1. What is FM200 fire suppression system and advantages? Types of FM200 and applications.
FM200 fire suppression system which is also well known as HFC227ea Fire suppression system is one of the most effective clean agent fire suppression system as an alternative to a fire sprinkler system. Not only that the room is protected from the damage or spread of fire but most importantly the equipment which is very high in value, critical to business operation and continuity, is safe from damage and operational even after a fire event.
It is therefore very critical for fire protection designers to decide when this type of fire suppression system should be required. HFC227ea fire suppression system is very effective as an extinguishing agent for Class A, B & C types of fire if the required minimum design concentration can be achieved considering factors that affect its effectiveness such as the number of tees, bends in the layout, room leakage, room height, elevation, ambient temperature & cylinder location are kept within the limit of manufacturer.
Compare to Halon which is banned from production due to its impact to ozone layer & un-acceptable global warming potential, the HFC227ea is considered as “ZERO” ozone depletion with little & acceptable global warming potential. With the advantage of odorless, non-conductive & leaves no residue after discharged & not risky to people compare to other alternative like CO2 & inert gas (which reduces oxygen level until complete control of fire is achieved), this agent is mostly used by designers as alternative for fire sprinkler common in data centers, server room, electrical room, clean room & Telecommunication room. Designers need only to always check the limitations with the manufacturer and ensure that the HFC227ea is not used in some applications which it is not permitted to use.
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