Technical Prospectus
Technical Prospectus
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CONTENTS
Technical Prospectus
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How it works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Our Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Product Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Smart Controllers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
System Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installation Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Global Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
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ENVIRONMENT
Sustainable
Future.
Today.
Fire suppression systems backed
by research, committed to people
and the environment.
Environmentally
Conscious
EPA SNAP Listed for both
The environmentally friendly potassium based condensed aerosol
Normally Occupied &
forming solid compound (FPC) was developed following intense
Unoccupied Spaces
R&D. Our dedication to Green and Sustainable Technologies is The FirePro fire suppression agent, referred to
attested by the number of International Certifications, Listings and as Powdered Aerosol E, is EPA-SNAP Listed as Zero Global Green
Type Approvals from the most reputable and respected organisations an acceptable fire suppressant in total flooding Warming Potential Policies
in the world. As a result, our products are manufactured using selective applications in Normally Unoccupied as well as
and environmentally friendly materials, that can be recycled at the end Normally Occupied spaces. This listing effective-
The FPC condensed aerosol forming solid compound does FirePro has been assessed and certified under the GEN
of their life cycle. ly further validates the superior green signature
footprint. EPA’s decisions are published in the U.S. not contain any substances that contribute to global warm- (Global Eco-Labelling Network) Green Standard and has
Federal Register at: ing, such as those found in other agents e.g. fluorinated been granted the Green Label Certificate.
Zero Ozone • Vol. 71, No. 187/Wednesday, September
gases* used for industrial applications which are banned or
are in the process of being banned according to regulation
Depletion 27, 2006 - Rules & Regulations (EU) No 517/2014 of the European Parliament and Council, ISO 9001:2015 and
• Vol. 83, No. 193/Thursday, October 4, 2018
Condensed aerosol technology gained increasing recognition - Rules & Regulations
due to their negative impact on the environment. ISO 14001:2015 Certified
following the Montreal Protocol which banned substances with
negative impact on the environment and Ozone layer. In our effort The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) *Note: Fluorinated gases (‘F-gases’) are a family of man-
FirePro products are manufactured in full compliance with
to contribute towards humanity’s sustainable development goals, Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) pro- made gases used in a range of industrial applications. all international standards and requirements regarding qual-
we focused on Green Technologies. gram was established under Section 612 of the Because they do not damage the atmospheric ozone lay- ity and environmental management procedures. FirePro
Clean Air Act and is tasked with investigating er, they are often used as substitutes for ozone-depleting
As a result, our products are manufactured using selective and maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification and ISO 14001:2015
overall risks to human health and the environ-
environmentally friendly materials, that can be recycled at the substances. However, F-gases are powerful greenhouse certification issued by DNV GL.
ment. Substitutes are reviewed on the basis of
end of their life cycle. environmental and health risks, including factors gases, with a global warming effect of up to 23,000 times
such as ozone depletion potential, global warm- greater than carbon dioxide (CO2), and their emissions are Our clients can trust that FirePro is committed to actively
FirePro is EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) SNAP ing potential (GWP), toxicity, flammability, and ex- rising rapidly. minimize the environmental impact of its manufacturing
Listed (Significant New Alternative Policy) and is considered posure potential. processes, products and services, as part of our Corporate
to be ozone friendly as it contains no CFC’s. Social Responsibility.
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HOW IT WORKS OUR TECHNOLOGY
Reinventing
Fire Suppression
FirePro technology inhibits the chain
reactions of fire on a molecular level.
