Fire Suppression Systems

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Fire suppression systems are used on heavy power equipment and help to control damage or loss to such valuable equipment caused by fire. They use specific detection methods such as heat sensors, to detect a fire and then a combination of dry chemicals and/or wet agents to suppress equipment fires. Fire Suppression Systems are not only there to ensure that damage to valuable equipment and premises is limited, but they help to ensure the personal safety of those that work with such equipment and in such industrial-type premises.

Types of Fire Suppression Systems

A fire sprinkler system simply discharges water when a fire is detected (or when a certain temperature has been exceeded). This is the most common fire suppression system and is used extensively worldwide. Gas Fire Suppression or clean agent fire suppression is a slightly more complex system that uses a standard chemical agent, agent storage containers, release valves, agent delivery piping and dispersion nozzles, as well as a fire detection system. The chemical agents work to reduce heat, reduce or isolate oxygen or inhibit chain reaction of fire components. It should be noted, however, that these systems have been associated with numerous serious incidents whereby people local to the fire suppression have been killed by carbon dioxide agent release. Warning systems should be in place to alert individuals of the imminent gas release so as to avoid such tragedy.

Using a Reputable Fire Suppression System Provider

Due to the high value of your large industrial equipment and machinery, you cannot afford not to have the best fire suppression systems in place, not just from a financial perspective but to ensure the safety of your employees. My Fire Ltd are specialists, designing fire suppression systems to protect valuable IT and electrical equipment. From their professional room integrity testing service to their system design and implementation, these are the market leaders in fire suppression systems. Visit their website: www.myfireltd.co.uk