Fire Suppression - FM200/HFC227ea

Fire Suppression System
FM-200 is a clean agent fire suppression system used to protect high-valie assets and equipment from fire damage. It is a colorless, odorless gas thaf is electrically non-conductive and nor Corrosive.
Key Characteristics:
1.Fast Suppression: FM-200 suppresses fires quicky, typically within 10 seconds.
2.Clean Agent: Leaves no residue, making it ideal for protecting sensitive equipment.
3.Electrically Non-Conductive: Safe for use in electrical rooms and data centers.
4.Non-Corrosive: Won’t damage equipment or materials.
5.Low Toxicity: Safe for human exposure in accordance with NFPA 2001.
Applications:
1.Data Centers: Protects sensitive computer equipment from fire damage.
2.Telecommunications: (Safeguards communication equipment and facilities.
3.Electrical Rooms: Protects electrical equipment and switchgear.
4.Museurns. Safeguards valuable artwork and historical artifacts.
5.Industrial Facilities: Protects high-value equipment and processes.
System Components:
1.Agent Storage: FM-200 is stored in cylinders or tanks.
2.Distribution Network: Pipes distribute the agent to the protected ares
3.Nozzles: Discharge the agent into the protected area.
4.Control Panel: Monitors and controls the system.
5.Detection System: Detects fires and triggers the system.
Advantages:
1.Fast and Effective Suppression:
Quickly extirushes fires, minimizing damage.
2.Minimal vsiness Interruption:
Systerns can be designed to minimize downtine.
3.Low Mintenance: Simple maintenance requirements reduce costs.
4.Environmentally Friendly: FM-200 has a low global warming potential.
Standards and Regulations:
1.NFPA 2001: Standard on Clean Agent
Fire Extinguishing Systems.
2.ISO 14520: Gaseous fire-extinguishing systems.
3.EN 15004: Fixed firefighting systems.
FM-200 is a retable and effective clean agent fire suppression system, widely used to protect high-value assets and equipment from fire damage.
How to Design FM-200 gas-based fire suppression system:

1. Determine the Volume of the Protected Space (V):
–  Calculate the volume of the space that needs protection.
Use the formula:
[ V = L \times W \times H]
–  For example, if the space is 10 meters long, 8 meters wide, and 4 meters high:
[V = 10 \times 8 \times 4 = 320 \, \text{m}^3]

2. Determine the Design Concentration (C):
–  Identify the fire hazard classification. For C-type hazards, the design concentration is typically 7.20%.
Apply a safety factor to account for uncertainties. Here, the safety factor is 1.2.
–  Calculate the final design concentration:
[C = 7.20 \times 1.2 = 8.64 \%]

3. Calculate the Specific Vapor Volume (S):
–  This depends on the minimum temperature in the protected area. Use the formula:
[S = 0.1269 + (0.0005 \times T)\]
–  For a minimum temperature \( T \) of 21°C:
[S = 0.1269 + (0.0005 \times 21) = 0.1374 \, \text{m}^3/\text{kg}]

4. Calculate the Required FM-200 Weight (W):
–  Use the formula to find the weight of FM-200 needed:
[W = \frac{V}{S} \times \frac{C}{100 – C}]
– Plug in the values:
[W = \frac{320}{0.1374} \times \frac{8.64}{100 – 8.64}]
– This calculation gives approximately 203.62 pounds of FM-200 needed.

5. Determine the Number of Nozzles:
– First, find the protected area in square feet:
[text{Protected Area} = L \times W]
– For a space of 10 feet by 8 feet:
[text{Protected Area} = 10 \times 8 = 80 \, \text{ft}^2]

– Coverage Area per Nozzle:
– 90° corner nozzle: Covers 95 ft²
– 180° corner nozzle: Covers 190 ft²
– 360° corner nozzle: Covers 380 ft²

Based on these coverage areas, determine how many nozzles are required to cover the protected area effectively.

By following these steps, user can accurately design an FM-200 fire suppression system tailored to your specific needs.