FirePro Extinguishing Agent Action FirePro offers pre-engineered, total flooding certified solutions for:
Class A, B, C & F fire hazards. (according to European EN 2 Standard)
1. Fire is a series of chemical chain reactions. 2. In the presence of fire, the potassium carbonate Class A, B & C fire hazards (according to NFPA 10 Standard)
The flame free radicals (O²-, H+, OH- ) act as (K2CO3) which is the active agent in the condensed
chain carriers, sustaining the flame until at least aerosol medium undergoes thermal dissociation,
one of the three elements of the fire is completely forming unstable potassium free radicals (K*) which
depleted. act as chemical chain reaction inhibitors. DEFINITION OF SCOPE OF APPLICATIONS
TOTAL FLOODING
O
I. Large Enclosures II. Small Enclosures
O
K
C
O
K
ACCORDING TO e.g. : Electrical rooms, Transformer e.g. : Electrical Panels / Cabinets
O C
O
K O C
O
K
NFPA 2010: rooms, Storage, Generator rooms,
H+ H- Archives. The FirePro range includes probably
K K
O C
O
K O
K
O
FirePro condensed aerosol generators, automatic fire extinguishing systems.
for Fixed Aerosol due to their modular nature, provide These are used internally to protect,
K O C
O K
O
K
O
O C
K
K
fire suppression for enclosures of any on a total flooding basis, small enclo-
Fire-Extinguishing
O
H O
C in total flooding system installations, ing increasingly important due to the
is the dynamics of aerosol distribution. high sensitivity and high asset value
O
to discharge an
of today’s equipment. For this reason,
FLAMMABLE O C
O
K C
O
O O
H
O
FLAMMABLE extinguishant/suppressant To ensure rapid and even distribution it is imperative, that any fire occurring
SUBSTANCE SUBSTANCE
O
K O
H H K K
K
O K
C
K
into an enclosure
O O
K
O C
O
K
O C
O
K
K
O
achieving a uniform
O
O C
K
the generators requires careful study tion, and restricting it from causing any
K O
O O
O
O C
K O C
O C K
K K
distribution.
O K
FLAMMABLE
K O
O
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OUR TECHNOLOGY OUR TECHNOLOGY
Technology
that houses:
i) FPC Solid Compound
ii) Electrical Activator
iii) Cooling Material
iv) Mesh separators
v) other mechanical parts
STAINLESS STEEL
ENCLOSURE
The generator is a
cylindrical enclosure
made of durable,
sustainable and 100%
recyclable stainless
steel. It accommodates
the activation (electrical
& thermal) ports. The
generator is fully
protected against
corrosion.
AEROSOL
AGENT
A condensed aerosol is
Note: The box type defined as a 2-phased
condensed aerosol medium consisting
generators are of solid particles
produced in both suspended in
stainless steel and red a gas. FirePro aerosol
coated mild steel. consists of Potassium
based particles – active
agent, suspended in a
gas carrier.
ELECTRICAL ACTUATOR
Upon detection of a fire the releasing panel
sends a pulse of electrical energy to the
electrical actuator that acts as an electrical
heating element to initiate the transformation of
the FPC Compound into condensed aerosol.
DISCHARGE PORT
Point from which the
condensed aerosol
ACTIVATION PORTS FPC SOLID COMPOUND
NATURAL CERAMIC COOLANT exits the generator.
Each FirePro condensed The patented condensed aerosol forming solid High quality alumina ceramic
aerosol generator comes with compound has a certified lifetime of up to 15 spheres act as both a cooling
two types of activation ports years and found to withstand temperatures of up medium (due to their high
(thermal and electrical) thus to +250ºC. conductive nature) but also as
providing the engineering a filter that traps coarse aerosol
option to utilize one or particles.
more methods of activating
the device depending on
application.
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BENEFITS & ADVANTAGES BENEFITS & ADVANTAGES
Technology
Essential Facts
Certified 15-year
Non Pressurized
Non-Oxygen FirePro offers the following to all relevant
product life Depleting
stakeholders that define it as the system of choice
and earning the respect of the engineering society.
