AMITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

BUILDING SYSTEM INTEGRATION AND MANAGEMENT

ARCH365

Presented by-
Sem-V Aastha Shrivastava
Section-A Ahal Fatima
B. Arch 2019-24 Sejal Gupta
ASAP, Noida Falak Shams
Pankhuri
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GAS SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

A Gas Suppression system is a waterless fire suppressant that functions by releasing a gas, or mixture of gases, into the air
with the aim of extinguishing and/or preventing the fire spread within a building.

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 INTRODUCTION
 A fire suppression system is an engineered group of units that are built to extinguish fires through the application of
a substance. Most commonly, a fire suppression system has built-in components that detect fires at the beginning
stages through heat, smoke, and other warning signals.

 The majority of fire suppression systems will automatically release the application of an external substance to
extinguish the fire after the detection and/or alert. However, some fire suppression systems have a manual
application release.

 The two common methods of gaseous fire suppression are:

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

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

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 NEED OF GAS SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

In contrast to a sprinkler system, a gas extinguishing system is designed to

extinguish and not only suppress fire. Gas extinguishing systems are used when
water, foam or powder extinguishing systems are not effective or if extinguishing
with the above-mentioned extinguishing agents could cause significant damage.
Gas extinguishing systems are the "cleanest" extinguishing systems. Extinguishing
gases have no influence on conventional electrical systems such as servers, etc. A
range of different extinguishing gases can be used for the extinguishing system.
The specific properties of the different extinguishing gases also define their area of
use. ACCURO has already designed, hydraulically calculated and constructed a
large number of gas extinguishing systems.
Identify the Hazards
 Scrap, waste materials, dust, trash
• When these items are allowed to accumulate, the risk of fire
is increased.
• Under the right conditions, the buildup of dust from wood,
plastic, or certain metal operations can lead to a fire or
explosion.

 Combustible materials
• Ordinary combustible materials, like paper, cardboard,
wood, and products made from these materials can present
a fire hazard when they are allowed to accumulate or are
stored improperly.
• Foam or plastic cups, utensils, materials close to heat
sources burn rapidly and give off dense, toxic, black
smoke.
Identify the Hazards

 Flammable materials
• The unsafe use, storage, dispensing, or disposal of flammable materials can be a prime source of fires and
explosions.
• Read labels of all spray cans to identify those with flammable gas-propellants.
o Butane and propane are the most common and should never be exposed to heat or flames.

 Electrical issues
• Extension cords and multiple plug adapters may only be used for temporary operations.
• Overloaded circuits, damaged wiring, and defective switches and outlets can all lead to electrical fires.
• Placing space heaters near, or in contact with, combustible materials poses a fire hazard.
Identify the Hazards
 Electrical issues
• Small portable fans can pose a fire hazard if they are placed near combustible
materials, or where the blades of the fan can easily catch items.
• Damaged wiring on portable fans, and mounting portable fans in walls also increase
your fire risk.

 Hot work
• Any operation involving heated materials or open flames can present a fire hazard.
• Hot work procedures have been developed and are part of this program.

 Machines and equipment

• Machines that are not lubricated properly can overheat and start a fire.
• Electrical problems and equipment defects can lead to a fire.
Identify the Hazards

• Careless Smoking
• Smoking is prohibited in facilities owned or leased by the university.
• Some exceptions are made for certain residential facilities.
• Outdoors, discarded smoking materials carelessly tossed in waste containers or into
landscaping can easily start a fire.

• Renovations and maintenance

• Renovation or maintenance projects that do not meet the requirements of the Virginia building or
fire codes can result in improper egress, construction methods or materials, electrical hazards, and
so on.
APPLICATIONS OF GAS SUPRESSION SYSTEMS
 Water damage is an unfavorable factor for the electrical room, mechanical room
or electronic communication room among the places protected by automatic fire
extinguishing system.

o IT systems and computer rooms

o Archive rooms, document safes
o Emergency call centres, flight navigation and control towers, mobile
phone transmitter stations, internet service provider centres,
television, radio and control rooms, microwave substations.
o Art galleries, libraries, film projector rooms, museums
o Medical sector: imaging systems, operating rooms, mobile stations
o Industrial facilities such as laboratories, control rooms, offshore
drilling platforms, robotic equipment
o Emergency power generators, battery compartments, low-voltage
compartments, cable compartments, etc.
o Flight simulators, ships, military vehicles
ARGONITE GAS SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
INTRODUCTION

 Argonite is a composite gas that consists of 50% Nitrogen

and 50% Argon. The gas is mixed and stored under pressure.
The composite is completely inactive and is not involved in
the burning process.

