting units on the brackets correctly. Load the weighting units with heavy
weight or poise whose quality equals 2 times of extinguishing cylinders’ quality. Keep
for 15 minutes before unloading and examine the state and alarm function of the
samples.
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6.36Motion test for signal feedback devices

6.36.1 Fit the tested samples on the instruments correctly and connect it with
pressure source. Make sure the operating light works well. Boost the pressure
gradually to activate the feedback device and record the pressure value. Repeat the
test for 5 times. Motion pressure is the average of the 5 recorded values.
6.36.2 Maintain the pressure supply to stay at the value no less than the motion
pressure of the signal feedback device and repeat the motion test for 100 times.
Examine the motion feature of the samples.
Adjust the pressure supply to 4/5 of the motion pressure and keep it for 3 minutes
before the motion feature examination.
6.37 Load capacity tests for hook brackets
Conduct the test on the material tester with expansion and compression function.
Expansion rate of the tester shall ensure that distortion of the samples is no less than
1.27mm/min.
Fit the samples on the test table according to its working state. Preload the samples
according to table 3. Start the tester and load to half of the setting value at a suitable
loading rate. Keep for 1 minute and record the distortion of the samples. Then load
to the setting value, keep for 1 minute and examine the working state of the samples.
Figure 9 pressure reducer characteristic test instrument

1 - gas source;
2 - pressure reducer regulator valve;
3 - pressure gauge;
4 - control valve;
6 - nozzle;
7 - tested valves;
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8 - regulated gas source.

6.38 Pressure reducer characteristic of the pressure reducers
Test media is N2 or compressed air. Use standard nozzles to measure the flow rate.
Pressures of the inlet and outlet of the pressure reducers and pressures of the nozzles
are measured automatically. Accuracy rate of the recording meter shall be no less than
1.5. Capacity of the gas pressure supply shall satisfy the requirements of the discharge
time for parameters measurements.
Fit the pressure reducers at its working position (figure 9). Adjust the pressure to the
storage pressure of the system. Open the control valves automatically and get the
pressure values of each point.
6.39 System test
6.39.1 Components, appearance, signs and quasi-working state
Examine components, appearance, signs and quasi-working state of the system through visual
measurements according to the drafts. Check the System's operating temperature range,
suppression agent filling density, filling pressure, work pressure, discharge time, the basic
parameters of the system etc with the General equipment whether in accord with the
provisions of chapter 5 requirements or not.
6.39.2 Start-up test
6. 39.2.1 Assemble a fire extinguishing system which includes all structure components with
N2 or compressed air as extinguishing agent. Start the system automatically.
6. 39.2.2 Conduct the manual start-up test and mechanical start-up test. These tests can
be conducted simultaneously with test of 6.20
6.40 nozzle protective cap test
The nozzle with a protective cap installed in the test tube with a pressure gauge. with 0.1
MPa/ min rates boost the pressure, record the pressure of protected cap off. The number of
trials no Less than three times
6.41 manifold flow test
The test is the normal simulation tests, the inlet side of the manifold connected to the
cylinder, pipe, check valve should be consistent with the normal use, The outlet side of the
manifold with pressure reducer should be fitted with pressure reducer, the outlet side should
install the normal number of nozzles or other flow simulation control valve.
the pipe length connected with the outlet side of manifold no less than 5m. Pressure inside
the cylinder should be set storage cylinder pressure at 20 ℃.
Test should use manually start, make sure all the cylinders release extinguish agent
simultaneously
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7 Test rules
7.1 Test classification, Test items and test procedure
7.1.1 Test classification
If one of the following occurs, the type inspection shall be carried out.
a) Trial manufacturing design appraisal of new products;
b) After formal production, if the product structure, materials, technique, key process
and so on have substantial modifications and may affect the product performance;
c) A major quality non-conformance has occurred;
d) The resumption of production after shutdown of more than one year;
e) Required by the Quality Supervision Organizations.
7.1.2 Test items
Conduct the type inspection according to table 4. Delivered ex-factory inspection projects
should not be less than the items specified in Table 4.
7.1.3 Test procedure
See rules in annex A to annex Z.
7.2 sample method and sample number
7.2.1 sample method and sample number of ex-factory
the sample base of components according the factory inspection by the production units based
on the production, the system assembled from the components by a randomly selected sample.
Number of samples identified with the table in Annex 4 and Annex D ~ Z requirements.
7.2.2 sample method and sample number of type inspection
the sample base of components of type test should no less than five times the number of
samples of the provisions of Annex D ~ Annex Z requirements. Components using a one-time
random Sampling, the system assembled from the components by a randomly selected
sample.
7.3 Decision methods