Zero Global
HFC-free CFC-free
Warming Potential TECHNOLOGY FACTS: GREAT FOR THE INSTALLER:
• Full compliance with standards • Easy to install
• Environmentally friendly • Safe to handle
Manufactured under
• Land & Marine applications • Easily transported
Zero Ozone
ODS Listed ISO 9001:2015 • 15 years certified product life • Fewer system components
Depletion
Alternative ISO14001:2015
Potential
GREAT FOR THE SPECIFIER: GREAT FOR THE END USER:
• Pre-engineered • Low cost of ownership
Minimum Durable & Robust • Easily retrofitted • Speedy installation process
Cost-effective
Maintenance • Simple system integration • Minimal space requirements
• Non pressurized system • Minimal maintenance requirements
• Certified for Occupied Areas
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PRODUCT LINE PRODUCT LINE
FirePro
Generators
FirePro condensed RANGE INTEGRATION
aerosol generators are The FirePro product range includes gen- FirePro condensed aerosol gener-
made using the highest erators of various sizes, from the smallest
20g unit to the largest 5700g (g refers to
ators are integrated by using an ad-
vanced range of control & indicating
quality materials and are the weight of the FPC solid compound panels and state-of-the-art thermo
within the condensed aerosol gener- bulb self-activating devices (otherwise
listed/certified by UL, ULC, ator). They can be used singularly or in known as stand-alone systems) that
BSI, KIWA, LPCB and other combination to protect both small vol- operate without electrical power.
umetric enclosures, such as electrical
Notified Bodies. FP-1200 FP-2000 FP-3000
panels and/or large warehouses, power
Gross Weight (g): 10900 Gross Weight (g): 15500 Gross Weight (g): 16300
generation plants, and many more.
Net Mass of FPC Compound (g): 1200 Net Mass of FPC Compound (g): 2000 Net Mass of FPC Compound (g): 3000
Dimensions (mm): 216X300X167 Dimensions (mm): 300X300X185 Dimensions (mm): 300X300X185
ATEX Models
Cylindrical Models Box Type Models
FP-100EX FP-1200EX
Gross Weight (g): 1830 Gross Weight (g): 17050
FP-100 FP-200 FP-500 Net mass of FPC Compound (g): 100 Net mass of FPC Compound (g): 1200
Gross Weight (g): 1370 Gross Weight (g): 1840 Gross Weight (g): 3340 Dimensions (mm): H:170 / Ø: 84 Dimensions (mm): 365 x 450 x 310
Net Mass of FPC Compound (g): 100 Net Mass of FPC Compound (g): 200 Net Mass of FPC Compound (g): 500
Dimensions (mm): H: 155 / Ø: 84 Dimensions (mm): H: 185 / Ø: 84 Dimensions (mm): H: 295 / Ø: 84 FP-200EX, FP-500EX FP-2000EX, FP-3000EX
FP-4200EX, FP-5700EX
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SMART CONTROLLERS SYSTEM DESIGN
Fire Protection
Controllers FirePro
FPC-4R
ver.3
Extinguish Control Module
FPC-4RV3
The FirePro FPC-4RV3 Fire Protection
Total Flooding
Controller provides detection and
means to initiate the automatic fire
suppression (with up to two FirePro
Designing a
FPC-1
The FirePro FPC-1 Fire Protection
Controller provides monitoring,
FPC-2
The FirePro FPC-2 Fire Protection
Controller provides monitoring,
condensed aerosol generators)
process using the external linear heat
detector cable.
pre-engineered system
Volt free contacts are available to
detection and means to initiate the detection and means to initiate the signal fire conditions to monitoring
automatic fire suppression process automatic fire suppression process equipment. The electrical panel
by using the incorporated rate of rise by using the external detector such protection module FPC-4RV3 can have
Our Design Correct Positioning
heat sensor or extended linear heat as heat, smoke or a linear heat primary and secondary power sources, Principles of the System CAG
detection cable. detection cable. capable each, individually or in combi-
Two outputs are provided to Four outputs are provided for the nation, of providing the necessary am- The primary objective of fire protection is to The mass of FirePro FPC solid compound
connect to the FirePro condensed connection of FirePro condensed perage to activate the two condensed safeguard human life, valued assets and the required for total flooding calculation is based on
aerosol generators and disconnection aerosol generators and disconnection aerosol fire suppression units. environment from the catastrophic effects of fire. the design parameters. The FirePro Engineering
of any one of the two will signal a fault of any one of these will announce a Calculation Software (FPEC*) is developed for
condition. fault condition. FirePro can be installed in any enclosure of any this purpose. The type and number of FirePro
Open collector contacts are Volt-free contacts are available to volume always in compliance with the local fire units and other system components are selected
available to signal fire, fault and signal fire and fault conditions to legislation, standards and norms. to create a fully integrated solution (see page 18).
