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FAILURE
IS NOT
AN OPTION
WHAT IS EFFECTIVEWHAT IS EFFECTIVEFIRE PROTECTION?FIRE PROTECTION?
Rapid Rapid DetectionDetection
Harmless Harmless to the to the EnvironmentEnvironment
Fast Fast ExtinguishmentExtinguishment
Safe for Safe for HumansHumans
CONSEQUENCES OF A FIRECONSEQUENCES OF A FIRE
DowntimeDowntime
Direct Direct Property Property Damage Damage from Smoke from Smoke and Waterand Water
Recovery CostRecovery Cost
Loss of Market Share Loss of Market Share
Can you afford to go home at nightKnowing your critical facility is unprotected?
19 hour loss Cost: $4.8 billion
22 hour outage Cost: $200,000 per hour
2 outage1 hour each Cost: $1.5 billio
What is Rapid Fire Detection?
•Aspirated
•Smoke Detectors
•Laser Spot Smoke Detectors
VESDA Panel
Air sampling point
CRAC Unit
NFPA 2001 STANDARDNFPA 2001 STANDARDON CLEAN AGENTON CLEAN AGENT
FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMSFIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS2004 EDITION2004 EDITION
CLASSIFICATION OF AGENTSCLASSIFICATION OF AGENTS
INERT GASESINERT GASES
InergenInergenArgoniteArgoniteNitrogenNitrogenCarbon DioxideCarbon DioxideProInertProInert
HALOCARBONSHALOCARBONS
FMFM--200200FEFE--1313EcaroEcaro--2525CEACEA--410410NAFSNAFS--IIIIII
33--1 DEFINITIONS1 DEFINITIONS
3.3.1 HALOCARBON AGENTS3.3.1 HALOCARBON AGENTS-- A clean agent that contains as primary A clean agent that contains as primary components one or more of the elements components one or more of the elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine. Examples are Examples are hydrofluorocarbonshydrofluorocarbons ((HFCsHFCs), ), hydrocholorofluorocarbonshydrocholorofluorocarbons ((HCFCsHCFCs), and ), and perfluorocarbonsperfluorocarbons ((PFCsPFCs or or FCsFCs))
HOW DOES IT WORK? 20% Cooling80% Chemical Reaction
Halocarbon – Fire Suppression System1000 sq.ft. w/ 9’-0” T-Bar ceiling
1 – Storage Tank
w/ 307 lbs of FM200
33--1 DEFINITIONS1 DEFINITIONS
3.3.1.3 INERT GAS AGENT3.3.1.3 INERT GAS AGENT-- A clean agent that contains as primary A clean agent that contains as primary components one or more of the gases components one or more of the gases helium, neon, argon or nitrogen. Inert gas helium, neon, argon or nitrogen. Inert gas agents that are blends of gases can also agents that are blends of gases can also contain carbon dioxide as a secondary contain carbon dioxide as a secondary component.component.
HOW DOES IT WORK?15% Concentration
Reduction of Oxygen to Less Than
Inergen – Fire Suppression System1000 sq.ft. w/ 9’-0” T-Bar ceiling
10 – Storage Tanks
w/ 439 cu.ft. of Inergen
Clean Agent Fire Suppression SystemCost Comparison (1000 sq.ft System w/ 9’-0” Ceiling)
Tank Quantity Initial Install Cost Agent Refill Cost
$34,000
$41,000 $2200 (Labor Only)
$8,500
Inergen
Halocarbons
CLEAN AGENT CLEAN AGENT SELECTION CRITERIASELECTION CRITERIA
Consider:Consider:
SAFETYSAFETYENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENTPERFORMANCEPERFORMANCEACCEPTANCEACCEPTANCE
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
35.00%
40.00%
45.00%
FM-200 HFC-227ea Ecaro-25TM InergenTM
Health and Safety
DesignConcentration
NOAEL
*NOAEL =
No Observed Adverse Effect Level
CLEAN AGENT CLEAN AGENT SELECTION CRITERIASELECTION CRITERIA
Consider:Consider:
SAFETYSAFETYENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENTPERFORMANCEPERFORMANCEACCEPTANCEACCEPTANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNSENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
FIRST FIRST –– Ozone DepletionOzone DepletionNOW NOW –– Global WarmingGlobal WarmingKYOTO PROTOCOL . . .KYOTO PROTOCOL . . .