7.3.1 Type inspection
The product can be judged to be eligible if the system and all parts of it are eligible.
Otherwise, it is unqualified.
The system or component can be judged to be eligible if the type inspection of the
system or component is eligible. Judge the system or component to be unqualified if
one of the following occurs:
a) an item fits disqualification type A occurs;
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b) more than 2 items fit the disqualification type B;

c) more than 4 items fit the disqualification type C;
d) more than 2 items fit the disqualification type C if an item fit the unqualified type
B occurs.
7.3.2 Products ex-factory test
The product can be judged to be eligible if the system and all parts of it are eligible.
Otherwise, it is unqualified.
The system or component can be judged to be eligible if the ex-factory test of the
system or component is eligible. Judge the system or component to be unqualified if
any item fit the disqualification type A occurs. If any item fit the unqualified type B or
C occurs, sample again to find if any other unqualified item occurs. If so, judge the
system or component to be unqualified.
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Table 4 type inspection, ex-factory test and sorts of disqualification
Name of Type Ex-factory disqualification

items
parts inspection Com Sam A B C
Basic requirments ★ — ★ ★ ★ —
system composition ★ ★ — — ★ —
appearance ★ ★ — - ★
system
start-up operation ★ — — — — ★
Start and operaterequirement ★ — ★ — ★ —
Basic specification ★ — — ★ — —
cylinders composition ★ ★ — ★ — —
working pressure ★ ★ — ★ — —
fill density (pressure) ★ ★ — ★ — —
seal ★ ★ — ★ — —
Strength ★ — ★ ★ — —
Anti-seismic ★ — — — ★ —
thermal cyclic leakage ★ — ★ — ★ —
cylinders
toppling impact resistance ★ — ★ — ★ —
siphon ★ - ★ - ★ -
error release provent device ★ - ★ - ★ -
discharge time ★ - ★ - ★ -
agents and stamping gas ★ - ★ - - ★
extinguisher agent and gas ★ — ★ ★ — —
mark ★ ★ — ★ - —
cylinders composition ★ ★ — ★ — —
fill density (pressure) ★ ★ — ★ — —
seal ★ ★ — ★ — —
Strength ★ — ★ ★ — —
drive gas
Anti-seismic ★ — — — ★ —
cylinder
thermal cyclic leakage ★ — ★ — ★ —
toppling impact resistance ★ — ★ — ★ —
error release provent device ★ - ★ - ★ -
fill gas ★ — ★ ★ — —
mark ★ ★ — ★ - —
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items
vessel design, manufacture and
★ - ★ ★ - -
inspection
vessel
volumes and diameters ★ — ★ — ★ -
materials ★ — ★ — ★ —
marks ★ ★ — ★ - —
marks ★ ★ — — — ★
materials ★ — ★ — — ★
working pressure ★ — ★ ★ — —
strength requirement ★ ★ — ★ — —
seal ★ ★ — ★ — —
over pressure ★ — — — ★ —
cylinder
operational requirements of
valves ★ — ★ — ★ —
max(min) working pressure
working reliability ★ — ★ ★ — —
local resistance losses ★ — — — — ★
corrosion resistance ★ — — — — ★
manual operation ★ — ★ — — ★
structure requirements ★ — ★ — — ★
marks ★ ★ — — — ★
structure and size ★ ★ — — — ★
flow characteristic ★ — — ★ — —
nozzles heat and pressure resistance ★ — — — ★ —
heat and cold impact resistance ★ — — — ★ —
impact resistance ★ — — — — ★
discharge feature ★ — — — ★ —
marks ★ ★ — — ★ —
selector strength requirement ★ ★ — ★ — —
valves seal ★ ★ — — ★ —
working reliability ★ — ★ ★ — —
local resistance losses ★ — ★ — — ★
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manual operation ★ — ★ — — ★
Table 4 (Continued)

items
marks ★ ★ — ★ — —
strength ★ ★ — ★ — —
forward seal ★ ★ — — ★ —
check valve
backward seal ★ ★ — ★ — —
working reliability ★ — ★ — ★ —
opening pressure ★ — ★ — — ★
local resistance losses ★ — ★ — — ★
manifold strength ★ ★ — ★ — —
seal ★ ★ — — ★ —
auto-exhaust valves ★ — —★ ★ — —
strength ★ ★ — ★ — —
connection seal ★ ★ — — ★ —
pipe hot air aging resistance
★ — — — — ★
of nonmetal pipes
lower temperture test
★ — — — — ★
of nonmetal pipes
safety discharge pressure ★ — ★ ★ — —
relief corrosion resistance ★ — — — — ★
device thermal cycle resistance ★ — ★ — ★ —
drive
mechanis According the GA61 requirement
m
power supply ★ — ★ — ★ —
alarm ★ ★ — ★ — —
control
control ★ ★ — ★ — —
panels
other function According the GA61 requirement
marks ★ ★ — — — ★
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Table 4 (Continued)
Type Ex-factory disqualification

