Gaseous fire suppression is a term to describe the use of inert gases and chemical agents to extinguish a fire. Also called Clean Agent Fire Suppression. These Agents are governed by the NFPA Standard for Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems “ NFPA 2001 in the USA, with different standards and regulations in other parts of the world. The system typically consists of the agent, agent storage containers, agent release valves, fire detectors, fire detection system (wiring control panel, actuation signaling), agent delivery piping, and agent dispersion nozzles. Less typically, the agent may be delivered by means of solid propellant gas generators that produce either inert or chemically active gas.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Fire Suppression

The extinguishing effect of carbon dioxide is caused by the fast displacement of oxygen in the vicinity of the source of the fire and a high heat-retention capacity.
Due to their special extinguishing agent properties, carbon dioxide extinguishing systems are not only able to specifically protect entire rooms, but also open facilities.
Carbon dioxide is a natural component of the ambient air and electrically non-conductive. Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems requires only little space for storing the extinguishing agent.

Examples of use:

rolling mills
turbines
transformers
hazardous material storage
machine tools and special metal processing plants
paint and varnish manufacturing or processing plants painting and powder coating booths (ESTA)
hydraulic systems
cable trays and shafts
silos and dust filters
print machinerymotor test beds and ship engine rooms
switching and control systems

Inert Gas Fire Suppression

Inert gas extinguishing systems fight fires by introducing inert gases, such as argon or nitrogen,and the resulting lowering of the oxygen content.They are particularly suitable for protecting areas with high-quality and sensitive equipment,where residue-free extinguishing – without the use of water, foam or powder extinguishing agent- is to be preferred.Argon and nitrogen are natural constituents of the ambient air and, moreover, non-toxic andnon-electrically conductive.

Examples of use:

switchgear, switch rooms and control cabinet
control stations, operation and control rooms
data centers, server rooms and server cabinets
HVACR rooms
painting and powder coating plant
storage facilities for hazardous substance and flammable liquids according to the
regulation for flammable liquids (VbF)
high-bay racks
machine tools
museums

FM-200 (HFC227ea) Fire Suppression System

FM-200(HFC227ea) This extinguishant is neither corrosive nor electrically conductive. It is thus especially suitable for protecting rooms containing electric and electronic equipment. FM -200 (HFC227ea) systems extinguish fires without leaving residue, while offering environmental sustainability and a high level of personal protection at the same time. They are particularly suitable for the protection of small and medium-sized rooms, and the extinguishing agent can be stored compactly, either inside the room or in another area.

Examples of use:

EDP areas
telecommunications facilities
server roomscontrol rooms
control stations
laboratories
computer and server rooms as well as other
IT areas data
electrical switching stations
switch and distribution cabinets

NOVEC 1230 Fire Suppression System

Novec 1230 This extinguishant is neither corrosive nor electrically conductive. It is thus especially suitable for protecting rooms containing electric and electronic equipment. Novec 1230 systems extinguish fires without leaving residue, while offering environmental sustainability and a high level of personal protection at the same time. They are particularly suitable for the protection of small and medium-sized rooms, and the extinguishing agent can be stored compactly, either inside the room or in another area.

Examples of use:

EDP areas
telecommunications facilities
server roomscontrol rooms
control stations
laboratories
computer and server rooms as well as other
IT areas data archives
electrical switching stations
switch and distribution cabinets