state of power conditions to other monitoring equipment. The FPC-2 Design calculation methods are described in
monitoring equipment. The FPC-1 is requires an external 24V DC power detail, in the engineering guidelines of the The system’s designer is responsible for the
powered by 4 batteries 1.5V. supply backed with batteries capable NFPA 2010, ISO 15779, EN 15276 and IMO positioning of the FirePro generators to ensure
of delivering 3A. Circular MSC.1/Circ.1270 found in FPECS. the most efficient distribution of the condensed
FPC-5V2
aerosol in order to achieve total flooding (always
The FirePro thermal activation
A FirePro total flooding system design, complying with the guidelines as described in
protection module FPC-5V2 can detect
takes into account the following parameters: FirePro User Manual and FPECS*).
fire and activate a condensed aerosol
Bulb Thermal Actuator (BTA) - generator automatically in electrical • Class of the fire hazard.
Autonomous actuation device cabinets and similar enclosures.
• Enclosure volume. System Maintenance
The FirePro BTA can detect fire and activate • Internal layout. Scheduled mandatory maintenance of FirePro
a condensed aerosol generator with the use systems must be performed by certified and
of a bulb thermal sensor of a pre-selected • Possible openings of the enclosure.
qualified personnel. This process is relatively
temperature. simple, time and, cost effective. It does not
. Orange 57°C involve any hydrostatic tests or agent refiling
. Red 68°C GTN-25 procedures, commonly required by other
. Yellow 79°C Magnets substitute the bolts nec- conventional fire suppression systems.
. Green 93 °C essary for installing the cylindrical
FirePro fire condensed aerosol * For System Design
. Blue 141 °C Download and Use Note: All installations, maintenance and re-
generators.
. Mauve 182°C The GTN-25 magnet can be used placement of discharged condensed aerosol
with the brackets for all cylindrical FPECS generators must be carried out by FirePro
condensed aerosol generator models. from Partners Network
certified and authorized personnel only.
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SYSTEM DESIGN
Transportation
6 5
10
3
2 Basic System Components Required
1. Fire Alarm and Extinguishing Panel
2. 1st Stage Sounder (Bell)
11
7
3. 2nd Stage Sounder/Beacon (Horn/Strobe) Power Marine
12
4. Gas Release Sign Generation
1
5. Panel input Zone 1, Smoke Detector
6. Panel input Zone 2, Heat Detector (RoR)
7. Extinguishant Disablement Switch
(System Isolation Switch)
8. Sequential Activator
9. FirePro condensed aerosol generators
10. Emergency Power-Off System
11. Manual Release Button
12. System Abort (Hold) Switch
* For system Design
Download and Use
FPECS
from Partners Network Designing a FirePro total flooding
system is based on the formula
illustrated below:
Manufacturing Renewables
m(g) = V(m3) * da (g⁄m3 ) * fa
Note:
m(g) = V(m3) * EAD (g⁄m3 ) * SF * fa
I. FirePro offers system components
according to the application (both for Land
or Marine environments) in compliance m(g) Agent solid mass
with local and international regulations, V(m ) 3
Protected volume
standards and norms.
da (g⁄ 3 ) Design application density
m
II. Please refer to our product catalogue da (g⁄ 3 ) EAD * SF
available online, for the complete list of m
EAD (g⁄ 3 ) Extinguishing application density
FirePro system components. m
SF Safety factor (30%)=1.3
III. FirePro extinguishant control panels, can be
integrated with the most commonly used fa Additional design factors
addressable fire detection systems, broadly THE ABOVE DESIGN FORMULAS ARE ACCORDING
available in the international market. TO NFPA2010 STANDARD.