Name of parts items
inspection Com Sam A B C
alarm ★ ★ — — ★ —
high-and-low thermal
★ — — — — ★
Weighting resistance
units overload ★ — ★ — — ★
marks ★ ★ — — — ★
basic properties ★ ★ — ★ — —
standard plates ★ ★ — — ★ —
Leak strength and seal ★ — ★ — ★ —

detecting Pressure shake resistance ★ — — — — ★
devices displays thermal cyclic leakage ★ — — — ★ —
alternative load resistance ★ — ★ — — ★
alarm ★ — ★ — ★ —
alarm ★ — ★ — ★ —
Liquid
high-and-low thermal
level ★ — — — — ★
resistance
measure
devices
marks ★ ★ — — — ★
motion pressure ★ ★ — — ★ —
working reliability ★ - ★ ★ — —
strength ★ ★ — — ★ —
signal feedback seal ★ ★ — — — ★

devices voltage withstanding ★ — ★ — — ★
insulation ★ — ★ — — ★
contact resistance ★ — ★ — — ★
marks ★ ★ — — — ★
strength ★ ★ — — ★ —
pressure reducers
seal ★ ★ — — ★ —
pressure reduce ★ — ★ ★ — —
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marks ★ ★ — — — ★
Table 4 (Continued)

items
installation requirements ★ ★ — ★ — —
materials ★ ★ — — ★ —
Low working pressure ★ ★ — ★ — —

venting motion ★ ★ — — ★ —
high close strength ★ — ★ — ★ —
valve seal ★ ★ — — — ★
working reliability ★ - ★ ★ — —
marks ★ ★ — — — ★
materials ★ — ★ — ★ —
pipes and strength ★ ★ — ★ — —
fittings seal ★ ★ — — ★ —
local resistance losses ★ — — — — ★
marks ★ ★ — — — ★
hooks and materials ★ — ★ — ★ —
brackets load capacity ★ — ★ — ★ —
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8 Operating instructions
Operating instructions shall comply with GB 9969.1 with least contents as follows:
a) Brief introduction of the system (work principle mainly)
b) Systems safe use warning, Inert gas system should be at least introduction like that
"extinguish agent storage cylinders pressure is MPa, when the system action, the nozzle
will release high-pressure gas may cause damage to nearby people or objects, "and so on. For
HFC227ea and HFC23 suppression system should be at least introduction like that "the
system filled suppression agent would decomposition of a certain amount of hydrogen
fluoride Gases when the system action, high concentration of hydrogen fluoride gas could
cause injury to people ".
c) Primary parameters of the system;
d) Sketch map;
e) Operation procedures;
f) Items of the parts, such as name, type-specification, primary parameters,
instructions for installation and maintenance, items need to be pay attention to, etc.
g) Fill procedure of the extinguishing agents;
h) After service;
i) Name, address, zip code and telephone of the product unit.
9 extinguish agent filling
Filling of Inert gas suppression agents should be authorized by state and qualified gas
filling units. Gas filling production units should kept filling record at least until the next
filling.
HFC227ea, HFC23 extinguisher gas filling should be filled by a professional Gas filling
company, Gas system production units should be kept records at least until the next filling..
If the gas system manufacturer filling the gas by themselves, should be establish
appropriate operating procedures and inspection procedures, in addition to preservation filling
record. they also need drawn suppression agent from this amount of suppression agents to
keeps the type to seal, the preservation of filling records and suppression agents sealed type at
least until the next Filling.
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Annex A
(Informative)
Component model methodology
The model methodology of gas suppression system, consisted by the system category code, components,
code, the main parameters and the manufacturer definition themselves, four sectors
The main parameters divided into the first and second sub-primary parameters.
System model in the category code, see 4.4.1.
Component code and the main parameters in Table A.1
Example: QMP70/4.2 stand for the storage pressure is 4.2 MPa, the volume of suppression agent cylinders
is .70 L
Table A.1 Main parameters of the main parameters and the main parameters of component code
Main specification 1 Main specification 2
Part name Part code
Name Unit Name Unit
cylinders MP volume L storage pressure MPa
drive gas cylinders QP volume L storage pressure MPa
nominal working
vessel R volume L MPa
pressure
nominal working
cylinder valve RF nominal diameter mm MPa
pressure
inlet nominal
Total flooding nozzle PT nozzle code － mm
diameter
local application inlet nominal
PTJ nozzle code － mm
nozzle diameter
nominal working
selector valve XZ nominal diameter mm MPa
pressure
check valve for main nominal working
YD nominal diameter mm MPa
cylinder pressure
check valve for drive nominal working
QD nominal diameter mm MPa
gas cylinder pressure
nominal working
manifold JG nominal diameter mm MPa
pressure
nominal working
connection pipe RG nominal diameter mm MPa
pressure
safety relieve device AX discharge pressure MPa
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Table A.1 (continued)
Part Main specification 1 Main specification 2

