Phirex Australia

The water mist specialist for decades…

INVENTOR & MANUFACTURER OF:FOGEX High Pressure

Water Mist SystemMISTEX Low/Intermediate Pressure

Water Mist System

Introduction_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Invention Technologies Pty Ltd, trading as Phirex Australia was incorporated in Perth, Western Australia in January 1993

• The company is located in Osborne Park, the industrial hub North of Perth and has a Asia Office in Singapore.

• The primary business activity of the company is to manufacture and supply environmentally safe fire protection goods and services

• Phirex Australia is a 100% fully owned Australian corporation• The company has invented and designed the Mistex® & Fogex®

Water Mist Fire Protection Systems• The company offers project design, supply, commissioning and

service of its Mistex® & Fogex® Water Mist Fire Protection Technologies

• Phirex Australia is an ISO9001, JAS-ANZ, AS9001, NZS9001 and EC Council Directives Quality Accredited company

• Phirex Australia are pioneers of water mist fire protection systems spanning over a decade

• Phirex Australia has pride in its goods and services and always strives for customer satisfaction in accordance with its management philosophies and Quality Assurance Procedures

Halon Alternatives1. Chemical agents

Halogenated fluorocarbons (HFCs)Halogenated chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)Partially hologenated fluorocarbonsFM 200; FE-13; FE-25; NAF S III; Halotron; Hartindo;

2. Inert GasInergen; Argonite; Argon; Nitrogen;

3. Water MistFOGEX, FOGTEC, HI-FOG

Water Mist Standard

NFPA 750

Standard for the

Installation of

Water Mist

Fire Protection

Systems

FOGEX Systems are are installed in accordanceTo NFPA 750 standards

Definition of Water Mist System (NFPA 750)

A distribution system connected to a water supply or water and atomizing media supplies, that is equipped with one or more nozzles capable of delivering water mist intended to control, suppress, or extinguish fires and that has been demonstrated to meet the performance requirements of its listing and this standard.

[99% of the water droplets size discharged from the water mist nozzle at its minimumdesign pressure is less than 1000 micronin diameter.] ( 1000 microns = 1mm )

A water spray for which the Dv0.99 for the flow-weighted cumulative volumetric distribution of water droplets, is less than 1000 microns at the minimum design operating pressure of the water mist nozzle.

Definition of Water Mist (NFPA 750)

Water Mist Application (NFPA 750)

Water mist systems have been proven effective in controlling, suppressing or extinguishing many types of fires. Potential applications include the following:

1. Gas jet fire.2. Flammable and combustible liquids.3. Hazardous solids, including fires

involving foam furnishings.4. Protection of aircraft occupants from an

external pool fire long enough to provide time to escape.

Water Mist Application (NFPA 750)

5. Ordinary (Class A) combustible fires such as paper, wood, and textiles

6. Electrical hazards, such as transformers, switches, circuit breakers, and rotating equipment

7. Electronic equipment, including telecommunications equipment

Regulations & Standards

• NFPA 750 (2003 Edition)Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems

• Australian Standard AS 4587 Water Mist Protection System -- System Design, Installation and Commissioning

• EURO Standard CEN / TC191 / WG5 / WP Water MistWater Mist Systems - Design and Installation

• International Maritime Organization ( IMO ) Use of Water Mist in Shipboard Applications(SOLAS - Safety of Lives At Sea Regulation)

How Does HP Water Mist Work?

Heat

UNBREAKABLECHAIN REACTION

Fuel

Oxygen

FOGEX extinguishing mechanism: 3 Dimensionally

Cooling

Radiant Heat Absorbtion

Inerting – Oxygen depletion at the source of fire

(Chemical Inhibition)

Extinguishing Mechanisms of HP Water Mist

• COOLING

1. when turning into vapor water absorbs more heat than any other extinguishing agent (> 2 MJ/kg)

