Fire Suppression Systems Association PRESENTS: 4/19/2017 Fire Suppression Systems Association PRESENTS: S.H.A.P.E. presented by Your name here Your company here

Special Hazards Awareness Promotion & Education 4/19/2017 Special Hazards Awareness Promotion & Education

Special Hazards Definition: 4/19/2017 Special Hazards Definition: Any area containing equipment or processes of exceptionally high value. Any area containing unique or irreplaceable assets. (Museums, Art Galleries, Records Storage) 3. Any area or process where the revenue produced is of greater value than the equipment itself.

CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS 4/19/2017 CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS Definition: 1. A Fire Suppression System whose means of extinguishment does not cause damage in addition to that which was caused by the fire itself.

Fire Protection Systems 4/19/2017 Fire Protection Systems Safety Occupants, respondents, surroundings Damage Control Buildings, equipment, data Business, operations, revenue

Special Hazards High value assets 4/19/2017 Special Hazards High value assets Areas where water is not appropriate as the first and only means of fire protection

Special Hazards FACT: Fire Sprinklers Save Lives 4/19/2017 Special Hazards FACT: Fire Sprinklers Save Lives FACT: Fire Sprinklers are an essential part of a building’s total fire protection FACT: Fire Sprinklers protect STRUCTURES – NOT CONTENTS FACT: Fire Sprinklers meet MINIMUM Code Requirements

Special Hazards Risks of improper fire protection Downtime 4/19/2017 Special Hazards Risks of improper fire protection Downtime Business closure Insurance coverage Legal liability Personal injury

Special Hazards Data processing Telecommunications Rooms and Subfloors 4/19/2017 Special Hazards Data processing Rooms and Subfloors Tape vaults Robotic storage units Telecommunications Switch facilities Cell sites Battery storage

Special Hazards Healthcare Historic/Cultural Properties 4/19/2017 Special Hazards Healthcare MRI / CT / Radiography Data and Records storage HIIPA regulations Historic/Cultural Properties Libraries Museums Art galleries Vaults and Safes

Special Hazards Power Generation Marine Turbine enclosures 4/19/2017 Special Hazards Power Generation Turbine enclosures Generator sets Electrical/motor control rooms Marine Machinery spaces Pump or generator rooms Cargo holds

Special Hazards Industrial Applications Specialty Applications 4/19/2017 Special Hazards Industrial Applications Process control rooms Motor control rooms Flammable liquid storage Specialty Applications In-cabinet CNC Machines Performance vehicle Fume Hoods

Special Hazards Systems 4/19/2017 Special Hazards Systems Five types of systems Foam Carbon Dioxide Dry Chemical Water Mist Clean Agents

Foam Systems How they work Separates fuel from oxygen 4/19/2017 Foam Systems How they work Separates fuel from oxygen Blankets fuel creating barrier Cools fuel Suppresses flammable vapors

Foam Systems Types of Systems Applications Protein foam 4/19/2017 Foam Systems Types of Systems Protein foam Fluoroprotein foam Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) Applications Airports, refineries, manufacturing, etc… Flammable liquids

Carbon Dioxide Systems 4/19/2017 Carbon Dioxide Systems The original gaseous suppression system: Used since 1910 Rapid discharge and extinguishment No clean-up Will not damage electronics Toxic at design concentrations

Carbon Dioxide Systems 4/19/2017 Carbon Dioxide Systems Applications Best suited for unoccupied areas Commonly used in “Local Applications”

Carbon Dioxide Systems Several System Types Total flooding High pressure cylinders Low pressure, refrigerated bulk tank Local Application Hose reel applications

Dry Chemical Systems Ideal for industrial applications 4/19/2017 Dry Chemical Systems Ideal for industrial applications Coats the surface of fuel material Separates fuel from oxygen Reduces chance of re-flash