Part name
code Name Unit Name Unit
Pneumatic QQ Driving force N
Electromagnetism DQ Driving force N

drive
device explosive YQ Driving force N
mechanical JQ Driving force N
gas type RQ Gas production L

Maximum
weighting CZ kg
weighing quality
gas leak Liquid level Maximum height
YW mm
detection measure devices measurement
device Pressure displays Maximum
YJ measured MPa
pressure
nominal working
signal feedback device XF motion pressure MPa MPa
pressure
orifice JYB Orifice diameter mm nominal diameter mm
pressure
reducer Pressure relief
JYF inlet pressure MPa outlet pressure MPa
valve
nominal working
low vent high closed valve DG closed pressure MPa MPa
pressure
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Annex B
(Informative)
Suppression Concentration of extinguishing class B heptanes fire and the Class A surface fire of wood crib
Suppression Concentration of various types of suppression agent extinguishing class B heptanes fire and
the Class A surface fire of wood crib shown in Table B.1.
Table B.1 Suppression Concentration of various types of suppression agent extinguishing class B heptanes
fire and the Class A surface fire of wood crib
Class B heptanes fire Class A surface of wood crib Vapor specific volume
fire m3/kg
Extinguishing minimum Extinguishing minimum

concentration design concentration design
+20 ℃
Extinguishing % concentration % concentration
agent name % %
HFC-227ea 6.6 8.6 5.8 7.5 0.1373
HFC-23 12 15.6 15 19.5 0.3409
IG-01 37.5 48.8 29.2 38.0 0.6023
IG-100 33.6 43.7 31.0 40.3 0.8583
IG-55 32.3 42.0 29.1 37.8 0.7081
IG-541 33.8 43.9 28.1 36.5 0.7058
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Annex C
(Informative)
the experiment methods of define the Suppression Concentration of extinguishing class B heptanes fire and
the Class A surface fire of wood crib
C.1 test space
Test space volume no less than 100 m3, length, width no less than 4 m, height about 3.5 m ~ 4 m. if test
space set pressure relief port , the installation position should be located at 3 / 4 height space above or at the
top.
C.2 Measurement Parameters
C.2.1 Measurement of oxygen concentration
Measurement of oxygen concentration test space position shown in Figure C.1. Oxygen concentration
measurement device resolution no less than 0.1% (by volume), should be able to continuously collection
and recording the oxygen concentration within the test space. Accuracy of measuring equipment should not
be affect by the combustion products. The using the range for test is 17% ~ 21% (by volume). The
frequency of data storage at least 4 Hz.
C.2.2 nozzle pressure measurement
Pressure sensor should be used to monitor nozzle pressure, the sensor accuracy no less than 0.5%, the
distance between the pressure sensor and the nozzle does not exceed 1 m.
C.2.3 test space temperature measurement
Temperature measuring point position of the test space shown in Figure C.1, Time constant of the
thermometer no less than 1 s, number of channels should take 3, Measurement should using a
continuous value,
Measuring range: 0 ℃ ~ +1 200 ℃.
Using the 1 mm K-type thermocouple (Ni-CrNi)
C.2.4 temperature measurements near the nozzle
For the liquid suppression agent, the vent temperature should be recorded.
C.3 suppression system using for tests
Fire system designed by manufacturer.
Cylinders should be in +20℃ ± 2 ℃ temperature for 16 h or more.
System release time of suppression agent should meet the following requirements:
For the liquid suppression agent, liquid and gas-liquid two-phase discharge time should be 8 s ~ 10 s;
For non-liquid suppression agent, discharge time should be 50 s ~ 60 s, could be using the installed control
device in the position near the nozzle cut off suppression agent discharging;
In experiment, the release of suppression agent should not affect test fire combustion.
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C.4 conditions to determine the extinguish concentration

