Today, the water fire suppression system is one of the most common types of equipment in its field. As a method of fighting fire, water firmly holds a leading position due to its fire extinguishing ability and rapid cooling of surrounding surfaces. High operational responsiveness is ensured by the automation included in such systems. As a result of using such systems, damage from fire and water (spillage during extinguishing in the premises) is minimized.
The principle of operation of such a fire suppression system is based on the use of various sensors that monitor the controlled area for smoke or a sudden increase in air temperature. When such signs are detected, the automation triggers, and fire suppression using water spray in the room starts automatically. Automatic water fire suppression can be used in almost any facility, including residential and industrial premises.
Types of water fire suppression systems
Depending on the size of the fire suppression area and the equipment operation principle, such systems can be divided into sprinkler and deluge systems. Additionally, depending on the type of premises, control units of the “dry” type (for installation in unheated areas) or “wet” type (for premises where the air temperature does not drop below 0 ˚C) can be used.
Water sprinkler fire suppression system
Sprinkler fire suppression is used to combat small-area fire sources. The equipment is a constantly water-filled piping system with sensors installed on it. The system receives a fire signal automatically from a melting sprinkler without the need for maintenance personnel. For more efficient use of the system, the design of water sprinkler fire suppression can include dividing the premises into sections.
Deluge fire suppression systems
For large areas, a deluge system is used, which includes specially designed sprinklers, piping, triggering units, and pumping equipment. Unlike sprinkler systems, this system is more economical and does not require constant filling of the piping system with water. The control unit can operate using hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric principles. Deluge equipment extinguishes the controlled area using a large amount of water, which is also its drawback.
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