FirePro - AASYS

FPC Compound

FirePro systems use the latest generation of our patented FPC solid compound that is the pinnacle of many years of research and development. When activated the FPC solid compound is transformed into a rapidly expanding extremely effective and efficient fire extinguishing condensed aerosol.

The aerosol is propagated and evenly distributed in the enclosure under protection using the momentum generated during the transformation process. Unlike gaseous agents, the total flooding effect is achieved without increasing the pressure in the protected area/volume. Fire extinguishing is accomplished by the interruption of the chemical chain reactions occurring in the flame and not by the depletion of oxygen and/or cooling as suggested by the traditional triangle of fire.

FirePro technology extinguishes fire by inhibiting the chemical chain reactions in the flame on a molecular level, without depleting oxygen!

The FirePro Advantage

FirePro technology extinguishes fire by inhibiting the chemical chain reactions in the flame on a molecular level, without depleting oxygen!

Conventional fire extinguishing agents extinguish fire by one or a combination of the following three methods:

Cooling: By absorbing heat from the fire and lowering its temperature.

Starvation: By reducing or cutting-off the fuel supply.

Smothering: By removing oxygen or reducing it below a certain level.

Transformation Process

In a typical fire, there is intensive inter-reaction between atoms and fragments of unstable free radicals in the presence of oxygen. This continues until the burning fuel is depleted. FirePro extinguishes fire predominantly by inhibiting on a molecular level the chemical chain reactions present in combustion.

On activation of the FirePro unit, the FPC compound within is transformed into a rapidly expanding fire extinguishing condensed aerosol consisting mainly of Potassium salt-based K2CO3, H2O (vapor), N2 and CO2.

The gas-type, 3-D, properties of the condensed aerosol facilitate its even and fast distribution in the protected volume as well as its flow into the natural convection currents of combustion.

The solid particles of Potassium salts, which are of a few microns in size, are suspended in an inert gas that displays an extremely high surface to reaction mass ratio – a fact that increases efficiency – which results in less quantities of fire extinguishing agent required.

When the condensed aerosol reaches and reacts with the flame, Potassium radicals (K*) are formed mainly from the disassociation of K2CO3. The K*s bind to other flame free radicals (hydroxyls – OH-) forming stable products such as KOH. This action extinguishes fire without depleting the ambient oxygen content. KOH reacts further in the presence of CO2 and forms K2CO3.

The solid particles of Potassium Carbonate (K2CO3) have a diameter of less than five microns and remain in suspension in the protected room/enclosure for at least 30 minutes, preventing further re-ignition of the fire.

The FPC solid compound, developed after many years of Research & Development, utilizes environmentally friendly, naturally occurring Potassium salts with no pyrotechnic materials involved. Our dedication to sustainability is attested by the number and quality of EU and International Certificates, Listings and Approvals attained.

FirePro Products

Small – Medium Cylindrical Units

The compact design, efficiency and 15-year lifespan of these condensed aerosol generators give them a competitive edge. They can be used singularly for the protection of small confined enclosures or in combination for medium size spaces. This allows for a variety of solutions across a huge array of applications and industries.

View All Cylindrical Units

Box Type Units

The synergy achieved between the FirePro Box-Type generators and its monitoring, control and detection equipment offers a reliable solution in medium to large fire protection installations for a multitude of applications including marine spaces.

View All Box Type Units

HERO Manual Units

Fire & Rescue services are constantly under pressure to put out fires while reducing firefighter risk. Deployment of FirePro HERO in an enclosed space is proven to gain precious time by lowering the heat emissions, suppressing and or even extinguishing a fire.

View All HERO Units

Video Demonstrations

FirePro fire protection for power transformers

Fire protection of electrical panels

FirePro fire extinguishing test on lithium-ion batteries

FP-1000M HERO manual generator demo in Sweden

FP-1000M HERO manual generator demo in Finland

FirePro – allsaved oil fire suppression demo

FirePro fire protection for electrical panels

FirePro in-cabinet fire suppression solutions

FirePro leakage prevention system (LPS) demo

FirePro FP-40S total flooding demo in enclosure with 2 obstacles

FirePro® bulb thermal actuator (BTA) laboratory test

FirePro – Class B & C fire suppression test no re-ignition

Fire suppression test on lithium batteries

Fire suppression seminar & live demo

Compliance

FirePro products are certified and listed by Underwriters Laboratories in the USA and Canada, as well as the British Standards Institute and KIWA in Europe. FirePro generators are manufactured with a certified product life of 15 years, they are environmentally and ecologically friendly, non-toxic and non-corrosive, with Zero Ozone Depletion Factor & Zero Global Warming Potential.

FirePro systems are complemented by an advanced range of control & indicating panels and a state of the art range of thermo bulb self-activating devices.

Back Back to Solutions

About AASYS

AASYS was founded in 2009 as a company dedicated to detecting and suppressing fires across a number of industries. Driven by our appetite for innovation, and our patented DXS Fiber Optic Sensing approach – monitoring temperature, strain and acoustics – we have evolved dramatically, becoming industry leaders in the advanced field of condition monitoring.

Advanced Automated Systems is part of the Sekta Group.

Address

Unit 11A Growth Point Business Park, 2 Tonetti Street, Halfway House, Ext 7, Johannesburg, South Africa

+27 11 781 2293
+27 11 781 2294

Larger Map/Directions

Services

AASYS offers a wide range of risk-management solutions. These include world-leading fire prevention, detection and suppression, and fibre-optic condition monitoring and security systems. Our world-leading sensor technology, hardware and visualisation software is geared towards one key objective – ensuring the safety and performance of our clients’ operations.