For Class A wood crib fire, Suppression system shall be extinguishing the fire within 60 s when
discharging, after the discharge about10 min, wood crib should not resurgence.
For Class B heptanes, Suppression system shall be extinguishing the fire within 30 s when discharging
Extinguish concentration is the three consecutive successful extinguish concentration in test chamber.
C.5 Class B heptanes suppression test
C.5.1 Fuel requirements
Fuel used should be consistent with the requirements of 6.20.2.
C.5.2 Test Model and Layout
Oil pan is rectangle, square area is 0.25 m2 ± 0.02 m2, height is 100 mm, oil pan wall thickness is 6 mm.
Oil pan is fixed to the center of test space, the bottom from the ground 600 mm.
Figure C.1 The diagram of class A and class B fire fighting test arrangement
M1 ~ M3 - The sample point measuring the oxygen concentration in;
M4 ~ M6 - temperature measuring points;
a - length of test space;
b - width of test space;
H - height of test space;
h – the height of oil pan and crib from the ground.
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C.5.3 Test Procedure

Fill the oil pan with normal heptanes of 12.5L. Fill water into the bottom with a liquid surface of 50mm
to the upper edge. Start the oxygen concentration analyzer and temperature meter and allow them to
stabilize at the quiescent state. Ignite the oil pan to get a pre-combustion of 30s. Close all openings of the
test space and manual start the extinguishing system. Oxygen contents of the test space at the start time
shall be no less than 0.5% (volume ratio) of that of the normal air condition. Changes of the oxygen
concentration caused by the combustion products before the agents’ discharge shall be within 1.5%
(volume ratio).
C.5.4 Test record
Test shall be recorded as following:
a) oxygen concentration change at each oxygen measuring point;
b) temperature change at each temperature measuring point;
c) delay time and discharge time of the fire system; pressure before nozzles;
d) extinguishing time;
e) mass of the extinguishing agent released into the test space;
C.6 Class A wood crib fire tests
C.6.1 fuel requirements
Use spruce, fir or pine of relevant density as wood with a moisture content from
9% to 13%.
The wood crib is made of 4 layers. Each layer has 6 timbers with cross-sections area
of 40mm*40mm and lengths of (450±50)mm. Locate each layer staggered at an angle of 90°with another.
Locate the timbers to get square intervals among the layer, Finally, nail the timbers and layers to get the
wood crib.
Oil pan used here is same as that of test C.5.2.
C.6.2 Test Model and Layout
Location of the wood crib, oxygen concentration and temperature measuring points
are shown in figure C.1. Distance between the bottom of the wood crib and the ground
is 600mm.
Place the wood crib onto the steel test frame. Place the oil pan directly under the
wood crib, with a distance of 300mm away from the top of the oil pan to the bottom
of the wood crib. Structure of the test frame shall make the wood fully exposed.
C.6.3 Test Procedure

Ignite the wood crib outside the test space regardless of weather. Wind speed shall be
less than 3m/s. Anti-wind measurement can be taken if necessary. Interior space shall
be larger than 6 times of the test space if ignite the wood crib indoors.
Fill the oil pan with normal heptanes of 1.6L and ignite it to make the wood burn for
3min. Wood will burn for another 3min after the normal heptanes exhaust out. Total pre-combustion time
outside the test space is 6min±10s. Move the wood crib into the test space after pre-combustion. It takes
less than 15s to start the fire extinguishing system since the wood crib’s immigration. Close all openings of
the test space and manual start the extinguishing system.
Oxygen contents of the test space at the start time shall be no less than 0.5% (volume ratio) of that of the
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normal air condition. Changes of the oxygen concentration caused by the combustion products before the
agents’ discharge shall be within 1.5% (volume ratio).
The values get from compare with the cooling discharge specification.
Seal the test space for 10 minutes after discharge is over. Remove the wood crib from the test space after 10
minutes, Observe the wood cribs whether resurgence or not.
C.6.4 Test records
Test shall be recorded the following:
a) embers or recrudescence within the 10 minutes, Observing and recording the surface temperature and
embers of wood crib in Soaking time, Observing the state of the resurgence should adopt Infrared
Camera;
b) mass loss of the wood crib;
c) oxygen concentration change at each oxygen measuring point;
d) temperature change at each temperature measuring point;
e) delay time and discharge time of the fire system; pressure before nozzles;
f) extinguishing time;
g) mass of the extinguishing agent released into the test space;
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Annex D
(Normative)
System test procedures and the number of samples
D.1 Test Procedure
Test procedures shown in Figure D.1.
Figure D.1 System Test Procedure

d1 - the basic requirements (see 6.39.1);
d2 - system structure (see 6.39.1);
d3 - the appearance of signs (see 6.39.1);
d4 - system of quasi-working state (see 6.39.1);
d5 - start running test (see 6.39.2).
Note: The sequence of Figure D.1 with the test number in the rectangle and the number of samples
necessary for testing indicated by digital in the circle
D.2 number of samples