 In consequence, extinguishing the fire does not pose any

risk of producing toxic fission products. The gas simply
reduces the oxygen level from 20.9% down to 12.5% thus
quenching the fire.

 Both nitrogen and argon work as oxygen-displacing

elements.Argon is mainly added to achieve a specific gravity
(almost) equal to that of ordinary air

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ARGONITE SYSTEM 12
WORKING
 When any fire incident happens then the Fire/Smoke detectors will be activated. These detectors gives signal to the Fire Alarm Panel.
 The Fire Alarm Panel activates the Hooter and Stops the HVAC unit.
 Also the Fire Alarm Panel sends an Argonite Release command (CMD) to the Argonite System. Here in the animation we considered
four Zones. Zone means areas or locations or rooms. Say if fire/smoke detectors are activated in Zone 4 then the Fire Panel sends
Command 4. So Fire Alarm Panel can send Commands from CMD 1 to CMD 4 depending on the fire/smoke detectors activation in
respective zone.
 Now Argonite System receives the Argonite Release command from Fire Alarm Panel. Argonite system wait for some time to release
the argonite cylinders. Typically the time will be from 30 seconds to 60 seconds.
 Say sometimes we often receives False Fire/Smoke detectors alarm, in that case we have to Inhibit the Argonite Release command.
Inhibit means Stop the action. Inhibit Push buttons generally installed nearer to Argonite system or respective Zones. Inhibit Push
buttons are provided on the Argonite Panel also as shown in animation.
 Say Inhibit not given and after the time time delay, Argonite system activates the Solenoid Valve on the Master cylinder. The Master
cylinder gas will be released and it has two paths to go. one is main discharge line and second will go to next slave cylinder.
 The Master cylinder pressure activates the Slave cylinder. Now slave cylinder also released. Similarly the Slave cylinder may also have
two paths to go. one is main discharge line and second will be go to next slave cylinder. (Here in animation only one slave cylinder
operation shown).

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WORKING
 Like this concept, we can release many cylinders which are connected in series by activating one master cylinder.
 Also as we discussed, we have Four zones or Fours areas. so we have to release the gas to the fire effected zone only. so an ON/OFF
valve will be provided in the Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4 Discharge pipe lines (not shown in animation). Whenever we receive the
command from Fire Alarm Panel then immediately the respective zone ON/OFF valve will be Opened immediately. Remaining valves
will be in closed state. Say Command 4 is received then Zone 4 valve will be activated.
 Note: Generally we use more than one master cylinder either to speed up the operation or to divide the number of cylinders quantity to
specific zones
 A Manual valve or Release cutter pin will be provided on all Master cylinders. In case of auto failure, we can use this manual valve to
release the master cylinder. Once master cylinder releases, it activates remaining slave cylinders.
 Emergency push buttons are also installed nearer to Argonite system or Respective zones. we can activate the argonite system by using
these push buttons also. Emergency Push buttons are provided on the Argonite Panel also as shown in animation.
 Pressure Switches are installed in the main discharge line or specific zones also. Argonite Gas Release Indication will be taken from
these Pressure Switches

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Benefits of the Argonite System:

 Fast acting and effective against nearly all fire hazards

 Environmentally neutral – zero ODP, zero GWP
 No post-fire residues or damage to protected equipment
 Electrically non-conductive
 Safe for occupied areas
 Automatic or manual release
 Total flooding or modular design
 Minimum downtime after a fire

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TYPES OF GAS BASED FLOODING
SYSTEMS 

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AEROSOL BASED FLOODING SYSTEMS

Environmental protection agencies banned halon in the 1990's,

creating a need for alternatives. Alternatives to halon must
extinguish most types of fires, while remaining safe for people
and equipment. Since halon was banned, several fire suppression
agents and technologies have emerged. In this post, we will
explore one of these halon replacements: aerosol fire suppression
systems.

