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Fire Suppression Systems

Fire Suppression Systems. Fireaway, LLC 11503 K-Tel Drive Minnetonka, MN. Fire Suppression Systems.

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Fire Suppression Systems

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  1. Fire Suppression Systems Fireaway, LLC 11503 K-Tel Drive Minnetonka, MN

  2. Fire Suppression Systems • Stat-Xsystems provide highly effective fire suppression for fires in enclosed facilities and local spaces. This is true of all aerosols – which are in fact one of the most effective extinguishing technologies available. All aerosols are effective in putting out fires. In that sense – and in that sense only - all are similar. • Beyond that, however, there are stark differences between aerosol generators and manufacturers associated with: • Effectiveness – amount of agent required • Particle sizes generated • Composition of Aerosol (gas particulate mixture) • Chemistry – beyond KNO3 base • By-products produced • Cleanliness • Toxicity • Quality – Materials and Methods of Manufacture • Design – Computer Aided Design, Fire Protection Experience • Service • Training, local, etc. • Certification We feel that, on all these issues Stat-Xis your best solution.

  3. Fire Suppression Systems Why Stat-X aerosol generators? • Proven Technology • Developed in the USA. • Manufactured in USA in ISO 9002 Facility. • Self-contained unit. • Consists of solid state charge and cooling blocks. • Non-pressurized until activation. • Upon activation, aerosol of ultra-fine particles ( 2 micron) is dispersed under pressure (~ 50 psi ). • Agent is: - 5 times as effective as Halon. - 10 times as effective as Halon Replacements. • Listed/Approved to UL 2127 Standard for Inert Gas Clean Agent Extinguishing System Units • Only unit currently produced that meets all requirements of NFPA Standard 2010

  4. Aerosol Features • Environmentally friendly - ODP= 0. - No Global Warming Potential. • Safe for personnel at normal design parameters • Non-corrosive - Extensive tests run on a wide variety of structural and specialized materials used in electronics and aviation. • Safer than Halon 1301 or Halon replacement agents - no thermal breakdown in presence of fire. • Will not harm electronic equipment or magnetic media. • Significant installation and maintenance savings - does not require pressure vessels, manifolds, nozzles or pipe work.

  5. Aerosol Features • Easy clean-up, can normally be quickly vented from the room. • Rugged, corrosion resistant construction – utilizes stainless steel for all critical elements. • Flexible - Available in sizes from 30gram through 2500gram. • Electrical, Thermal, and Manual activation options. • Suitable for a wide range of hazards. • Post fire downtime is minimal – merely replace discharged generator in existing bracket and re-connect wiring. • Ceiling Mounted - Does not occupy valuable floor space. • Transportable – easily reconfigured for changes in protected volume. • Long shelf life - 10 + years.

  6. Aerosol Features • Flow characteristics similar to gaseous agents. Remains suspended in air for extended period of time providing long hold times - up to 1 hour. • Suppression Mechanism: • Primary suppression mechanism is chemical interference with free radicals of flame. • Interrupts propagation of fire. • Secondary mechanisms include: • Dilution of of flammable medium with inert gases. • Cooling. • Results in very rapid suppression with a minimal amount of agent. • Weight and space reductions up to 90% over conventional systems.

  7. Extinguishing Mechanism THE FIRE TRIANGLE: REMOVE ANY ELEMENT = SUPPRESSION CO2 INERGEN ARGONITE INERT GASES OXYGEN FIRE FM 200 FE 25 ECARO NOVAC Stat-XHALON FUEL HEAT Stat-Xinhibits the ability of the fire to fuel itself through interaction with free radicals – O, OH, H.

  8. Extinguishing Mechanism “Fire propagation” radicals are essential elements in the propagation of the fire – OH, H, and O. Stat-Xsuppresses the fire (primarily) by chemical interference with these free radicals within the fire zone – thus interrupting the on-going fire reaction Potassium radicals (K) are the main active component of Stat-Xaerosol. They are very active and react with these “propagation radicals” – much like the bromine radicals do in Halons. The chemical reaction may be represented as follows, for example: K + OH = KOH KOH + H = K + H2O K + OH, etc… In addition, the flame propagation radicals recombine on the surface area of the ultra-fine aerosol particulate to further interfere with flame propagation: O + H = OH H + OH = H2O As a result, Stat-Xdelivers extremely rapid suppression times.

  9. Exit Ports Cooling Block OxidationBlock Actuator Charge Generator Overview • Patents granted in the United States, Canada, Germany, and Russia. Additional Patents are pending in these and other countries around the world.

  10. Applications • Stat-Xfire suppressionsystems have been tested and Listed to UL 2127 Standard for Inert Gas Clean Agent Extinguishing System Units. Due to their fast response time, low fire extinguishing concentration, and environmental safety,Stat-Xfire suppression systems may be used in critical applications across a wide range of industries. Aerosol generators are currently protecting and are suitable for use in: • Typical Applications: • Telecommunications Flammable Liquid Storage • Data Processing Marine Engine Rooms • Process Control Rooms High Value Mobile Equipment • Power Plants Industrial Equipment • Turbine Enclosures Storage Vaults • Stat-Xsystems are not suitable for the following hazards; or, where the following materials may be present: • • Deep-seated Class A materials: (wood fiber, cotton, etc.) • • Electrical equipment operating at over 40,000V • • Metal Hydrides, Pyrophoric substances, and chemical substances which smolder and burn without air • • Metal powders ( magnesium, titanium, etc.) • • Environments rated Hazardous (explosive atmospheres)