A set number of samples.
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Annex E
(Normative)
Cylinders and sample groups the number of test procedures
E.1 Test Procedure
Test procedures shown in Figure E.1.
Figure E.1 extinguisher cylinders test procedures

e1 - the appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
e2 - hydraulic strength test (see 6.3);
e3 – air-tightness test (see 6.4.2);
e5 - Thermal cycle leak test (see 6.13);
e6 - Cylinders dumped impact test group see (6.14);
e7 - siphon (see 5.2.9);
e8 - error spray protective device (see 5.2.10);
e9 - gas sampling requirements (see 5.2.11);
e10 - extinguish agent release time (see 5.2.12).
Note: The sequence of Figure E.1 with the test number in the rectangle and the number of samples
E.2 number of samples

Number of samples is three sets.
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Annex F
(Normative)
Driving gas cylinders testing procedures and the number of samples
F.1 Test Procedure
Test procedures shown in Figure F.1.
Figure F.1-driven gas cylinders test procedures

f1 - appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
f2 - hydraulic strength test (see 6.3);
f3 - tightness test (see 6.4.2);
f4 - vibration test (see 6.12.1);
f5 - Thermal cycle leak test (see 6.13);
f6 - anti-dumping impact (see 6.14);
f7 - error discharge protection devices (see 5.3.9).
Note: Figure F.1 The sequence with the test number in the rectangle and the number of samples necessary
for testing indicated by digital in the circle
F.2 number of samples

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Annex G
(Normative)
The number of test procedures and sample cylinders
G.1 Test Procedure
Test procedures shown in Figure G.1.
Figure G.1 vessel test procedure

g1 - appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
g2 - the cylinder of the design, manufacture, inspection (see 5.4.1);
g3 - nominal working pressure (see 5.4.2);
g4 - volume and diameter (see 5.4.3);
g5 - material (see 5.4.4).
Note: The sequence of Figure G.1 with the test number in the rectangle and the number of samples
necessary for testing indicated by digital in the circle.
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Annex H
(Normative)
Cylinder valve test procedures and the number of samples
H.1 Test Procedure
Test procedures shown in Figure H.1.
Figure H.1 cylinder valve test procedure

h1 - appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
h3 - tightness test (see 6.4.3);
h4 - Ultra-pressure test (see 6.5.2);
h5 - operational reliability test (see 6.6.1);
h6 - maximum and minimum working pressure action test (see 6.7);
h7 - loss of local resistance test (see 6.8);
h9 - Sulfur dioxide corrosion test (see 6.10);
h10 - Stress corrosion testing (see 6.11);
h11 - manual test (see 6.16).
Note: The sequence of Figure H.1 with the test number in the rectangle and the number of samples
H.2 number of samples

Number of samples is six.
Annex I
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(Normative)
The number of nozzles and sample test procedures
I.1 test procedures
Test procedures shown in Figure I.1.
Figure I.1 nozzle test procedure

i1 - appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
i2 - Salt mist test (see 6.9);
i3 - Sulfur dioxide corrosion test (see 6.10);
i4 - Stress corrosion testing (see 6.11);
i5 - Nozzle Flow characteristics (see 6.17);
i6 - nozzle heat and pressure test (see 6.18);
i7 - nozzle heat and cold shock resistance test (see 6.19);
i8 - all characteristics of submerged nozzle spray test (see 6.20);
i9 - nozzle impact resistance test (see 6.21);
i10 - the nozzle protective cap test (see 6.40).
Note: Figure I.1 The sequence with the test number in the rectangle and the number of samples necessary
I.2 number of samples

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Annex J
(Normative)
Select valves test procedures and the sample number
J.1 test procedures
Test procedures shown in Figure J.1.
Figure J.1 selector valve testing procedures

j1 - appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
j2 - strength test (see 6.3);
j3 - tightness test (see 6.4.3);
j4 - operational reliability test (see 6.6.1);
j5 - loss of local resistance test (see 6.8);
j6 - Salt mist test (see 6.9);
j7 - Sulfur dioxide corrosion test (see 6.10);
j8 - Stress corrosion testing (see 6.11);
j9 - manual test (see 6.16).
Note: Figure J.1 trial serial number in the box with the figures that the number of samples necessary for
testing, the figures indicated by the circle.
J.2 number of samples

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Annex K
(Normative)
Check valve test procedures and the number of samples
K.1 test procedures
Test procedures shown in Figure K.1.
Figure K. Check valve test procedure

k1 - appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
k2 - strength test (see 6.3);
k3 - positive leak test (see 6.4.3);
k4 - reverse leakage test (see 6.4.3);
k5 - operational reliability test (see 6.6.2);
k6 - loss of local resistance test (see 6.8);
k7 - Salt mist test (see 6.9);
k8 - Sulfur dioxide corrosion test (see 6.10);
k9 - Stress corrosion testing (see 6.11);
k10 - opening pressure test (see 6.22).
Note: Figure K.1 The sequence with the test number in the rectangle and the number of samples necessary
K.2 number of samples

