Argus Fire Provide Deluge and Water Spray Systems

As part of their wide range of fire protection systems, Argus Fire Protection provide deluge and water spray systems. Deluge systems are installations with a discharge pipe array fitted with open sprinkler heads or water spray nozzles with the water to the discharge pipe array being controlled by a quick opening (deluge) valve.

The operation of the deluge valve is controlled by an independent detection system, usually either electric (e.g. heat detectors, smoke detectors, or other detectors suited to the specific risk being protected) or a further system of small diameter piping with closed sprinkler heads charged with gas or water for control purposes.

 

With the new Health & Safety laws, Argus Fire Protection’s deluge systems are designed primarily for the protection of high hazard risks where intensive fires with a rapid rate of propagation are expected and it is desirable to discharge water simultaneously over the entire zone in which the fire may occur.

 

Water spray systems are utilised for more challenging fires where it is necessary to direct the water onto the hazard or surface being protected using directional nozzles. Water spray systems are most commonly used for exposure protection of bulk storage flammable and combustible liquid tanks to cool the shell, prevent explosion or collapse of the tank and extension of the fire. In addition, water spray systems can be utilized for extinguishment and control of some flammable liquids fires, some combustible liquid fires, class A combustibles, and electrical transformer.

 

Similarly, gaseous fire suppression systems (also referred to as clean agent systems) are utilised to protect high value assets such as computer server rooms, PLC control rooms, storage of irreplaceable artefacts where a high level of fire protection is required and the use of water or other suppressant agents would be damaging to the protected equipment.

 

Gaseous fire suppression systems extinguish fires using a gaseous agent that is able to permeate into cabinets and obstructed areas to ensure complete extinguishment. The gaseous agents are non-conductive and non-corrosive making them safe to use around live electrical equipment. The gaseous agents leave no residue so there is no clean up following a discharge and business is able to be quickly resumed.

 

For more information on Argus Fire and their fire protection systems, please go to http://www.argusfire.co.nz .