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 WORKING
 Aerosol fire suppression uses a combination of micro-particles and gaseous matter to flood the protected area. The particles are in a vapor
state until discharged from the device. On release, a chain reaction produces solid particles and gaseous matter to suppress the fire.
 To suppress a fire, the suppression agent must break the fire tetrahedron. That means that suppression chemicals must reduce the fuel,
remove oxygen, remove heat, or hinder a chain reaction. As long as there is enough heat, fuel, and oxygen present, a fire will keep
burning. Aerosol fire suppression systems work by removing heat:
 Aerosol systems release large microparticles that surround the flame On contact, the particles cool the flame and absorb heat to suppress
the fire
 Aerosol fire suppression systems can also work by disrupting a chain reaction:
o Aerosol particles containing potassium nitrate can act as oxidizers
o These particles bind with the free radicals that sustain the fire’s combustion to produce by-product molecules, such as
potassium hydroxide and water.
o This disrupts the combustion process until the fire is out.

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LIMITATIONS

Aerosol fire suppression systems should not be used in

occupied spaces, because aerosols can be dangerous if
inhaled. Similarly, aerosols create visual impairment,
which can complicate evacuation. There have been two
tragic incidents from false discharges of aerosol systems
in a bank vault, which killed eight and injured seven,
and on a fishing vessel, which led to one death .

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FM200 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

 FM 200 is a waterless fire suppression system that can be

used as an alternative to Halon 1301.
 FM 200 also provides an environmentally safe, non-toxic
product that requires no clean-up, and can be used in rooms
that have anything from computer servers to art and history
collections.
 An FM-200 system can provide an effective fire
extinguishing medium with modular hardware that requires
minimal space for installation and a most effective means of
fire suppression.
 Operation can be done automatically or manually. Gas
discharged from master cylinder will actuate the slave
cylinders. Then the gas is routed through the pipe network
and discharge through nozzle into the protected compartment.

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Features & Benefits

 Colorless, odorless, liquefied compressed gas

 Stored as a liquid
 Electrically non-conductive
 Discharges as a gaseous vapor (due to its relatively low boiling point)
 Zero ozone depleting potential
 Included on the U.S. EPA Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP) rules
 Requires minimal storage
 Safe for people

Extinguishing MethodFM-200 Clean Agent Nozzle Discharge

FM-200 extinguishes a fire primarily through Heat Absorption that occurs as the agent changes
from a liquid to a vapor during discharge. In addition, FM-200 also disrupts the combustion
reaction which aids in the extinguishment of a fire. FM-200 does not use the depletion of oxygen
to extinguish a fire.

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APPLICATIONS

 Server rooms
 Data centers
 Telecom equipment rooms
 Electrical equipment rooms
 Control rooms
 Records and archive storage
 Medical imaging equipment
 Flammable liquid storage
 Clean rooms
 Robotic equipment
 Electric utility facilities
 Media storage
 Art/artifact/historical collections

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CO2 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

 CO2 systems are the preferred choice as an extinguishant for a

multitude of critical facilities. Fast, efficient and adaptable to a wide
range of hazards, the discharge of carbon dioxide [a low-cost clean
agent] is non-damaging to property and electrically non-conductive.
 Multi-Hazard Protection can be designed to provide automatic,
simultaneous discharge for a variety of hazards and configurations.
 Operation can be done automatically or manually. Gas discharged
from master cylinder will actuate the slave cylinders. Then the gas is
routed through the pipe network and discharge through nozzle into
the protected compartment.

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 WORKING
A fire needs oxygen, fuel, and heat to continue to burn. By eliminating one of these
three elements, a fire can be suppressed or extinguished. While some suppression
agents reduce the heat of the fire, a CO2 fire suppression system eliminates the
oxygen to suppress the fire. When the suppression system detects smoke or fire, it
then releases the CO2 agent into the space it is protecting. The CO2 level in the space
quickly increases as the oxygen level quickly drops causing the fire to be suppressed
or extinguished.

CO2 is a colorless, odorless, and electrically non-conductive gas that leaves no

residue behind. This means any sensitive equipment that is in the protected space is
not damaged by the CO2, which reduces downtime and costs. Once the CO2 has
dispersed to safe levels from the protected space, personnel can access any damage
from the fire or smoke and quickly get back to work with no cleanup needed.

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 IS A CO2 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM DANGEROUS?

At 7.5% concentration, CO2 can cause asphyxiation to

humans. Most CO2 fire suppression systems are designed to
have 34% CO2 concentrations for a total flood of the protected
space. Due to the obvious dangers of CO2, the CO2 fire
suppression systems are required to have certain life safety
devices to protect personnel around or near the protected
spaces. One of the life safety devices is a pneumatic siren that
warns people around the area that the CO2 will be discharging
from the suppression system. It is important to properly train
all personnel on the dangers of the CO2 fire suppression
system and how to evacuate safely if the system is preparing to
dump the CO2 to suppress the fire.