Dry Chemical Systems Applications Flammable liquid storage areas 4/19/2017 Dry Chemical Systems Applications Flammable liquid storage areas Dip tanks Mechanical rooms Exhaust ducts Quench tanks Coating equipment

Water Mist Systems Water based technology in special 4/19/2017 Water Mist Systems Water based technology in special hazards fire protection Fine water droplets turn to steam Increases in volume 1,760 times Extinguishes by heat absorption and localized oxygen displacement

Water Mist Systems Applications Turbine hoods Flammable liquid storage 4/19/2017 Water Mist Systems Applications Turbine hoods Flammable liquid storage Machinery rooms Incinerator installations Emergency generator rooms Switch gear rooms Engine rooms Talking Points

Clean Agent Systems Waterless technology - objectives 4/19/2017 Clean Agent Systems Waterless technology - objectives Detect and suppress fires rapidly No additional damage to equipment Eliminate down time for unaffected equipment Environmentally friendly Require no clean-up Safe for Personnel

Clean Agent Systems History Lesson 4/19/2017 Clean Agent Systems History Lesson Halon was the standard for Clean Agent Fire Suppression US EPA banned production of NEW Halons as of 12-31-93 US EPA Developed “SNAP LIST” (Significant New Alternatives Policy) 21 Agents/Compounds approved Six Agents currently available in US

Halons Halon 1211 and 1301 were highly successful suppression agents 4/19/2017 Halons Halon 1211 and 1301 were highly successful suppression agents Fast suppression Minimal damage Br and Cl are ozone depleting Production banned by EPA Only available in recycled form Limited supply

US EPA - SNAP Significant New Alternatives Program Approved agents: 4/19/2017 US EPA - SNAP Significant New Alternatives Program Program evaluates new suppression agents Human health considerations Environmental considerations Approved agents: Have similar suppression qualities as Halon Non-ozone depleting Not harmful to people Not harmful to the protected space

NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Extinguishing Systems 4/19/2017 NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Extinguishing Systems Revised in 2004 Safety Components System Design Inspection Testing Maintenance

The Next Generation Clean agents for the 21st Century 4/19/2017 The Next Generation Clean agents for the 21st Century Fluorine based agents Chlorine and Bromine generally avoided Zero ozone depletion potential Heat absorption mechanism Inert gas agents Various combinations of naturally occurring inert gases (N2, Ar, CO2) Oxygen reduction mechanism

NFPA 2001 listed agents (abb) NFPA designation (ASRAE) Common Trade names Type of agent HFC-227ea FM-200; FE-227 HFC HFC-125 FE-25 HFC-23 FE-13 FK-5-1-12 Novec 1230 Flouro-Ketone IG-541 Inergen Inert Gas IG-55 Argonite IG-01 Argon IG-100 Nitrogen

NFPA 2001 listed agents Fluorine based agents Suitable for class A, B, C hazards Primary mechanism is removal of heat (NOT oxygen depletion) Design concentrations: 4%-9% v/v Safe for occupied areas Zero ozone depletion potential

HFC-227ea (CF3CHFCF3)

HFC-227ea Manufactured by Great Lakes Chemical Corporation as FM-200 4/19/2017 HFC-227ea Manufactured by Great Lakes Chemical Corporation as FM-200 Manufactured by DuPont as FE-227 Available from ALL System Manufacturers Extensive availability The most widely used halon alternative to date Talking Points

4/19/2017 HFC-125 (CHF2CF3)

HFC-125 Manufactured by DuPont as FE-25 4/19/2017 HFC-125 Manufactured by DuPont as FE-25 Similar thermodynamic characteristics as halon 1301 Suitable Agent for retro-fit of existing Halon Systems due to flow characteristics

4/19/2017 HFC-23 (CHF3) Talking Points

HFC-23 Manufactured by DuPont as FE-13 Niche market halon alternative 4/19/2017 HFC-23 Manufactured by DuPont as FE-13 Niche market halon alternative Particularly applicable for cold temperatures and high ceilings No nitrogen super-pressurization High vapor pressure, stored in seamless (CO2 type) cylinders

