Nitrogen fire suppression systems can provide extra layers of protection in environments requiring it. They comprise of a nitrogen generator unit, piping and strategically-placed nozzles which spray inert gas onto an area when activated by smoke or heat detectors.
These systems must also be regularly inspected and pressure tested to ensure their correct operation.
Non-Conductive
Nitrogen fire suppression systems use an abundance of nitrogen gas to starve any fire of oxygen and extinguish it, by connecting a nitrogen-generating unit directly to a protected space via pipework, then dispensing its contents through nozzles when smoke/heat detectors detect fire.
Nitrogen is naturally present and therefore doesn’t generate harmful combustion byproducts or cause equipment damage, making the system safe for people living in occupied spaces and ideal at non-irritating concentrations for both skin and eyes. When released during discharge it won’t form thick fogs obstructing escape routes and making evacuation possible.
Nitrogen fire suppression agents such as FE-13 do not decompose or produce byproducts during their discharge of fire, making it an environmentally friendly choice that reduces environmental impacts of suppression while protecting sensitive electronics from water damage or corrosion.
No Residue or Cleanup Required
Nitrogen fire suppression systems use inert gases like nitrogen to extinguish fires without harming sensitive equipment in server rooms. Similar to water, inert gasses extinguish flames by either smothering them outright or dispersing them into the atmosphere, but unlike traditional fire suppressants that require costly cleanup afterward or leave behind residue behind, inert gasses leave no trace and do not inhibit electrical conductivity.
As soon as smoke detectors detect a fire, an automated system activates and distributes nitrogen gas throughout a protected area. Since it is colorless, odorless, and nonconductive, nitrogen gas starves the fire for oxygen while extinguishing it within minutes.
Nitrogen fire protection systems are simple to set up and cost-effective to maintain, with an easily maintained central nitrogen-generating unit, piped distribution to an area, and strategically located nozzles for use. Furthermore, nitrogen used by these systems is abundantly available within Earth’s atmosphere – providing a sustainable solution that doesn’t contribute to ozone depletion.
No Chemicals
Nitrogen fire suppression systems offer a safer option for people in close proximity, protecting sensitive equipment from fire damage. These systems use nitrogen gas stored in pressurized cylinders on-site and released quickly when an inflammable material ignites in order to extinguish flames quickly.
These systems do not interfere with production processes like traditional sprinklers do, enabling companies to quickly resume normal operations with minimal disruption. Although, regular maintenance should still be conducted to ensure everything runs smoothly – including cleaning pipes and making sure corrosion doesn’t occur in any part of the system.
Maintaining high-quality nitrogen cylinders regularly is also key, as using inferior ones could compromise the effectiveness of your fire protection system. With regular replenishment of high-grade nitrogen supplies and following good housekeeping practices, your fire protection system should deliver maximum performance.
No Water
Nitrogen fire suppression systems utilize clean agents that do not contain water, meaning they won’t damage sensitive equipment or require extensive cleanup following discharge like other suppression systems may do. Furthermore, clean agents are safe for humans as well as having minimal effects on global warming.
Nitrogen is an extremely pure substance, and does not react with metal, eliminating the risk of corrosion-based system malfunctions. Furthermore, nitrogen can be stored safely at low ambient temperatures with no maintenance requirements whatsoever.
Once a fire is detected by heat or smoke detectors, the NFPS’s suppression releasing panel triggers a solenoid valve on agent tanks to open, releasing agent through either direct or indirect release into protected space via pipe network piping network piping network into protected space through either direct or indirect release piping network piping network releasing method; nitrogen flows out of nozzles into protected space starving it of oxygen and extinguishing it quickly – with specific area protection or flood coverage options depending on application needs of enclosure protection available depending on what best meets application needs of your application needs of course!
Overall, nitrogen suppression systems offer a reliable and effective solution for protecting sensitive equipment from fire damage, while also ensuring the safety оf people nearby.