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TYPES OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM
BASED ON SPACE
BASIC SYSTEM: FOR
LARGE SCALE
This system is mainly applied for
protection of large compartment and
multiple partitions

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PACKAGE SYSTEM:
FOR SMALL SCALE
This system is mainly applied for
protection of a small section, like a
server room and an electric space, etc.
Each package of this system has a
built-in extinguishing agent and a
control unit.

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PACKAGE SYSTEM: FOR SMALL SCALE

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 EXTINGUSHING AGENT
 Carbon dioxide (CO2)
o Carbon dioxide is primarily suitable for fighting fire classes B and C.
o Carbon dioxide is primarily used as an extinguishing agent in electrical and electronic systems because, unlike all
water-based extinguishing agents and the majority of powders, it is not electrically conductive. When designing the
systems, attention must be paid to the fact that carbon dioxide is a respiratory poison.

 Oxygen-displacing extinguishing gases - inert gases and carbon dioxide (CO2)

o The extinguishing effect of inert gases such as argon, nitrogen and carbon dioxide (in principle, this is not an inert gas
and is therefore unsuitable for class D fires) is achieved through the displacement of atmospheric oxygen. This is
known as the smothering effect and occurs if the necessary specific limit value for combustion is fallen short of

 Argon - IG-01
o Argon is an inert gas obtained from the ambient air that is stored as an extinguishing agent for stationary fire
extinguishing systems as a compressed gas in high-pressure steel cylinders. The maximum operating pressure is
currently 300 bar. Argon is not poisonous.

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EXTINGUSHING AGENT
 Nitrogen - IG-100
o Nitrogen is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that is makes up 78.1% of the earth's atmosphere. Its density in
relation to air is 0.967:1. As an extinguishing agent for fire extinguishing systems, nitrogen is stored as a compressed
gas in high-pressure steel cylindersNitrogen is not poisonous. However, here too when forming the necessary
extinguishing concentration particularly in the event of a fire, risks may arise from the combustion gases and lack of
oxygen.

 Chemically-acting extinguishing gases

o After the Montreal Protocol ruled that the remaining Halons 1211 (bromochlorodifluoromethane) and 1301
(bromotrifluoromethane) were to be taken off the market, several companies found new fire-extinguishing gases
which are non-problematic with regard to their ozone depletion potential (ODP). The extinguishing effect is caused
through a disruption of the combustion process (interruption of the chain reaction).

 Inergen - IG-541
o Inergen is the brand name for a mixture of 52% nitrogen, 40% argon and 8% carbon dioxide. The advantage of this
mixture is the unique character of carbon dioxide (CO2). In the event of a lack of oxygen, it accelerates respiration so
that the person in the room continues to have an oxygen supply.

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EXTINGUSHING AGENT
 Argonite - IG-55
o Argonite is a mixture of 50% nitrogen and 50% argon. The mixture of argon which is relatively dense compared to air, with the
less-dense nitrogen leads to an optimal mixing throughout the extinguishing area. The use of this is mainly only effective in
abnormally high rooms.

 Novec 1230 (Keton)

o The extinguishing agent Novec 1230 (ISO-certification FK-5-1-12) is a colourless, almost odourless liquid which is contained
in carbon, fluoride and oxygen molecules (chemical formula CF3CF2C(O)CF(CF3)2). The extinguishing effect of Novec 1230
in fire extinguishing systems is due to a homogeneous inhibition (disruption of the combustion chain reaction). With a global
warming potential (CO2 equivalent) of 1, it has the lowest value of all currently approved chemical extinguishing agents and
disintegrates within a few days under solar radiation.

 FM 200 (HFC227ea)
o FM-200 is the brand name from the company Great Lakes for 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane, also known as HFC-227ea.
FM-200 belongs to the class of fluorinated hydrocarbons (HFCs) which are exclusively made up of carbon, fluoride and
hydrogen atoms. The effect consists of cooling the flame and disrupting the chemical reaction of the combustion process. It is a
clean, gaseous substance without particles or oily residue.

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 HFC-125
o HFC-125 is a colorless, odorless and non-conductive gas. It extinguishes fires like the other chemical extinguishing
gases by absorbing heat. HFC-125 is physically the same as Halon 1301, but an ozone non-depleting gas.

