FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
Fire can be controlled or extinguished, either manually (firefighting) or automatically. Manual control includes the use of a fire extinguisher or a standpipe system.
Fire suppression systems are used to extinguish or prevent the spread of fire in a building or vehicle, Suppression systems use a combination of dry chemicals (ABC Podwer), condensed aerosol, gaseous and/or wet agents to suppress equipment fires.
Automatic fire suppression systems control and extinguish fires without human intervention. Examples of automatic systems include fire sprinkler system, gaseous fire suppression (FM200, Novec1230, Inergen) and condensed aerosol fire suppression (PYROGEN EXA Aerosol). When fires are extinguished in the early stages loss of life is minimal since 93% of all fire-related deaths occur once the fire has progressed beyond the early stages.
