How do different types of fire suppression work?

Fire safety is one of your most important priorities. It all depends on the purpose of the system. There are five types of fire suppression systems. Each has its own benefits and properties. These are:

Gas systems

Gas-suppression systems can be activated immediately to suppress flames when there is a danger of fire. The liquids contain FM200, a chemical agent that quickly negates the burning characteristics of carbon dioxide and other flammable gases to prevent fires from spreading. This system does not use water, so it is especially useful for rooms that contain large quantities of electrical equipment like switchboards and server racks. Without this protection, these items could catch fire. These systems are easy to transport because the gaseous agent is initially stored in liquid form.

Wet chemical foam systems in kitchens

Kitchen fires happen. These fires can be dangerous and pose a danger to anyone in the building. But luckily, we have your back with our wet-chemical foam systems. They are specially designed to suppress these frightening kitchen blazes quickly and minimize disruption to everyday life around them. Gas grills have foam release valves that are placed under the covers of cookers. They can be activated using either a heat link or a manual switch. This wire breaks under high temperatures and triggers it to ensure that air doesn’t get trapped in your cooker with bacteria, which could cause you to become sick.

Water mist systems

Water mist systems are a good option for areas that can’t be exposed to water. Because they produce smaller droplets than traditional sprinklers, this creates an artificial layer of steam in the affected area. This strategy starsves fires by denying oxygen to them and rapidly reducing temperatures inside buildings or other structures where these units are installed. This saves not only lives but also property. These innovative fire suppression techniques are gaining popularity because of their water-saving capabilities. In our blog post on emerging technologies to protect buildings from fires, we discuss the various mist systems.

Foam deluge systems

Foam deluges are essential tools for protecting areas in industrial areas that have flammable liquids. These systems can be used to prevent the spread of fires and are often installed at airports and refineries. This is because planes catch fire frequently, which could lead to major problems if they weren’t dealt with quickly. Foam deluge systems can quickly and easily introduce suppressing substances.

Foam deluge systems make use of a chemical foam to rapidly cool down flammable liquids. This prevents the release gasses from escaping and helps to smother flames. These systems work the same as regular fire extinguishers, but they are easier to use and require less human intervention.

Heat detection tubes

Pneumatic heat detection tubes are similar in design to a fire suppression system. The pneumatic heat detection tubes can be carried around in a compact and portable design, making them ideal for small spaces. The tubes spray water on anything that might catch fire if it isn’t checked, such as kitchen appliances and furniture that haven’t been paid attention to. A pipe is placed around the source of potential fire. When it reaches a specific temperature, a “suppressive” agent will be released onto flames through valves.

The best way to deal with fires at home, work or on boats is to use pneumatic heat detection tubes. These can be used by themselves and are great for small areas that require quick attention to smoke, such as cabinets and cupboards. These are not recommended for those with higher ceilings. They won’t reach the highest point during large fire scenes so they might not be suitable for every situation.