Ultrafog®

High Pressure Water Mist System

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Ultrafog® High Pressure Water Mist System

Ultrafog® is a superior Class 1 water mist system and typically operates at 100 bar pressure, being

originally designed for arduous duty in the marine industry, where robust provable international

testing and standards have to be the best.

The system uses 10% of the water typically used in sprinkler systems and the unique design

of the nozzle ensures that even total immersion in a brine tank for 6 months does not block

or effect the performance.

Duty and standby multi stage pump sets or water cylinders powered by

nitrogen gas deliver water through micro bore stainless steel piping which can

be accurately formed to suit the fabric of the building.

Extreme temperatures in food processes involving oil and grease are subject to frequent

fires and these are quickly extinguished using Ultrafog® high pressure water mist, which

vapourises into micron size particles to become steam, instantly cooling the fire with no

damage or mess - just pure water with no additives.

Fire Brigades in certain circumstances use water mist for fighting fires in the knowledge that it is

vastly more effective in dropping the temperature, cooling and isolating the source of the fire.

Robust Engineering, Proven Standards and Focused Project Management ensure complete

satisfaction.

The non-invasive qualities of the Ultrafog® High Pressure Water Mist System make it the preferred

choice for people-based environments such as: High Voltage Applications, Hotels, Offices, Gas

Turbines, Stately Homes, Utilities, Tunnels, Food Production, Machinery Spaces, Leisure Industry

as well as a Replacement for Sprinkler Systems.

Intelligent Fire Fighting With Water

Ultra’s High Pressure Water Mist Systems offer intelligent fire fighting solutions for rapid suppression

in critical asset environments such as factory processes, machinery and plant spaces, computer rooms,

laboratories, historic buildings, power generation, telecommunications and restaurants with deep fat

fryers.

Why you should consider water mist:

Neat, economical installation with small diameter pipes Uses existing control systems

Low cost reinstatement after system discharge Smoke damage reduced

Causes minimal damage to surroundings Low water consumption

Electric, pneumatic and manual activation Minimal whole-life costs

Safe for personnel in occupied areas Low maintenance costs

Rapid fire suppression and control Environmentally sound

Corrosion resistant components Easy to retrofit

Enclosure integrity not required

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Ultrafog® Test Passes And Approvals

All equipment is pressure tested to 112 times working pressure and component tested to existing

marine environment giving a superior robust performance in any environment.

IMO MSC/ Circ.668/1165IMO MSC/Circ. 847IMO MSC/Circ. 913RES A 800 Cabins, Luxury cabins, Corridor, Public Spaces (2.5m & 5m), Shops and Stores,ISO15371:2000 (SP) Fat Fryer ApprovalUL Tested Nozzles10 MW Semi closed transformer enclosure (tested at I.F.)30 MW Open transformer enclosure (tested at I.F.)(SP) Method 2377 (Fire test procedures for water spray fire suppression systems in smallmachinery space areas)LUL Escalator TestClass 1 rated according to NFPA (USA)Swedish Test Laboratory (SP)Sintef (Norway)DNV (Norway) Performance Effectiveness AnalysisUL (USA) Component TestUSA Navy Fire Fighting Performance RequirementsInternational Maritime OrganisationSafety Certificate

Circ 847 activation by detection Circ 668 913 Machinery Spaces Bureau Veritas

Accreditation

IMO Resolution A50, IMO MSC Circular 66 8 Maritime, intern

NFPA 750 / NFPA 13 USA / Worldwide

Factory Mutual - various standards and drafts Insurance / USA

CEN draft, prEN 14975 / (TS 14975) Europe

AS 4587 Australia

Danish Regulation 251 / 254 Denmark

Tests

Ultra Suppression Systems is certified according to ISO 9001.

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Special Hazard Protection

Print Presses

Manufacturing Process Fire Protection

Generators/Turbines – Diesel and Generators

Food Ovens/Fryers

Electrical Transformers – Tested on KUA

High Pressure Water Mist is a clean effective local application for protection systems on fast flaming

fires when the transformation from micron size droplets to steam is instantaneous.