Number of samples is five.
77
Annex L
(Normative)
Manifold test procedures and the number of samples
L.1 test procedures
Test procedures shown in Figure L.1.
Figure L.1 manifold test procedures

l1 - appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
l2 - strength test (see 6.3);
l3 - tightness test (see 6.4.5);
l4 - flow test (see 6.41).
Note: The sequence of Figure L.1 with the test number in the rectangle and the number of samples
L.2 number of samples

Number of samples is two.
78
Annex M
(Normative)
Connected pipe test procedures and the number of samples
M.1 test procedures
Test procedures shown in Figure M.1.
Figure M.1 Connecting pipe test procedures

m1 - the appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
m2 - strength test (see 6.3);
m3 - tightness test (see 6.4.5);
m4 - hot air aging test (see 6.24);
m5 - non-metallic connecting tube at low temperature (see 6.28).
Note: Figure M.1 The sequence of the test number in the box that the number of samples required for
testing with a digital representation of the circle.
M.2 number of samples

Number of samples is three.
79
Annex N
(Normative)
Safety relief devices and the number of samples testing procedures
N.1 test procedures
Test procedures shown in Figure N.1.
Figure N.1 safety relief device test procedure

n1 - appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
n2 - Action test safety relief device (see 6.15);
n3 - Salt mist test (see 6.9);
n4 - Sulfur dioxide corrosion test (see 6.10);
n5 - Stress corrosion testing (see 6.11)
n6 - Thermal cycle leak test (see 6.13).
Note: The test N.1 in the box serial number with that number of samples necessary for testing, the figures
indicated by the circle.
N.2 number of samples

Number of samples is five sets.
80
Annex P
(Normative)
Drive the number of test procedures and sample
Drive test procedures and the provisions of the sample volume GA61.
81
Annex Q
(Normative)
Control panel testing procedures and the number of samples
Q.1 test procedures
Test Procedure Figure Q.1.
Figure Q.1 Panel test procedure

q1 - appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
q2 - power test (see 6.27);
q3 - Alarm function test (see 6.29.1);
q4 - Control function test (see 6.29.1).
Note: Figure Q.1 The sequence of the test number in the box that the number of samples necessary for
Q.2 number of samples

82
Annex R
(Normative)
Weighing device testing procedures and the number of samples
R.1 test procedures
Test Procedure Figure R.1.
Figure R.1 weighing device test procedure

r1 - appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
r2 - Alarm function test (see 6.29.2);
r3 - high and low temperature test (see 6.30);
r4 - weighing device overload test (see 6.35);
r5 - Salt mist test (see 6.9);
r6 - Sulfur dioxide corrosion test (see 6.10).
Note: The sequence of Figure R.1 with the test number in the rectangle and the number of samples
R.2 number of samples

Number of samples is four.
83
Annex S
(Normative)
Pressure monitor testing procedures and the number of sample
S.1 test procedures
Test procedures shown in Figure S.1.
Figure S.1 pressure test procedure chart display

s1 - the appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
s2 - strength test (see 6.3);
s3 - tightness test (see 6.4.4);
s4 - Salt mist test (see 6.9);
s5 - Sulfur dioxide corrosion test (see 6.10);
s6 - Thermal cycle leak test (see 6.13);
s7 - vibration test (see 6.12.1);
s8 - basic performance test (see 6.32);
s9 - alarm function test (see 6.29.3);
s10 - alternating load test (see 6.33);
s11 - Ultra-pressure test (see 6.5).
Note: The sequence of Figure S.1 with the test number in the rectangle and the number of samples
S.2 number of samples

Number of samples is seven sets.
84
Annex T
(Normative)
Level measurement device test procedures and the number of sample
T.1 Test Procedure
Test Procedure Figure T.1.
Figure T.1 level measurement device test procedure

t1 - the appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
t2 - the alarm function test (see 6.29.4);
t3 - high and low temperature test (see 6.30);
t4 - Salt mist test (see 6.9);
t5 - Sulfur dioxide corrosion test (see 6.10).
Note: The sequence of Figure T.1 in the test number in the box that the number of samples required
for testing with a digital representation of the circle.
T.2 number of samples

85
Annex U
(Normative)
Signal feedback device testing procedures and the number of samples
U.1 test procedures
Test Procedure Figure U.1.
Figure U.1 signal feedback device test procedure

u1 - appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
u2 - strength test (see 6.3);
u3 - tightness test (see 6.4.2);
u4 - Salt mist test (see 6.9);
u5 - Sulfur dioxide corrosion test (see 6.10);
u6 - withstand voltage performance test (see 6.25);
u7 - insulation resistance test (see 6.26);
u8 - signal feedback device contact resistance test (see 6.34);
u9 - work the signal feedback device reliability test (see 6.36).
Note: Figure U.1 trial serial number in the box with the figures that the number of samples necessary
for testing, the figures indicated by the circle.
U.2 number of samples

