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The document discusses carbon dioxide (CO2) fire suppression systems. It describes CO2 as a colorless, odorless gas that is inert, non-conductive, and heavier than air. It then explains how CO2 systems work to suppress fires by reducing oxygen concentration or producing a cooling effect. Applications mentioned include paint booths and storage areas. Advantages listed are that CO2 is inert, non-corrosive, and economical. Safety aspects discussed include signs to warn of frostbite hazards and ensuring removal of discharged CO2 before personnel re-entry after a fire.

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CO2 System Presentation

The document discusses carbon dioxide (CO2) fire suppression systems. It describes CO2 as a colorless, odorless gas that is inert, non-conductive, and heavier than air. It then explains how CO2 systems work to suppress fires by reducing oxygen concentration or producing a cooling effect. Applications mentioned include paint booths and storage areas. Advantages listed are that CO2 is inert, non-corrosive, and economical. Safety aspects discussed include signs to warn of frostbite hazards and ensuring removal of discharged CO2 before personnel re-entry after a fire.

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NEWAGE FIRE PROTECTION

ENGINEERS PVT LTD


CO2 SYSTEM PRESENTATION .
CO2 SYSTEM

Oldest Fire Fighting System available to mankind, its


existence dates back to year 1928 and earlier.

Designed as per NFPA 12, 2015 Ed & IS : 15528: 2004.


PROPERTIES OF CO2 GAS .

Colorless, Odorless, Electrically non-conducting inert gas.

1.5 times heavier than air.

Ratio of expansion of liquid CO2 to gas is very high.


HOW DOES CO2 SYSTEM WORK ?
•Fire Triangle.

•Fuel, oxygen, heat – all three are required to sustain a fire.

•Removal of any element of fire triangle results in


suppression.

•Principle of Extinguishments.

• 1. By reducing concentration of Oxygen below 16%


by volume.

• 2. By producing cooling effect on co2 is stored in


cylinder at sub zero temperatures.
 ADVANTAGES OF USING CO2 SYSTEM

Inert, electrically non-conductive medium is achievable.


Non-corrosive in nature.
No clean up required after discharge.
Economical to install. 
Eco-Friendly.(zero ODP)
Abundantly available in any part of nation.
Refill cost is minimal.
 APPLICATIONS OF CO2 SYSTEMS.
CO2 SYSTEMS CAN BE PROVIDED ONLY ON UNMANNED
AREAS .
 Paint Shop Booths & Paint Storage & Mixing Rooms.
 Can be used on Class A, Class B & Class C (E)Hazards.

 Transformers.
 Color Printing machines .
 Battery Rooms.
 Flammable Liquid Storage.
 ADVANTAGES OF USING CO2 SYSTEM

 Only System in the world for past 100 years.


 Practically zero down time as stand by Bank can be provided due to
economical cost.
 Simplest and easiest construction.
 Very easy to maintain, no specialist required, even the Owner can
maintain the System. 
 Suited for unmanned area only , but can be provided for manned
area with time delay provision.
 NFPA recommends of 60 seconds which ensures uniform & longer
discharge, hence no chance of reignition.
 100% discharge test possible & no mock test. Possible to see the
functionality of each & every component thus ensuring 100% surety.
Different types of CO2 SYSTEM

High Pressure – Storage Pressure 850 PSI AT 27ºC.

 Low Pressure – Storage Pressure 300 PSI which is to be


maintained at -18ºC.

Local Application: Rate by Area method.


Rate by Volume method.

Total Flooding: For Surface Fires.


For Deep Sealed Fires.

Combination System
Design Basis
• Applicable Standard : NFPA 12, 2015 Ed.
• Room temperature considered : 21 Deg.C
• Minimum conc. of agent as per :
(For Dry Electrical Hazard ) : 50% (Class ‘A’ and ‘C’ Fire).
(For Record (bulk paper) storage, ducts, : 65% (Class ‘A’ Fire).
covered trenches)
(For Fur storage vaults, dust collectors) : 75% (Class ‘A’ Fire).
• System pressure : 60 Bar
• Maximum discharge time : Total flooding 60 Seconds.
Local flooding 30 Seconds
• Safety during maintenance : As per NFPA 12, 2015 edition , A
manually operated Supervisory
lockout valve which can be locked in
close position
CO2 GAS Engineered System
Smoke Detectors
Distribution Pipe

Discharge Nozzle
Containers

Manual
Station

Raised Floor
SAMPLE CALCULATION .