 FE-13
o FE-13 is a high pressure extinguishing agent manufactured by DuPont. This extinguishing gas also works by absorbing
heat. Due to its high vapor pressure, FE-13 does not require any additional gas propellant (nitrogen) in filling the
extinguishing gas cylinder.
o FE-13 is ideally suited for the protection of goods in cooled rooms and for rooms up to 7.5 m high. The NOAEL range
for this extinguishing agent is 50%, there is currently no extinguishing agent on the market with such a high safety factor
in case people are present in the room during discharge.

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BEINECKE RARE
BOOK &
MANUSCRIPT
LIBRARY Country United States
Type Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Established 1963
Architect Gordon Bunshaft
Location New Haven, Connecticut
INTRODUCTION

• Yale has one of the largest libraries in the world devoted to rare books and
manuscripts.
• By 1958, the library owned more than 130,000 rare volumes and many more
manuscripts.
•  The amassed collection proved too large for Sterling's reading room, and
the reading room unsuited to their preservation. Having already given
significant collections to Yale, Edwin and Frederick W. Beinecke—as well
as Johanna Weigle, widow of their brother Walter—gave funds to build a
dedicated rare books library building.
•  When the Beinecke Library opened on October 14, 1963, it became the
home of the volumes from Rare Book Room, and three special collections:
the Collection of American Literature, the Collection of Western Americana,
and the Collection of German Literature. Shortly afterward, they were
joined by the James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection.
• Now, the collection spans through to the present day, including such modern
works as limited-edition poetry and artists' books. The library also contains
thousands of linear feet of archival material, ranging from
ancient papyri and medieval manuscripts to the archived personal papers of
The entry level is flooded with indirect daylight
modern writers.
PROTECTION

• Protecting its valuable collection requires fire protection, but also

demands a unique kind of fire suppression since conventional agents like
water can damage its precious treasures.
 The library chose the Ansul Inergen Clean Agent Fire Suppression
System. The system’s discharge is soft enough that it won’t affect the
library's collection, and the agent flows over long distances, providing
flexibility in locating the storage cylinders.
 Additionally, the discharge is environmentally friendly and
nonhazardous, providing multiple levels of protection for the library, its
employees, and visitors.

Fire Suppression System

SAFETY HAZARDS
• Protecting its valuable collection requires fire protection, but also demands a
unique kind of fire suppression since conventional agents like water can damage
its precious treasures.
 The library chose the Ansul Inergen Clean Agent Fire Suppression System. The
system’s discharge is soft enough that it won’t affect the library's collection, and
the agent flows over long distances, providing flexibility in locating the storage
cylinders.
 Additionally, the discharge is environmentally friendly and nonhazardous,
providing multiple levels of protection for the library, its employees, and visitors.
 The glass-enclosed central stacks (not accessible to the public) can be flooded
with a mix of Halon 1301 and Inergen fire suppressant gas if fire detectors are
triggered. A previous system using carbon dioxide was removed for personnel
safety reasons
• From the Beinecke’s opening in 1963, the library's fire protection plan used a
Cardox system that would flood the stacks with CO2, which does not leave
damaging residue on books and is still found among other chemicals in foam-
based fire extinguishers. 
A glass tower displays and protects the rare books
SAFETY HAZARDS
• Like other "clean agents," which extinguish fire without leaving residue or water
damage, CO2 prevents the reacting gas – oxygen in this case – from reaching a
temperature high enough to incubate a fire. In the process, it dilutes the oxygen in
the environment to a level that can pose health risks to humans, though not
enough to kill them, according to a U.S. Environmental Protection

• The Beinecke rewired the system again in its roughly $73 million renovation in
2016. In the case of a fire, the library now floods the stacks with a
greener chemical, ECARO-25. Extensive toxicity testing has proved that the gas
is safe to use for humans, according to an EPA report.

• Clean agentslike these are widespread and are also employed to protect
computers, among other things, as the gases can reach tiny computer parts where
electrical sparks could begin a fire.