Number of samples is four.
86
Annex V
(Normative)
pipeline, accessory testing procedures and the number of samples
V.1 test procedures
Test procedures shown in Figure V.1.
Figure V.1 pipeline, accessory test procedures

v1 - the appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
v2 - strength test (see 6.3);
v3 - tightness test (see 6.4.5);
v4 - loss of local resistance test (see 6.8).
Note: The sequence of Figure V.1 with the test number in the rectangle and the number of samples
V.2 number of samples

87
Annex W
(Normative)
Hook, bracket, the test procedures and number of sample
W.1 test procedures
Test Procedure Figure W.1.
Figure W.1 hook, support test procedure

w1 - appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
w2 - hook, bracket, bearing capacity test (see 6.37).
Note: The sequence of Figure W.1 the test number in the box that the number of samples necessary for
W.2 number of samples

88
Annex Y
(Normative)
Pressure reducer device test procedures and the number of samples
Y.1 test procedures
Test Procedure Figure Y.1.
Figure Y.1 pressure reducer device test procedure

y1 - the appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
y2 - strength test (see 6.3);
y3 - tightness test (see 6.4.2);
y4 - pressure reducer and characteristics test (see 6.38).
Note: The sequence of Figure Y.1 the test number in the box that the number of samples necessary for
Y.2 number of samples

89
Annex Z
(Normative)
low venting high close test procedures and the number of samples
Z.1 test procedures
Test Procedure Figure Z.1.
Figure Z.1low venting high close valve test procedure

z1 - appearance, the basic parameters, material inspection (see 6.2);
z2 - strength test (see 6.3);
z3 - tightness test (see 6.4.2);
z4 - operational reliability test (see 6.6.4);
z5 - low discharge valve sealing off the high pressure test (see 6.23).
Note: The sequence of Figure Z.1 test box in the figures, said the number of samples required for
testing with a digital representation of the circle.
Z.2 number of samples

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GB25972-2005 Gas suppression system and components

Gas suppression systems and components

GB 150 steel pressure vessels

3 Terms and definitions

3.7 Minimum working pressure

4 Method of naming type

5.1.1.2 Fill density and fill pressure

2.5 4.2 2.0 -

4.2 6.7a 3.6 -

4.2 5.3b 3.6 -

HFC-23 4.2 13.7 - 1.4

15.0 17.2 14.0 -

15.0 17.2 13.6 -

IG55 15.0 17.2 14.0 -

a mean the fill density is 1120 kg/m3；

5.1.1.3 System’s discharge time

5.1.2 System composition

5.1.5 Start-up operation requirement

5.2 Cylinders of fire extinguishing system

5.2.1 Cylinders of fire extinguishing system organize

5.3 driver gas cylinders

5.5 Cylinder valves

among the seal parts shall be no more than 20 per minute.

5.5.10 corrosion-resistance performance

1.5 1.19 9.5 7.54

2.5 1.98 11 8.73

3.5 2.78 13 10.32

4.5 3.57 15 11.91

5.5 4.37 18 14.29

6.5 5.16 22 17.46

7.5 5.95 32 25.40

8.5 6.75 64 50.80

5.6.4 Flow characteristic

5.6.5 Heat and impact resistance requirement

nozzles after test shall satisfy the requirements of 5.6.6.

5.7 Selector valves

5.8 Check valves

Test temperature is 140℃ and test time is 240h.

5.11 safety relief devices

5.12 Drive mechanism

The power supply should meet the requirements as below.

5.13.4 Other Performance

5.14 Leak detecting devices

marked obviously and permanently on the units.

5.14.2 Pressure displays

5.14.2.4 Environmental adaptability

5.14.3 Liquid level measure devices

5.14.3.1 Alarm function

5.15 signal feedback devices

5.15.3 work reliable requirements

than 0.5Ω after action test and corrosion test.

5.16 pressure reducers

5.17 Low venting high close valve

5.18 Pipes and fittings

6.6.2 Tests for check valves

6.6.3 Tests for drivers

6.6.3 Tests for low vent high close valve

6.6 operational tests under the maximum (minimum) working pressure

µ ——east-west viscosity of water (Pa·s)

Figure 1a) Equivalent to the length of test equipment

Figure 1b) Equivalent to the length of test equipment

pressure displays according the methods of 6.32.2 and 6.4.4.

Figure 2 toppling impact test

Figure 4 heat and pressure resistance test instrument