Automatic CO2

Suppression System

HSE DEPARTMENT
A general overview
 A flooding system or suppression system is needed where human access is very
much limited and timely restriction of fire is the objective.
 Carbon dioxide is the fire extinguishing medium used in fire extinguishng flooding
system. It is an effective fire suppression agent applicable to a wide range of fire
hazards related to electrical system.
 It has a high rate of expansion which allows it to work fast. When applied to a fire,
CO2 provides a heavy blanket of gas as its density is 1.5 times higher than air, this
reduces the oxygen level to a point where combustion cannot occur.
 20% – 30% CO2 concentration extinguishes fire by smothering.
 On the negative point, CO2 is highly asphyxiating (state of oxygen depreciation). 9%
concentration causes unconsciousness within minutes.
System in Plant
Valve Positions
Operation
 Prerequisite:
1- Ventilation fans for the battery room to be switched off.
 2- To make sure no personnel is or near the delivery site when being operated.
For Zone 1 For Zone 2 For Zone 3
Battery Charging Room Battery Room Cable Duct Area
Step 1: Open directional valve V-1 Step 1: Open directional valve V-2 Step 1: Open directional valve V-3
by the help of handle H. by the help of handle H. by the help of handle H.

Step 2: Unlock and pull out safety Step 2: Unlock and pull out safety Step 2: Unlock and pull out safety
pin from valve of pilot cylinder 1. pin from valve of pilot cylinder 1. pins from valve of pilot cylinder 1
and cylinder 2.

Step 3: Move the lever of pilot Step 3: Move the lever of pilot Step 3: Move the lever of both
cylinder 1 from position A to cylinder 1 from position A to pilot cylinders from position A to
position B. position B. position B.
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