FirePro fire suppression systems contain the latest generation of our FPC Compound, consisting mainly of Potassium salts with non-pyrotechnic materials. Upon activation, the FPC transforms into a rapidly expanding highly efficient and effective fire suppression condensed aerosol that is distributed evenly in the protected enclosure using the momentum developed in the transformation process. In contrast to the traditional fire extinguishing methods (gaseous or fire sprinkler systems), the fire is extinguished predominately by interrupting the chemical chain reactions in the flame as per the tetrahedron of fire, without depleting oxygen. Furthermore, FirePro is compatible with conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
How It Works
Conventional fire extinguishing agents use the following methods to extinguish fire:
- Suffocation method (depletion of oxygen levels in air below 15% at normal pressures extinguishes fire)
- Cooling method (heat absorption)
- Removal of fuel
FirePro aerosol on the other hand, extinguishes fire by inhibiting the chain chemical reactions present in combustion on a molecular level. It removes the flame free radicals and extinguishes fire without depleting oxygen.
In a typical fire, atoms and fragments of unstable free radicals react between them in the presence of oxygen. This continues until the burning fuel is depleted or the fire is extinguished by other means.
On activation of the FirePro Aerosol Generator its solid compound is transformed into an aerosol consisting mainly of Potassium salts (e.g. K2CO3) H2O, N2 and CO2.
The gas type 3D properties of the aerosol particles facilitate their even and fast distribution as well as their flow into the natural convection currents of combustion. The solid particles of Potassium salts a few microns in size, suspended in an inert gas, display an extremely high surface to reaction mass ratio – increasing efficiency and reducing the quantity of material required.
When the aerosol reaches and reacts with the flame, Potassium radicals (K*) are formed mainly from the disassociation of Potassium salts e.g. K2CO3. The K* bind to other flame free radicals (hydroxyls) forming stable products such as KOH. This action extinguishes fire without having to deplete oxygen.
FirePro Products
Small Cylindrical Units
Regular Cylindrical Units
Box Type Units
HERO Manual Units
Protection Method
FirePro Condensed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems are used in as a total flooding agent in the fire protection of enclosures. However, unlike traditional gaseous agents, the total flooding effect is achieved without increasing the pressure in the enclosure. Upon activation, the fire extinguishing condensed aerosol is evenly distributed using the energy produced in the transformation process of the FPC compound from the solid to the aerosol phase.
FirePro Condensed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems can protect, volumetrically, enclosures of any size; from volumes of less than a cubic metre to volumes of thousands of cubic metres.
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
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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.