FM 200 Fire Suppression System
FM 200 Fire Suppression Systemย is one among many fire suppression systems like foam-based fire suppression systems, water-based fire suppression systems, dry powder-based fire suppression systems, C02 fire suppression systems, and kitchen hood fire suppression systems. The main purpose of fire suppression systems is to suppress the fire.
As if the fire outbreaks, can cause devastating damages and losses. Precious human lives, important documents, irrecoverable data, and worthy buildings can be damaged as a result of a fire incident. It is important to keep the equipment that can help you to respond to the fire outbreak, immediately. For this reason, fire suppression systems are the best to keep at your place.
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As there are different types of fire suppression systems, the reason for manufacturing these different types of fire suppression systems is to assign a specific product to a particular Fire Class. The fire is distinguished into different fire classes based on the fuel involved in its burning. Fuel is one of the three components involved in the fire triangle. There are three things included in the fire triangle, namely:
1- Oxygen
Oxygen is a gas that is present in the environment and atmosphere all around us. Human beings must stay alive as it has been breathing, as well as supporting the fire to burn. If a fire breaks out and oxygen is present over there in an adequate amount, the fire will spread rapidly and cause enormous damage. In contrast, if the supply of oxygen is not available, the fire will not spread. So, this is how oxygen is the basic component of the fire triangle.
2- Fuel
Fuel includes all the things that burn and cause the fire to spread. All the things that can catch fire and are combustible can be regarded as the fuel of the fire triangle. For example, wood, clothes, plastics, oil, paints, rubber, electrical equipment etc. The fire is transferred from one thing to another and spreads. In this way, fuel plays an important role in the spread of fire.
3- The Ignition Source
Although oxygen and fuel cause the fire to spread, the ignition source is the component that actually brings the fire to happen. Without an Ignition source the fire cannot take place. A small spark near the combustible things can result in a huge fire. So, we can say that the Ignition source is the primary thing to start a fire.
Fire Classes
After knowing about the three components of the fire triangle, that combines and causes fire. Now if we talk about the fire classes, fire is classified into the classes based on fuel involved in the burning and spreading of fire. There are the following fire classes:
1- Class A Fire
Fire in which the combustibles are organic solids like clothes, wood, paper, etc are classified as class A fire. These things are most common in the environment and class A fires can easily occur.
2- Class B Fires
The fires that involve the burning of flammable liquids are class B fires. These fires are extremely dangerous and spread rapidly if the fuel is present in abundant amounts.
3- Class C Fires
The fires caused due to flammable gasses are regarded as class C fires.
4- Class D Fires
The fires in which the burning of the metals is involved fall in the category of class D fire.
5- Class F Fire
When fats are involved in a fire, the fire is known as a class F fire.
6- Electrical Fires
The electrical fires are caused by electrical equipment. In these fires the electric equipment may not burn itself but the fire may be started due to an electric spark.
7- Class K Fire
The fires that take place in the kitchen, especially in commercial kitchens fall in the category of class K fires.
As we have seen there are different classes of fires, and all the classes involve the burning of different materials.
So, a single fire extinguisher is not enough to extinguish all fire classes. Therefore, different types of fire suppression systems, for example, CO2 fire suppression systems, FM 200 fire suppression systems, Halotron fire suppression systems, Water-type fire suppression systems, and dry chemical fire suppression systems, etc. Each is suitable for the specific fire class.
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Color Coding for Fire Suppression Systems
Since there are different types of fire suppression systems, there must be a way to identify them. Although all the cylinders are colored red there is a label of different colors on each system for identifying it. In this way, it becomes easy to find the right one for you.
If we talk about the FM 200 fire suppression system, it is suitable for suppressing the Class B fire.
FM 200 Fire Suppression System
The other name for the FM 200 fire suppression system is HFC-227ea. It is built according to the set standards of the regulatory authorities such as NFPA. A clean agent is used as the fire extinguishing agent in this specific fire extinguisher, which makes it harmless to use in confined spaces. As it leaves no residue behind and causes no suffocation.
