Fire Suppression System
Damia Global Services provides complete Fire Suppression system services, including installation, inspection, recharge, testing, and more. We provide an immediate response to fire suppression system discharges, if accidental or from a fire, to bring your system back into service as fast as possible.
Fires can make anywhere at any time. While homes and companies take all the protection to save their property from fires, there’s still no surety that an unfortunate incident won’t take place. So many fire protection installation companies suggest installing a fire suppression system.
What Is a Fire Suppression System?
Fire Suppression Systems are used to extinguish, control, or entirely prevent fires from spreading or occurring. Fire suppression systems have many applications, and as such, there are many additional types of suppression systems for different applications used today.
How Does a Fire Suppression System Work?
The fire suppression system activates with an alarm sounding. Once the related smoke/heat sensors start, the alarm is activated and the agent is discharged into the detected room, perform to extinguish the flames and save the contents inside. Of course, you’ll still require to clear the building to confirm safety. Not to say, some of these agents can be harmful if inhaled or consumed.
- Wet sprinkler system
- Dry pipe sprinkler system
- Foam fire sprinkler system
- Pre-action fire sprinkler system
- Deluge fire sprinkler system
Wet Sprinkler System
The Wet Sprinkler System’s main objective is to put out the fire by releasing high-pressure water. The system has a predetermined temperature; when the actual temperature in the region exceeds the specified temperature, water is released through the sprinkler system.
Dry Pipe Sprinkler System
Due to the possibility of pipes freezing, wet suppression systems cannot be used in cold regions like Antarctica, Canada, Greenland, etc. Dry pipe systems are used in those nations. The pipes in these systems are filled with nitrogen or pressured air.
When sprinklers fail during a fire, air leaks through the pipe and the dry pipe valve opens as a result. At this point, water is beginning to flow through the exposed pipes to put out the fire. Attics and unheated warehouses are built to accommodate dry pipe installations. Sprinkler installation techniques in colder climates are covered by NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, and NFPA 13D.
An air compressor uses to add air to the dry pipe system. The air compressor should run if the pipes are leaking, which raises the moisture content. Ice buildup is a sign of air leaks. To identify the leak’s origin and perform further repairs, a thorough investigation is required. According to NFPA 13, the pipework and valves must be maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. The valve room’s heat source should be installed permanently.
Highly skilled engineers, technicians, and supervisors are needed for the installation of the pipelines, valves, and accessories. The majority of contemporary technologies were available for hands-on experience. Many jobs are available in places like Canada and Australia. The number of Indians wanting to migrate abroad has increased enough.
The dry pipe valve consists of some components
Due to the air pressure created in the system, the clapper stays closed. When the sprinkler opens the air, the air pressure in the system lowers, resulting in a pressure difference between the upper and lower parts of the clapper.
The valve then opens vertically, allowing water to begin flowing through the clapper. In the region where air pressure is released, water flows.
The Clapper assembly serves as the air-water contact in the dry pipe. Only if there is any air loss will it open. More on the airside than the waterside is where the clapper is located.
Low Body Drain Valve
A low body drain valve enables the air side of the valve to be completely drained when the clapper closes. To drain the entire system, the clapper must be opened. The primary drain valve is located below the clapper.
Pressure Gauges
On the dry pipe system, there are two different types of pressure switches placed. When there is an air loss, the air supply pressure switch monitors it and sends a supervisory signal to the fire alarm control panel. The water pressure switch signals when the system is flooding or there is water flow in the intermediate chamber.
Pressure Switches
To track incoming water pressure and air pressure, a water supply pressure gauge and an air pressure gauge are attached. The test valve on these gauges also has a plug.
Dry Pipe Valve Accelerator
According to NFPA 13, it takes roughly 60 seconds to send water to the inspector’s test and drain. To meet NFPA requirements, certain bigger dry systems need a quick-opening device. There should be one or two quick-opening mechanisms fitted in systems with a capacity of up to 750 gallons.
Accelerators and exhausters are the most common types of quick-opening devices. The accelerator is the most typical kind. The accelerator can swiftly detect an airdrop and transmit the pressure to the clapper’s intermediate chamber. The electronic components in accelerators are more delicate.
Air Maintenance Device
Carbon Dioxide Fire Suppression Systems
The carbon dioxide system is one of the most widely used kinds of fire suppression systems. CO2 gas, which is tasteless and odorless, is used in this incredibly effective fire suppression system to put out fires. Low costs and downtime are to be anticipated during installation.
Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems
A clean agent fire suppression system is very environmentally benign, as the name implies. Instead of using water to put out flames in extremely sensitive places, this effective technique instead employs chemical reagents that are favorable to the environment. For instance, they can be utilized to safeguard computer systems, equipment, and data centers. The cleansing procedure is also quite simple.
Restaurant Fire Suppression Systems
Due to all the activity in the kitchen, there are many chances of fires occurring in a restaurant. A restaurant fire suppression system is specifically designed to do to put out grease-fueled fires. This unique fire suppression system uses a fine mist of wet chemicals to immediately put out the fire. In addition, compared to dry chemicals, this technique provides a quicker cleanup procedure.
Industrial Fire Suppression Systems
In industrial facilities, fires can readily start up without any previous notice. An industrial fire suppression system is utilized to put out any fires that may be started by fuels, chemicals, and other harmful materials because these areas are such high-hazard ones. Dry chemicals are used in these incredibly effective fire suppression systems to put out fires.
It’s time to install the system once you’ve selected a fire suppression system that meets your requirements and your fire protection design has been established. Application engineers or authorized distributors often handle the installation process. The intricacy of the equipment that has to be protected, the installation of the system’s components, and the system itself can all affect how long it takes to install a fire suppression system. For instance, installing an industrial fire suppression system will take more time than installing a standard one.
Pneumatic system installation typically takes 4 hours, however, electrical system installation might take up to 16 hours. Again, this depends depend on how complicated the installation is. Due to electrical wiring and other factors, installing electrical systems takes a long time and routing. On the other hand, a pneumatic fire suppression system doesn’t require any power or battery backup for activation.
Commissioning, Inspection, and Maintenance
Commissioning comes once the fire suppression system has been installed. The system is activated to its commissioned condition during this process stage, which also includes the system’s final inspection and component testing. After the system has been fully commissioned, you must maintain it religiously and carry out routine checks to make sure it is operating at peak efficiency.
Conclusion
Having a fire protection design is essential for constructing a fire suppression system that is effective and efficient. You must first evaluate all of your fire dangers before determining the equipment you need, the area your system will protect, and the kind of suppression agent you require.
A special fire suppression system will be created for your requirements while taking into account all of these elements. Contact fire protection installation provider Damia Global Services, if you’re unsure of which fire suppression system to use. They can support you during the process and assist you in determining which fire suppression system is appropriate for you.