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Definitions

Definition

Ultrafog® is a Class 1 High Pressure Water Mist System as defined by the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA 750) and draft European (CEN) standards. The systems operate between

approximately 60 and 200 bar with droplet sizes ranging between 10 and 200 microns.

Performance

The use of high pressures and a range of specially developed discharge heads mean an Ultrafog®

system will generate a range of droplet sizes that ensure effective fire fighting. The efficiency of an

Ultrafog® system is such that it will use less than 10% of the water discharged by a comparable

conventional sprinkler system.

Ultrafog® systems and components are tested by the Swedish (SP) and Norwegian (SINTEF) Test

Laboratories that are fully authorised by the International Marine Organisation (IMO) and accepted by

NFPA. The systems are tested and approved to the requirements of IMO Res. A.800 for

accommodation spaces, stores and service spaces, IMO Msc/Circ. 1165 and IMO Msc/Circ. 913 for

machinery spaces and pump rooms. Component testing is also undertaken by Underwriters

Laboratories.

INTELLIGENT OPTIONS - Ultrafog® systems can be configured in several ways:

Open (Deluge)

A Water Fog System using open discharge heads attached to a pipe network that is connected via a

valve to a pressurised water supply. The valve is controlled mechanically or by means of a detection

system. When the valve is opened, water flows into the pipe network and is discharged through all the

heads attached to that network.

Wet Pipe

A Water Fog System using automatic (frangible bulb) discharge heads attached to a pipe network

containing water and connected to a pressurised water supply. The water will discharge immediately

from any head opened by the heat of a fire.

Dry Pipe

A Water Fog System with its pipe network filled with compressed air. When a discharge head is

opened by the heat of a fire the drop in pressure causes a dry pipe valve to open. Water under

pressure then enters the pipe network and discharges through any opened heads.

Pre-Action

A Water Fog System as described above but with a supplemental smoke or flame detection system

covering the same area. Actuation of the detection system will also open the dry pipe valve and allow

water to fill the pipe network. If heat then opens one or more automatic heads, water will be

discharged immediately.

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Saves Time, Space And Money

Reduces fire-related damage

The Ultra Water Mist System suffocates and cools down the fire quickly and effectively. It thereby

inhibits the flow of heat beyond the fire zone which helps to minimise the risk of fire related damage.

In certain circumstances, smoke and water mist droplets entrain and drop to a lower level - effectively

cleaning the atmosphere.

Reduces water damage

The Ultra Water Mist System puts out fires as effectively as any other sprinkler system but with

considerably less water consumption. Water mist systems are designed to the same or better

standards than sprinkler systems.

For the majority of environments water mist has proved to be the optimum solution - it puts out most

fires quickly and effectively without significant consequential damage. Structural engineers do not

want vast amounts of water within a buildings’ fabric.

The lower water consumption is an advantage but can be crucial in areas with electrical equipment, in

preserving historic buildings or in spaces where important documents, equipment or artifacts are

kept.

Saves space

The Ultra Water Mist System uses smaller pipes than traditional sprinkler systems. This is a great

advantage not only when installing into existing buildings, but also for above-ceiling installation in

new buildings where space can be a premium and when designing local application fire systems.

Reduced Installation time

Using stainless steel piping eliminates corrosion and debris issues that can occur in traditional

systems.

Looks good!

Nozzles can be powder coated to most colours and are very discreet.

Highly effective

The advantages of using High Pressure Water Mist Systems (Ultrafog®) give the specifier confidence in

designing a robust system with the right approvals and reference sites to ensure quality fire

protection.

Ultra Suppression Systems Limited

Oakridge House, Wellington Road, High Wycombe,

Buckinghamshire HP12 3PR

Tel: 01494 444123

Fax: 01494 444345

Freephone: 0845 6008330

Email: info@ultrass.co.uk

Web: www.ultrass.co.uk

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