Chemical Name for FM 200 Gas
1,1,1,2,2,2,3,3,3-Heptaflouropropane, and it is also known as hydrofluorocarbons ( HCFC) 227ea. The gas is colorless and is compressed to be filled in the container as a fire-extinguishing agent in the cylinder of FM 200 fire suppression system, and when activated, the system discharges FM 200 for suppressing the gas.
FM200 Gas
The FM 200 Is a less toxic gas, and does not provide any long-term damage if the systems are handled according to the manufacturer’s instructions. In gaseous form, FM 200 has a little low or even no harsh effect on the eyes and skin, but in the liquid form, it is highly dangerous and can cause frostbite, resulting in freezing of eyes and skin. If the FM vapors are inhaled beyond a limit, it will cause certain things like headaches, dizziness, loss of coordination, confusion, and in the worst case it may cause unconsciousness. But if the FM 200 fire suppression system is used according to the manufacturer’s instructions it is safe.
Working of FM 200 Fire Suppression System
As we know, the fire breaks out when the fire triangle is completed. A fire triangle includes three things namely oxygen, fuel, and the ignition source. If we take out any one of the three elements, the fire will be extinguished. FM-200 fire suppression system disrupts the fire triangle, by removing the heat element resulting in the extinguishing of fire. In this fire extinguishing a clean agent is being used as a fire extinguishing agent, which is capable of suppressing the gas in just 10 seconds or even less.
Advantages of FM-200 Fire Suppression System
Advantages of FM-200 Fire Suppression System include:
1- Since a clean agent is used in the FM-200 fire suppression system, it is safe to use where people are around. As a result, it is suitable to install in confined places.
2- When it comes to electronics, machinery, and equipment, using FM 200 fire suppression system is safe as it leaves no residue behind and knocks out the fire effectively.
3- A small quantity of FM 200 can suppress the fire. So, containing the smaller fire extinguishers is enough to cope with the needs of a place.
Disadvantages of FM-200 Fire Suppression System:
Along with many advantages, there are some disadvantages of FM-200 fire suppression system, such as:
1- Comparatively it has a slightly higher global warming potential ( GWP).
2- As there is hydrofluorocarbon present in the FM-200 fire suppression system, that is not as eco-friendly as the other clean agents are.
Conclusion
This is all about the FM-200 fire suppression system. The system uses a clean agent as a fire extinguishing agent namely FM-200 gas. This fire extinguishing agent suppresses the fire in just 10 seconds or even less. In gaseous form it is harmless, but in liquid form, it is harmful to use therefore, following the instructions is mandatory.
FM 200 fire suppression systems come with advantages and a few disadvantages as well. They are suitable to use around people and equipment, as they leave no residue behind and do not damage equipment or cause suffocation. You can cost-effectively avail all these advantages. It is suitable for classes A, B, and C classes which show its diverse usage.
Fire Safety Pvt ltd
Fire Safety Pvt ltd has been present in the fire industry for years. Striving to provide the best, we are hunting for products all across the world. After hard work of yours, we are now a brand partner of many famous brands. We import the best and highest-quality products from those brands and provide them to our valued customers in Pakistan. We never settle for less than the best.
Fire suppression systems are the primary tools that should be kept in the buildings for suppressing the fire. Therefore, we provide all types of fire suppression systems, including FM-200 fire suppression systems, CO2 fire suppression systems, water-type fire suppression systems, dry chemical fire suppression systems, etc. We have the best quality fire suppression systems, in different quantities and sizes.
There is a team of experts, who are technical and professional in performing different tasks. You can purchase the fire suppression system from us, as well as get the services of installation, maintenance, and regular inspection of fire suppression systems. Our team is equipped with the right tools for accomplishing their tasks effectively and without damaging anything, in less time.
So, if you are looking for an FM-200 fire suppression system at a reasonable price in Pakistan, you can contact us. We are available online and in-store.