  11. Grams / m3 Agents Extinguishing Concentration Comparison: Class B 700 700 Carbon Dioxide 600 500 Halon 500 Replacements 400 Halon 1301 300 250 200 Stat-X 100 50 0

  12. Typical InstallationMobile Telephone Base Station

  13. ToxicologyStat-XAerosol Physical PropertiesAverage Values @ 100 gram/m3*Tests Conducted by Accredited/Certified Laboratory in the United StatesTime weighted Average Comparison to Automobile Airbag Emission Standard & NIOSH Standard Gas Products: (ppm) NO2 NO NOX = NO+NO2 CO CO2 NH3 Solid Particulate: K2CO3 KHCO3 KNO2 Other Potassium Compounds NH4HCO3 pH in solution = 8.6 Particle Size Distribution: <1 m <2 m <5 m >5 m Operating & Storage Conditions: Humidity Temperature Shelf Life Stat-X 15 minute TWA 1.08 0.97 2.05 84.20 756.00 58.30 NIOSH IDLH 20.00 100.00 120.00 1,200.00 40,000.00 300.00 Percent 55.2% 8.2% 7.9% 5.5% 23.2% Percent 3% 78% 97% 3% 98% @ +35°C -54°C to +54°C 10 Years+ Auto Air Bag Emission Std 20 minute TWA 9.90 50.10 60.00 445.00 40,000.00 151.50

  14. Competitive ComparisonAerosol Generators • Background: • Aerosol technology originated with Soyuz as an offshoot of propellant development for the Russian space program. First units exported from Russia were Pyrogen units sold into Australia. Basic formula has changed little over the past 10 –12 years and is approximately: • KNO3 62.3% Plasticised Nitrocellulose 22.4% • Carbon 9.0% • Additives 6.3% • This formula is the basis for the following products being marketed through out the world: • Company/ProductProduced In • Pyrogen Russia/Malaysia • Fire Pro/Cellanova* Russia/Cyprus • Dynamit Nobel (Soyuz Lic.) Germany • Spectrex (Soyuz Lic.) Israel • Ansul/Micro-K (Spectrex Lic.) U.S.A • *Hybrid

  15. Competitive ComparisonAerosol Generators • These “Soyuz” type units are characterized by some or all of the following: • High levels of toxic gases produced – NOX, CO, HCN, H2S • Potential corrosion issues • High heat output (compound burns at 1800°C - 2000°C • Larger particle sizes (less effective, not clean) • Less actual aerosol discharged (e.g. only 40% - 50%) • Produces 40% particulate, 60% gas (less effective) • Chemical coolants (negative chemical interaction with aerosol) • Cheap or inconsistent production methods (use of lower quality chemicals and materials)

  16. Competitive ComparisonAerosol Generators • Stat-Xwas developed to deal with the negative aspects of the earlier generation products – with a focus on improved extinguishing performance, reducing heat generated, decreasing particle size, and minimizing the production of toxic gas by-products. Fundamental change in formulation and methods of manufacture: • KNO3 75.0% Dicyandiamide 16.5% • Organic Resin 8.5% • By contrast Stat-X: • Burns at 1200°C (much cooler) • Uses reagent grade chemicals – 99.5% + Pure (consistent) • Ultra-fine mean average particle size - 1-2 µm (clean, effective) • Discharges 75% -85% of starting mass (efficient) • Produces 70% aerosol, 30% gas (effective suppression) • Hermetically sealed (stable over time – no moisture entry) • Physical Coolant (no negative chemical interaction with aerosol • Very “cool” average maximum exit temp at 24 inches = < 75°C

  17. Competitive ComparisonGas Suppression Systems FM 200 ØMost widely accepted, major competition in USA ØMinor Global Warming issues – 36.5 Atmospheric Lifetime Ø10 times less effective than Stat-X ØSuppresses by “cooling” ØRequires 30% more floor space than Halon ØLess effective on Class B fires – 15% more than Class A ØCostly after discharge – Agent + valve re-build ($300/valve) INERGEN ØNitrogen/Argon/Carbon Dioxide Mixture ØLowers Oxygen content Ø10 times + less effective than Stat-X ØNo GWP, 0 = ODP ØRequires huge amounts of floor-space ØVery expensive hardware – 2200 psi ØSpecial venting required ØDifficult to refill. Need exact proportions ØCostly valve rebuild after discharge – ($700/tank valve)

  18. Competitive ComparisonGas Suppression Systems FE 25 Ø    HFC-125 Ø    Fike selling as “ECARO” Ø    14 times less effective than Stat-X Ø    Suppresses by “cooling” Ø    Used historically in unoccupied areas Ø    DuPont literature has stated “not suitable for occupied” Ø    Some questions on suitability in occupied areas Ø    Costly after discharge – Agent +valve re-build ($300) NOVEC 1230 Ø    Perfluoroketone Ø    Suppresses by “cooling” Ø    10 times + less effective than Stat-X Ø    Low GWP, 0 = ODP Ø    Very new – little track record Ø    Some toxicity issues unresolved Ø    15% - 20% more expensive than FM 200 FIRETRACE Ø    Protects only cabinet space Ø    Costly – More expensive to protect cabinet only than Stat-Xfor total room protection.

  19. Thermal Units

  20. Electrical Units

  21. Fire Suppression Systems Thank you for your Attention! 11503 K-Tel Drive Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343 USA 952- 935-9745 www.fireaway.biz

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