Petrochemicals Mining
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APPLICATIONS FIREPRO
Numerous
Core Applications
FirePro systems are used in all
conventional applications as well as
in those that were once considered
Batteries Rooms Energy Storage
to be technically or financially (Lead Acid) Systems (Li-ion)
challenging by other technologies.
Electrical
Panels
Warehouses
& Storage Rooms
Port Cranes
FirePro
International Listings, Certifications & Approvals
FOR LAND APPLICATIONS:
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CERTIFICATES CLIENTS
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GLOBAL NETWORK
Global
Network
We are proud of our Global Network of carefully selected Distributors.
Each one undergoes a rigorous training program to best be prepared for
the challenges in our industry. Their technical expertise and dedicated
resources ensure that each geographic area of responsibility is served LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
with speed, quality and effectiveness. FirePro Systems Limited (“FirePro Systems”) hereby certify that all FirePro
Condensed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Units (“FirePro Condensed Aerosol
Units”) are built to the industry`s highest engineering and manufacturing
standards, are rigorously inspected and are covered by a warranty: (i) to
EUROPE AMERICAS ASIA & be free from defects in material and workmanship and (ii) to be in proper
Albania Argentina OCEANIA working condition. The warranty does not cover defects resulting from
Austria Brazil Australia modification, alteration or misuse and exposure to corrosive conditions or
Belgium exceptionally high temperatures.
Bulgaria Canada Bangladesh
Croatia Chile Hong Kong The warranty is valid provided that the FirePro Condensed Aerosol Units
Cyprus Colombia India have been installed by a suitably trained and authorized technician in
Czech Republic Mexico Indonesia accordance with the FirePro Systems User Manual and the Customer
Denmark Peru Malaysia records verify that the FirePro Condensed Aerosol Units have been
Estonia Myanmar
Uruguay New Zealand
serviced and maintained in accordance with the User Manual.
Finland
France U.S.A. Philippines PRODUCT DISCLAIMERS
Georgia Singapore Except as provided above FirePro Systems makes no representations or
Germany GULF & South Korea warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, statutory or otherwise
Greece MIDDLE EAST Sri Lanka for the FirePro Condensed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing units and Systems,
Hungary Bahrain Taiwan including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a
Iceland Thailand particular purpose, of title, or of non-infringement of third party rights,
Ireland Iraq
Vietnam including the intellectual property rights of others.
Italy Jordan
Latvia Kuwait LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
AFRICA
Lithuania Lebanon Algeria In no event, regardless of cause, shall FirePro Systems be liable for any
Luxembourg Oman Botswana indirect, special, incidental, punitive or consequential damages of any kind,
Malta Qatar Congo whether arising under breach of contract, tort (including negligence), strict
Netherlands Egypt liability or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Norway Saudi Arabia
UAE Ghana
Poland Ivory Coast NOTE
Portugal Kenya FirePro is constantly updating its products and systems to the state of the
Romania Liberia art and therefore reserves the right to make changes in design, equipment
Serbia Mauritius and technology. You cannot therefore base any claims on the data,
Slovakia Morocco illustrations or descriptions contained in this literature.
Global Headquarters,
Spain Nigeria R&D and Production Facilities
Sweden South Africa Limassol, Cyprus EU
Switzerland Sudan NOTE TO READER
Turkey Tanzania Find us on: This Technical Prospectus is a point of reference for FirePro channel partners and
United Kingdom Tunisia www.firepro.com industry associates. It provides an overview of our technology, its advantages and
capabilities, as well as several technical parameters and specifications. For more
detailed information on any of the FirePro products and/or the FirePro system
components refer to the specific User Manual.
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Publication Code: TP 2020v1
www.firepro.com
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