CO2 Fire Suppression Systems

CO₂ systems are the preferred choice as an extinguishant for a multitude of critical facilities. Fast, efficient and adaptable to a wide range of hazards, the discharge of carbon dioxide [a low-cost clean agent] is non-damaging to property and electrically non-conductive. Multi-Hazard Protection can be designed to provide automatic, simultaneous discharge for a variety of hazards and configurations.

CO₂ systems are used for:

Power Generation
Cement Plant/Blast Furnace Indirect Coal Firing Systems
Metal Production and Processing
Printing
Automotive
Electronics Operations
Electronics/Computer Production
Research Facilities
Shipboard (Marine) Systems
Automated Storage and Retrieval Facilities

Low-pressure CO₂ systems and equipment are best suited for applications where large quantities of CO₂are needed. A high-pressure system is recommended for smaller hazards or where space is limited.

Benefits of CO2:

Fast - Within seconds, CO₂ penetrates the entire hazard areas to smother the combustion.
Environmentally Friendly - CO₂ exists as a gas in the earth's atmosphere and is one of the by-products of combustion. It's use has no environmental impact.
Non-damaging - CO₂ does not cause spoilage, requires no clean up and leaves no residue.
Non-conductive - CO₂ is electrically non-conductive, allowing use for a wide variety of special applications.
Adaptive - CO₂ is effective on a wide range of flammable and combustible materials.

A CO₂ fire suppression system consists of one or more banks of cylinder storage containers to supply the CO₂ extinguishing agent. Flexible discharge hoses connect the cylinders into a piping manifold. The manifold distributes the agent into the piping network. Nozzles regulate the flow of CO₂ into the protected area.

Contact Advanced Safety Fire Protection to learn more about CO₂ Fire suppression systems.