2. droplets absorb and scatter heat radiation

• Oxygen Depletion (inerting) at source of fire

1. Small droplets turn to vapour faster thanbigger droplets during Vaporisation process

2. Water volume expands 1640 x when turning to vapour (steam) [>100°C]

3. Vaporisation (steam) ‘blocks’ oxygen locallyfrom fire source

• Radiant Heat Blocking

1. High mist density (small droplets)

2. Absorbs & scatters heat radiation -prevents fire spread

Determinants of the performance of a water mist system:1. Higher pressure to atomize droplets to finest, to increase cooling surface area coverage

for same amount of water consumed.2. Quicken the Vaporization process to create inerting effect (steam)3. Permeability of mist droplets – Water mist is able to extinguish shielded & concealed

fire because they are very light and are able to suspend long enough in the air & entrainedin the air to be drawn into shielded & concealed fire by means of air movement created by the fire itself.

Droplet Size Table

Droplet Cooling Area Converting Free FallingSize Per Litre Water To Steam Droplet Speed

(In mm) ( m2 ) ( In Sec.) ( m/sec)

Ø 10.0 0.15 620 9.2

Ø 1.0 1.50 6.2 4.0

Ø 0.1 15 0.062 0.35

Ø 0.01 150 0.0062 0.003

What is Fogex?

• Fogex is a Class 1 high pressure atomised water mist fire protection system

• Fogex operates at 100 – 110 bars system pressure• Fogex is an engineered system to suit the fire

hazard area• Fogex is a 3-Dimensional fire fighting system in

contrast to 2-Dimensional conventional water sprinkler systems

• Fogex is environmentally friendly and safe to use even in occupied spaces

Fogex Spray Flux Densities

• Spray flux density is the quantity of water in the form of a mist within a geometric void of 1.0 cubic metre airspace at an instantaneous time period

• Spray flux density is expressed as L/min/m³• Fogex spray flux density varies with room sizes

although ranges from 0.08 ~ 0.5 L/min/m³

Fogex Design Criteria• Fogex design criteria is similar to conventional water

sprinklers• Nozzle grid matrix is typically 3mx3m, 3mx4m or

4mx4m.• Automatic glass bulb or open deluge Fogex nozzles

can be supplied in a range of materials and finishes• All pipe work is 316L Stainless steel to prevent

corrosion and promote system longest lifespan• Fogex is an engineered system to suit the individual

fire hazard area• Fogex are tested and approved fire fighting

Technology

Advantages of Fogex• uses less than 10% of water compared to conventional sprinklers• can be activated even in occupied spaces without evacuation

plan first• combats fires in three ways by cooling, radiant heat attenuation

and oxygen depletion• is competitive compared to other Technologies like gaseous fire

suppression agents and even water sprinklers• extinguishes fires very quickly thus minimising water damage,

fire, smoke and heat damage• is easy to use and maintain compared to other Technologies• Smaller sized components for improved aesthetics• is lightweight• is a 3-Dimensional fire fighting Technology• scrubs the combustion by-products and settles these to the

ground• has a similar footprint to gaseous fire suppressions systems

Added Advantages of Water Mist System

Protection of Lives & PropertyAnd Protection of Environment

1. Safe to people & environment.2. No decomposition product (HF or HCL gas)

which is hazardous to people & equipment.3. Safe to electrical & electronic equipment.4. Minimal water usage (<10% of sprinkler).5. Effective & rapid in extinguishing fire.

Added Advantages of Water Mist SystemReliable in Performance

6. FOGEX Nozzles had passed the performance reliability tests by FM.

* Equipment had passed few hundred-cycletests by FM to ensure performancereliability.

7. Nozzle fitted with stainless steel filter in individual nozzle to prevent blockage.(tested in FM with some orifices in a nozzlepurposely blocked yet still effective)

Added Advantages of Water Mist SystemCost Effectiveness

08. No future phased-out or regulated date.09. Easily available (water & nitrogen).10. Low cost agents (water & nitrogen).

Low refilling cost.11. Low clean up cost.12. Minimum maintenance cost.13. Stainless steel tubing & fittings.

Advantages of Water Mist SystemGaseous Systems Do Not Have

14. Smoke scrubbing effect (remove smoke)Binding of smoke particles by mist droplets.Washing out of gases (eg. HCL) via huge reaction surface.