• Area : Electrical room.


• Dimensions L X W X H : 10 MTR X 5 MTR X 3 MTR
• Enclosed /Open : Enclosed .
• Type of Flooding : Total
• Volume in Cu mtr (V) : 150.
• Room temperature considered : 21 Deg.C
• Minimum design concentration) : 50%
• Material Conversion factor (MCF)as per NFPA 12 : 1.6
• Flooding factor (Kg/ Cu Mtr ) (FF) as per NFPA 12 : 0.8
• Basic Quantity of CO2 gas in Kg V X MCF X VF : 150 X 1.6 X 0.8 = 192
• Capacity of each CO2 Cylinder : 45 Kg .
• No of CO2 Cylinders required . : 4.26 , say 5 Nos .
Newage Co2 system has provision to actuate the system
Automatically , Pneumatically, or Manually .

 Automatic : From Fire Detectors


Pneumatically : Through Nitrogen /CO2 gas
Manual : Through Manual Release switch or Through
Manual lever on Master CO2 cylinder
 Flow calculation can be provided with the help of UL Listed
software .
 APPLICATIONS OF CO2 SYSTEMS

Electric Generators.
Switchgear Equipments.
Panels.
Transformers.
Drawing Offices.
Diesel & Electrical Locomotives.
Cables Galleries.
Record Data Storages
Engine test cells
 DATA REQUIRED FROM OWNER

 Hazard is Enclosed or Open .


 Materials involved in the protected area.
 Dimensions of Hazard .Length x Width x Height .
 Height should give details of Main void +False ceiling + False flooring .
 Surrounding area that could affect protected
 hazard.
 Any opening or outlets.
 Other electrical appliances like A/C or Fuel devices etc.
 Discharge to be Automatic or Manual or Both.
 Location of CO2 Cylinders and Control panels .
 Site location .
 Main Bank & Standby Bank is required
 MAJOR COMPONENTS OF CO2 SYSTEM

SR NO COMPONENT DESCRIPTION APPROVAL


1 CO2 CYLINDER 68 LTR WATER CAPCITY IS 7285 AND PESO .
FILLED WITH 45 KG CO2
GAS .
2 CO2 VALVES
2.1 MASTER VALVE ELECTRO PNEUMATIC AND VDS/UL/FM
MANUAL
2.2 SLAVE VALVE 
PNEUMATIC VDS/UL/FM

3 DISCHARGE AND INTERCONNECTION - LLOYDS/UL/FM


HOSES ,MANIFOLD CHECK VALVE
,NOZZLES
4 ONLINE HANGING TYPE WEIGHT -
MONITORING DEVICE WITH LIMIT
SWITCH
5 DIRECTIONAL VALVES ,PIPING ,FITTINGS - -
CO2 CYLINDER BANK .
CO2 VALVES , HOSES AND WEIGHING DEVICE.
WEIGHING SCALE .MAIN & STANDBY BANK.
MIMIC PANELS AND DIRECTIONAL VALVES
CO2 GAS RELEASE PANELS .
CO2 SYSTEM INSTALLED AT GAIL .
SAFETY ASPECT FOR CO2 SYSTEM INSTALLED

Direct contact with co2 can cause severe frostbite


burn to skin. This hazard is limited to vicinity of
nozzle.

Detail and glow sign must be prominently displayed


in hazardous area to aware persons for protection
provided by co2.

Exit system in glow sign must be clearly and


prominently displayed for safe passage of personnels.
SAFETY ASPECT FOR CO2 SYSTEM INSTALLED

 Alarm should be strategically located for clear audible.

 Necessary equipments must be provided for removing the


discharge .

 Co2 after fire incident to ensure removal of co2 before entry of


personnel.

 BA set must be provided for safety people.

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