Inert Gas Fire Suppression Systems

Inert gas suppression systems use argon and nitrogen gases and their mixtures as an extinguishing agent and are based on the principle of reducing the oxygen concentration inside the protected hazard.

The oxygen concentration is reduced to a minimum by applying inert gas until it reaches a level where combustion is no longer sustained. Each system is designed to reduce O2 to a specific level. When discharged, the inert gas is distributed quickly and evenly within the enclosure, reaching the design concentration in 60 seconds.

As argon and nitrogen are naturally present in the atmosphere, their green effect is zero and their ozone depletion potential is zero. It is chemically inert, unproductive, colorless, odorless and devoid of flavor. Inert gas is non-corrosive and can be used at normal temperatures with such materials as nickel, steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and plastics.

These gases will never be reclassified as “hazardous waste” and never require special inspection procedures under the EU’s “F” gas regulations.

Inert gas fire suppression systems are the safe and natural means to extinguish a fire. Because of its unique patented valve assembly, inert gas agent enters the protected room within the industry required 60 seconds, but at a steady flow rate — preventing destructive turbulence occurring.

Inert gas fire control systems, previously available in 150 and 200 bar cylinders, are now available with 300 bar gas fire protection technology. That means more inert gas in each cylinder, reducing the number of cylinders and accessory equipment necessary. In addition to significantly reducing the cost of the system, fewer bottles result in an inert gas fire protection solution that takes up less useful space.

Most inert gas systems discharge from the storage cylinders at high pressure, and then uses pressure reducers further down the pipe network (therefore requiring both high- and low-pressure piping to handle the pressurized inert gasses as it travels to the discharge nozzles). Our inert gas systems are not the same. Our superior cylinder pressure regulator automatically reduces the pressure of the stored inert gases at discharge.

We provide a perfect discharge pressure and maintain a constant flow throughout the system. This means no need for expensive high pressure tubing. With inert gas systems, you can use small diameter low pressure pipes from storage/manifold cylinders to nozzles, reducing your system’s costs.

Because of the unique pressure regulated valve assembly, our inert gas systems agent enters the protected room within the required 60 seconds at a steady flow rate, preventing destructive turbulence from occurring.

Therefore, only the amount of inert gas you really need is discharged, and the necessary venting area is much smaller — you can reduce your installation costs by as much as 60% on venting hardware.