• INERGEN agent suppresses the fire but doesn’t deplete the amount of oxygen
people require to remain safe and healthy. This is vital in cases where immediate
evacuation may not be possible. In fact, people exposed to INERGEN agent in
extinguishing concentrations receive the same amount of oxygen to the brain as
they do in an ordinary atmosphere.
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RARE BOOK
ZONE

ELECTRICAL
ROOM

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THE ULTIMATE FIRE SUPPRESSION SOLUTION

• INERGEN agent suppresses the fire but doesn’t deplete the amount of oxygen people require to remain safe and healthy. This is vital in
cases where immediate evacuation may not be possible. In fact, people exposed to INERGEN agent in extinguishing concentrations
receive the same amount of oxygen to the brain as they do in an ordinary atmosphere.
 INERGEN agent is non-synthetic and composed of gases people breathe: nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide. Once discharged, it simply
returns to the atmosphere in its natural state. The production of Halon 1301 was banned in 1993 due to its negative effects on the ozone
layer. INERGEN agent poses no ozone depletion or global warming potential and is warranted to comply with future environmental
standards.
 Even before a fire reaches the flame stage, INERGEN systems can detect and suppress it. This state-of-the-art detection and control
system combines exclusive AUTOPULSE microprocessor control panels with highly sensitive smoke, heat and flame detectors and
specialized agent distribution components. In case of fire, AUTOPULSE control panels also will sound alarms, close doors and shut
down equipment. The system provides automatic detection day and night in conjunction with manual pull stations.
 The ANSUL brand promises a full range of quality fire protection solutions – from automatic detection and suppression systems to a
complete line of wheeled and hand portable fire extinguishers and more.
 CASE STUDY: JAYA
SHOPPING
CENTRE
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
There are several types of system that are used
in Jaya Shopping Centre that benefits the users
during a fire emergency. The following list
shows the types of systems that are found in
the building:
• Fire alarm system
• sprinkler system
• Hose reel system
• Wet riser system
• Carbon dioxide fire suppression system
• fire extinguisher
Carbon dioxide fire suppression system
CO2 fire extinguishers are located at rooms where there are machines and many electrical devices such as the control room or high voltage electrical
rooms. Carbon dioxide is chosen as not only it is fast and efficient but adaptable to a wide range of hazards without damage and it is also low cost.

Components:
CO2 Cylinders
 System
operation
•This system consists of multiple tank of high-pressure
cylinders containing extinguishing agent connected to
discharge nozzles that are located at intervals on a network
pipe. When there is a fire detected within the protected space,
the extinguishing agent will be released from the cylinders and
discharged into the spaces via the interconnecting pipes and
will be discharged through the nozzle within 10 seconds.
•A heat and smoke detector controls the activation and the
deactivation of the system based on a knock system. The CO2
system is automatic and manually operated and the system is
designed based on a 30 seconds time delay. Automatic
detection is based on the means of one detector per zone and
manual operation is by the means of manual key switch.
•For the automatic activation, when the first detector detects
the smoke, the first alarm will ring and trip off the exhaust fan.
Then the second detector is activated, after zero seconds, CO2
gas will be discharged from the cylinders. All these monitored
back to the main fire alarm panel at the control room.
•The power supply of the sea or two system is taken from the
essential supply board. In case of a main power failure, there is
a standby battery provided.
•Add the entrance of the rooms with this system, there are
two lights, red and green, at the entrance that acts as
indicators. The green light will light up in normal operation and
the red light will light up when the gas is discharged.
Automatic operation
1. The alarm sensor of the protected area is triggered, the alarm located outside the room will be activated and sound Immediately.
2. On the fire control panel at the main control room, the indication will show the affected zone and a light will flash.
3. The light outside the room will change from normal operation green light to red alarm flashing light. The fire curtain wall will also drop.
4. When the second detector is activated the second alarm light will start to flash. The alarm signal is sent to the main fire alarm panel at
the control room.
5. After 30 seconds if the system is not deactivated or switched off, 24V DC signal is sent to the fire the CO2 cylinder quick release.
6. Once the CO2 two cylinder is fired , all the CO2 in the cylinder will be discharged in 10 seconds and fill the room with 50% of CO2
concentration.
7. The CO2 will remain in the room until the gas is exhausted or ventilated out.
8. Should there be any false alarm, the system can be isolated by the control panel switch to prevent any unnecessary discharge of CO2 gas.
Once the CO2 cylinder has been fired , it cannot be controlled anymore.

Manual operation
1. Should there be a power failure, the control unit, the system can automatically transfer to a standby battery power that is supplied by the
control unit. The system can stay online for 72 hours with the further 10 minutes whole alarm condition.
2. CO2 can be manually discharged when the manual pull station located outside the protected room is pulled, CO2 will be activated instantly.
3. The alarm bell will ring and the damper/ fan will shut down.
4. A signal will be transmitted to the main fire alarm panel to indicate the discharge of the CO2
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