15. Fire extinguishing effect not affected by ventilation (with door & window opened)

→ Less contamination by smoke

Added Advantages of Water Mist SystemAdditional Safety Feature

16. Nitrogen pressure status monitoringfeature

17. Confirmation of system discharge signal18. Fittings used are recommended with high

pressure compression type.19. Cylinder valves are incorporated with

safety feature to absorb back pressureduring discharge

Comparison Chart

Product GWP2 ODP1 ATM Life (years)Halon 1211 4 N/A 15Halon 1301 5800 12-16 100Fogex/Mistex N/A N/A N/AHalotron 1 90 0.014 3.5 ~ 11Triodide <5 N/A 1 DayCEA 614 5200 N/A 3100CEA 410 5500 N/A 2600FE 13 9000 N/A 280FE 25 3400 N/A 41FE 241 440 0.022 7NAF PIII ~300 0.0172 3.3NAF SIII 1358 0.044 14FM-200 2050 N/A 31CO2 1 N/A 120

Comparison Chart

Activity/Feature Sprinkler Halon CO2 Fogex

Non-toxic YES NO NO YES

Extinguish Class A & B fires NO YES YES YES

Environmentally friendly YES NO NO YES

Require fire pump* YES NO NO YES

Light weight NO YES NO YES

Service Accessibility YES YES YES YES

High heat absorption YES NO NO YES

Cost effectiveness NO NO NO YES

Running time (in-built safety) N/A NO NO YES

Evacuation plan requirement* NO YES YES NO

Service/refill cost effectiveness N/A NO NO YES

Fogex F20 Water Mist Nozzle

Fogex F20 Water Mist Nozzles (Open/Deluge Typed) Features:-

Solid Al. Bronze construction for added strength and reliabilityMulti-Orifice nozzlesIn-built Stainless steel 316 filter to prevent blockageTested and passed IMO MSC/Circ. 668/728 machinery spaces testsEnvironmental tested by Factory Mutual Approvals project identifier No. 3007879, Class 5560Approved for use in marine vessels and off-shore applications by DNV, BV, ABS and Lloyd’s RegisterCeiling heights up to 5.0 metresNozzle grid spacing 3m x 4mK-factor 0.64L/min/bar½ (6.4 L/min at 100 bar pressure)

3/8” BSP threadNo moving or rotating parts inside to become blocked or seizedSuitable for protection of machinery spaces (marine and land) and industrial hazards, combustion & gas turbine enclosures etcISO 9001 Quality Approved merchandiseEC Directives 96/98/EC Certified wheel marked

Fogex® FA20 Water Mist Nozzle

Fogex FA20 Water Mist NozzlesFeatures:-

Al. Bronze construction for added safety and reliabilityInternal Stainless steel 316 filter to prevent nozzle blockageChoice of glass temperature bulbs, eg 57°C, 68°C etcNo moving or rotating internal parts to become blocked or seizedSmall size and lightweight for enhanced aestheticsGrid spacing 3m x 4m maximumMaximum ceiling height of up to 5.0 metresK-factor 0.64L/min/bar½ (6.4 L/min at 100 bar pressure)Working pressure between 100 – 110 barsTest pressure 320 barsSingle fluid nozzleISO 9001 Quality Assured merchandiseSuitable for hotels/motels, offices, computer suites, residential dwellings,

fat fryers, machinery spaces, industrial hazards, historical buildings, libraries etcBSP 3/8” thread

Fogex/Mistex System Types

• Fogex/Mistex is supplied in three modes:• - Pumped systems using high pressure,