Six Greenhouse Gases Identified for Control
Atmospheric Lifetime in Years
0
37 3733
0
510
15
20
2530
35
40
FM-200TM HFC-227ea Ecaro-25TM InergenTMClean Agent
Year
s
Global Warming Potential
0
2 8 0 02 9 0 02 9 0 0
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
FM-200TM HFC-227ea Ecaro-25TM InergenTM
CLEAN AGENT CLEAN AGENT SELECTION CRITERIASELECTION CRITERIA
Consider:Consider:
SAFETYSAFETYENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENTPERFORMANCEPERFORMANCEACCEPTANCEACCEPTANCE
Now we are transitioning to 2nd
generation clean agent gases
NOVEC 1230 FLUID CHARACTERISTICS
•• Pressurized with nitrogen 360psiPressurized with nitrogen 360psi•• Contains no particulatesContains no particulates•• Contains no oily residuesContains no oily residues•• Contains no bromine or chlorineContains no bromine or chlorine•• FluoroketoneFluoroketone•• Chemical alternative with (0) ODP and GWP =1Chemical alternative with (0) ODP and GWP =1•• Produced under strict ISO 9001Produced under strict ISO 9001•• Used heavily in EuropeUsed heavily in Europe•• LongLong--term replacement for all systems:term replacement for all systems:
“sustainable” guidelines“sustainable” guidelines
••People safePeople safe••Equipment SafeEquipment Safe••Environmentally CorrectEnvironmentally Correct
••Made by 3M CorporationMade by 3M Corporation••Non hazardous agent Non hazardous agent
How Does Novec 1230 Fluid Work?How Does Novec 1230 Fluid Work?
80% Cooling80% Cooling
20% Chemical20% Chemical
ReactionReaction
Atmospheric Lifetime in Years
333737
0 0.01405
10152025303540
FM-200TM HFC-227ea Ecaro -25TM InergenTM NOVEC1230TM
C lean A gent
Year
s
5 Days
Global Warming Potential
2900 2900 2800
0 0.0140
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
FM-200TM HFC-227ea Ecaro-25TM
InergenTM NOVEC1230TM
5 Days
Novec – Fire Suppression System1000 sq.ft. w/ 9’-0” T-Bar ceiling
1 – Storage Tank
w/ 338 lbs of Novec 1230
Clean Agent Fire Suppression SystemCost Comparison (1000 sq.ft System w/ 9’-0” Ceiling)
Tank Quantity Initial Install Cost
Agent Refill Cost
$34,000
$41,000 $2200 (Labor Only)
$8,500
Inergen
Fill Weight
307 lbs
NOVEC
Halocarbons
4311 cu.ft.
$35,000338 lbs $9,100
CLEAN AGENT CLEAN AGENT SELECTION CRITERIASELECTION CRITERIA
Consider:Consider:
SAFETYSAFETYENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENTPERFORMANCEPERFORMANCEACCEPTANCEACCEPTANCE
NOVEC 1230 Developed by 3M Corporation Endorsed by the:
Fire Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (FEMA)
Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA)
Halon Alternative Research Corporation (HARC)
National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Sprinklers are designed to save
the BuildingStructure
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Clean Agent systems are
designed to protect Critical contents
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Back in operation
approximately 4 weeks
Back in operation typically
SAME DAY
CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO BE PROTECTED?
In Critical Facilities
CONTACT US: 1-800-330-3774 (DPSI)
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