High-Pressure CO2 Fire Suppression System（HP CO2）
CO2 DHP system, or Direct High Pressure Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing System. It is a firefighting system that utilizes high-pressure liquid carbon dioxide as the extinguishing agent. By releasing high-pressure liquid CO2 directly from storage containers, it effectively suppresses various Class A, B, and C fires. In areas dense with precision electronic equipment and valuable items, as well as places with flammable materials, the use of wet chemical fire extinguishing systems is often not the best choice, as it may cause damage to equipment, leading to data loss and equipment damage. You will find that in environments with valuable equipment and a large number of staff, clean agent fire suppression systems using inert gases are commonly used to suppress fires.
CO2 Fire Suppression System
How does a CO2 fire extinguishing system put out fires?
Fire requires oxygen, fuel, and heat to continue burning. Removing one of these elements can suppress or extinguish the fire. While some suppressants reduce the heat of the fire, CO2 fire extinguishing systems remove oxygen to suppress the fire. When the suppression system detects smoke or a fire, it releases CO2 into the protected space. As the oxygen levels drop rapidly and the CO2 levels rise quickly, the fire is suppressed or extinguished.
Are CO2 fire extinguishing systems dangerous?
One must exercise extreme caution when using CO2 fire extinguishing systems, and personnel should never be present in the protected area during discharge. Even inhaling small amounts of carbon dioxide can be harmful or even fatal. Generally, a CO2 fire extinguishing system will flood the protected space with a concentration of 34% carbon dioxide. A concentration of 7.5% is considered harmful to humans.
Typically, alarm devices are installed to warn personnel to evacuate before the CO2 is released. Additionally, the design and installation of CO2 fire extinguishing systems must comply with local safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Fire Extinguishing Process of a CO2 Fire Extinguishing System
- 1. Detection: Fire detectors sense the fire signal.
- 2. Activation: The signal from the detector triggers the fire extinguishing system.
- 3. Release: The system opens the valve of the storage container, releasing high-pressure liquid CO2.
- 4. Distribution: CO2 is distributed to the fire area through a network of pipes.
- 5. Extinguishing: CO2 covers the fire source, displaces oxygen, reduces temperature, and suppresses the combustion reaction, thereby extinguishing the flame.
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Where is CO2 fire suppression system most effective?
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) fire extinguishing systems are widely used in various settings due to their efficiency, environmental friendliness, and cost-effectiveness, particularly in places that require rapid response and minimal fire damage.
Data Centers and Server Rooms
Museums and archives
Oil and gas facilities
Food processing and refrigeration facilities
Ships and offshore platforms
Application Scenarios
Suitable for extinguishing the following fires:
- Gas fires where the gas supply can be cut off before extinguishing.
- Liquid fires or fires involving melting solids such as paraffin and asphalt.
- Solid surface fires and some deep-seated solid fires involving cotton, textiles, paper, etc.
- Electrical fires.
Inappropriate Application Areas:
- Fires involving chemical products containing oxidizers, such as nitrocellulose and gunpowder.
- Fires involving reactive metals such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, titanium, and zirconium.
- Fires involving metal hydrides such as potassium hydride and sodium hydride.
FlareNix CO2 Fire Suppression System
This is the FCO2 Fire Suppression System we have developed, an indispensable part of the fire suppression system. You can purchase or equip it according to your actual needs to protect your life safety and valuable assets.
High-Pressure CO2 Fire Extinguisher is a robust fire safety tool specifically designed for swift response to Class B and C fires, which are fires involving flammable liquids and gases.
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