Electric or Diesel driven reciprocating piston pumps

• - Pressure Skid Modules (PSM’s)• - Portable or semi-portable units, ie

Fogex® Porta-mist

FOGEX PSM - Cylinder Systems

- Red cylinders are filled with water

- Nitrogen as propellant at 200 bar

- Cylinders with internal lining

- 50L, 67.5L & more sizes cylinders

- Automatic and electric actuation

- Stand alone system

-Extreme Low refilling costs

-Skid comes in optional

FOGEX CYLINDERS SYSTEM

FOGEX CYLINDERS SYSTEM

- Compact design

- 100 - 120 bar pressure

- 20 - 360 l/min pumps

-Immediate re-operation after actuation

-Conventional or PLC Control Cabinet Optional

- High reliability

- Small break-tank sizes

FOGEX PumpSystems

FOGEX Diesel Driven Pump

FOGEX Typical Marine Pumps

Fire Tests• Phirex Australia has undertaken numerous live fire tests for its Mistex & Fogex Water Mist

Fire Protection Systems at independent fire research laboratories. The following is a summary list of all fire testing undertaken to date:

– Mar 1993 Machinery Spaces AMSA & DOT (WA) Aust.– Mar 1994 Aircraft cabin Fire Service College U.K.– May 1995 Machinery spaces SINTEF NBL Norway– May 1995 Turbine space Royal Navy (MOD) U.K.– Nov 1995 Electric Transformers UNI Storebrand Norway– Jan 1996 Fat fryers UK Fire International U.K.– Mar 1996 Machinery spaces VTT Building Tech Finland– Apr 1996 Public spaces VTT Building Tech Finland– Apr 1996 Luxury cabins VTT Building Tech Finland– Jun 1996 Accommodation areas VTT Building Tech Finland– Jun 1996 Service areas VTT Building Tech Finland– Jul 1996 Escalator rooms MRTC H.K.– Aug 1996 Computer equipment Heineken Breweries Holland– Oct 1996 Electrical cable tunnel SP Boras (Sweden) Swed.– Oct 1997 Electric cable tunnel Mercury Energy N.Z.– Sep 2000 Machinery spaces VTT Building Tech Finland– Sep 2000 Combustion turbines VTT Building Tech Finland– Sep 2000 Gas turbines VTT Building Tech Finland– Sep 2000 Industrial hazards VTT Building Tech Finland– Mar 2002 Local applications VTT Building Tech Finland– Sep 2002 Theatre tests Bari Fire Service Italy– Nov 2002 Machinery spaces H.K.F.S.D. H.K.– Mar 2003 Machinery spaces H.K.F.S.D. H.K.– Sep 2003 LUL Escalator rooms London Underground U.K.– Apr 2004 Prison Buildings/Cells Scottish Prisons U.K.– Feb 2005 Transformer Tests KEPCO/FILK Korea– Feb 2006 Electric Turbines Tests Western Power Aust.

Fogex Fire Testing

• Fogex has been tested at VTT Building & Transport, independent fire & research laboratories in Finland in accordance with IMO Guidelines MSC/Circ. 668/728 and IMO MSC/Circ. 913 for machinery spaces (marine)

• Fogex has been tested at VTT in accordance with Factory Mutual Research Corporation (USA) for machinery spaces, industrial hazards and combustion & gas turbine enclosures on land

• Fogex has been tested in a very large theatre building in an area exceeding 25,000m³ with no restrictions to air supply and with nozzles at 9.0 metres above ground level

• Fogex nozzles have been tested in accordance with IMO Guidelines by Factory Mutual in the USA

• Fogex has been tested to Korean Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) Standards for electric transformers at FILK Laboratories in Korea.

• Fogex has been tested for prison cell applications in the UK.• Fogex has been tested at Hong Kong Fires Services Department for machinery spaces and

escalator rooms.• Fogex has been tested for escalator rooms for London Underground Limited in the UK.• Fogex has been tested for residential applications in the UK

Witnessing of Tests

• All fire testing in accordance with IMO Guidelines has been witnessed by Lloyd’s Register of Shipping, Det Norske Veritas, American Bureau of Shipping, Bureau Veritas and Factory Mutual

• All fire testing for Factory Mutual test protocols for machinery spaces, industrial hazards and combustion & gas turbine enclosures has been witnessed by FMRC

Fogex Fire Test Photo’s

Fogex Fire Test Photo’s

Fogex Fire Test Photo’s

Product Acceptances/Approvals• As a result of fire testing, Phirex Australia has obtained numerous product

approvals since 1993 for its Mistex & Fogex Water Mist Fire Protection Systems as follows:

MISTEX SYSTEM:

• Dept. of Transport (W.A.) - Type Acceptance• Department of Transport (QLD) - Type Acceptance• Department of Transport (S.A.) - Type Acceptance• Department of Transport (Vic) - Type Acceptance• MSA (UK) - Type Acceptance• Italiane Navale - Type Acceptance• Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba) - Type Acceptance• Department of Fire & Explosion (Norway) - Type Acceptance• Taiwan Government - Type Acceptance• Papua New Guinea - Type Acceptance• Maritime & Safety Authority New Zealand - Type Acceptance• SINTEF NBL (Norway) - Letter of Statement

Product Acceptances/ApprovalsFOGEX SYSTEM:

Lloyd’s Register of Shipping (UK) - IMO Marine ApprovalsDet Norske Veritas DNV (Oslo) - IMO marine approvalsFactory Mutual Research (USA) - machinery spaces to be finalisedFactory Mutual Research (USA) - industrial hazards to be finalisedFactory Mutual Research (USA) - combustion & gas turbine spaces to be finalisedAmerican Bureau of Shipping - IMO marine approvalsUK MCA - marine approvals IMO (to be finalised)US Coast Guard - IMO marine approvals (to be finalised)Bureau Veritas – IMO Type AcceptanceVDS – Land approvals (to be finalised)Fire & Rescue Dept. of Malaysia (BOMBA) – AcceptanceHong Kong Fire Services Department – AcceptanceUnited Arab Emirates – Civil Defence ApprovalsUK Government acceptance for prison cellsRINA (Italy) – IMO marine acceptance

Applicable Standards

• Fogex for Marine Applications:• LR, DNV, ABS, BV Rules• EC Council Directives• IMO MSC/Circ. 668/728 & MSC/Circ. 913• SOLAS ’74• Fogex for Land Applications:• Authorities having jurisdiction• Factory Mutual Approvals• NFPA 750 Standards

Applications

• Machinery spaces on board marine vessels or on land• Off-shore and on-shore platforms• Large warehouses, museums, libraries, churches, offices, residential

apartments, shops, arcades, hotels, old aged homes, cinemas• Computer rooms, electric switch gear rooms, data server rooms, electric

transformer substations• Escalator rooms and underground rail substations• Railways, ie locomotives and rolling stock• Military installations, eg aircraft hangars, command centres, ammunition

storage, fuel depots, police emergency centres• Tyre manufacturing & rubber products storage facilities• Re-fuelling depots and petrol stations• Airports and sea ports• Spray paint booths• Tunnels and undercover car parks• Hospitals & penitentiaries• And many more…

Extremely suitable for Flammable Liquid Stores

- Fast extinguishment

- Rapid cooling of surrounding area

- Prevention of fire spread

- Minimal water discharge

- Completely sealed compartments not required

- No pre-warning time

- Washing out of toxic gases

- Optional foam enhancement

ReferencesTaiwan Air Force F16 Aircraft Hangar

ReferencesTaiwan Air Force F16 Aircraft Hangar

Chidlom Terminal, Bangkok

ReferencesTaiwan Electric Transformers

References

Taiwan Transformers

ReferencesTaiwan Electric Transformers

References

Taiwan Transformers

1.6Km Long Cable Tunnel

Offshore

Protection of gas turbines with an open system

Emergency Generator Protection

FOGEX® WATER MIST FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR COMBUSTION & GAS TURBINES

Wafer Fab Plant - Chemicals dispense protection

Western Australia Museum

Museum pump house

ContactHead Quarters:

Phirex Australia78 Roberts Street, Osborne Park 6017

Western AustraliaTel: +61+8+9444 3244Fax: +61+8+9444 3255

Asia Regional Office (Singapore)Phirex Far East

No 10 Kaki Bukit Road 1, #03-28KB Industrial Building

Singapore 408934Tel: +65 6336 6058 Fax: +65 6336 6059

Mobile: +65 9002 0773 Email: sales@phirexfareast.comWebsite: www.phirexfareast.com