FK-5-1-12 (CF3CF2C(O)CF(CF3)2 4/19/2017 FK-5-1-12 (CF3CF2C(O)CF(CF3)2

FK-5-1-12 Manufactured by 3M as Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid 4/19/2017 FK-5-1-12 Manufactured by 3M as Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Newest of the halon alternatives Stored as a liquid at room temperature Zero ODP and minimal, (5 Day) atmospheric lifetime

NFPA 2001 listed agents Inert gas based agents Blend of N2 and Ar (some CO2) Suitable for class A, B, C hazards Primary mechanism is oxygen depletion Safe for occupied areas Zero ozone depletion Design concentrations: 35%-40% v/v

IG-541 Offered by Ansul (Inergen) 4/19/2017 IG-541 Offered by Ansul (Inergen) Nitrogen/Argon/CO2 {proprietary} mixture 50% Ar, 42% N2, 8% CO2 CO2 promotes increased breathing rates in lower O2 atmosphere Stored in seamless cylinders Long piping lengths possible

IG-55 Offered by Kidde-Fenwal and Chemetron companies as Argonite 4/19/2017 IG-55 Offered by Kidde-Fenwal and Chemetron companies as Argonite Argon, nitrogen mixture (50-50) Similar characteristics and delivery as Inergen .

Control Systems The system nerve center monitors and regulates: 4/19/2017 Control Systems The system nerve center monitors and regulates: Sensitivity levels Event sequencing Time delays Initial and secondary alarms Equipment Shutdown Discharge of suppression agent

Control Systems Conventional control systems Features 4/19/2017 Control Systems Conventional control systems Features Alarm and suppression control Supervised detection Manual release Abort Agent release Minimal programming

Control Systems Intelligent Control Systems Features 4/19/2017 Control Systems Intelligent Control Systems Features Network addressable devices Full analog reporting from smoke detectors Programming capability Alarm verification Password protected software Event history buffers

Detection Systems First defense to minimize damage 4/19/2017 Detection Systems First defense to minimize damage Conventional smoke detection Addressable Smoke Detection Air sampling smoke detection Heat detection Flame detection Optical detection

Detection Systems Photoelectric & Ionization Technology 4/19/2017 Detection Systems Photoelectric & Ionization Technology Sense the environment around them Available with all control panels Reduce false alarms Decreased maintenance Increased performance

Detection Systems Air Sampling Detection 4/19/2017 Detection Systems Air Sampling Detection Up to 1,000 times more sensitive than traditional detectors Aspirating Fan draws air and analyzes for combustion products Excellent option when early warning is critical

Detection Systems Flame Detection UV/IR sensors Fast response 4/19/2017 Detection Systems Flame Detection UV/IR sensors Fast response Ideal for flammable liquids and gases Virtually no false alarms

Detection Systems Gas Detection Detects combustible gases 4/19/2017 Detection Systems Gas Detection Detects combustible gases Detects toxic gases Highly sensitive Low maintenance in most cases Performs in harsh conditions

Why Clean Agents? Save lives Rapid detection Rapid extinguishment 4/19/2017 Why Clean Agents? Save lives Rapid detection Rapid extinguishment Minimize property damage Eliminate damage from corrosion Eliminate down time due to clean up Safe for people Safe for the environment Protect irreplaceable assets

FSSA – Fire Suppression Systems Association 4/19/2017 FSSA – Fire Suppression Systems Association The top Designers, Installers and Manufacturers of special hazards fire suppression systems Ensuring professionalism through education Active in code and standard development Supports NICET certification

For more information Fire Suppression Systems Association www.fssa.net 4/19/2017 For more information Fire Suppression Systems Association www.fssa.net Society of Fire Protection Engineers www.sfpe.org National Fire Protection Agency www.nfpa.org

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