What is a fire extinguishing system?
Despite all the measures taken to prevent fires, we need more efficient fire fighting systems. Firefighting is a highly specialized subject. There are many different types of systems on the market: from sprinkler-like rain systems to high-pressure water misting systems. Fire extinguishing systems and equipment vary depending on the size, age, use and structure of your building.
Also, fire extinguishing agents are different depending on the type of fire. Electric, non-electric, flammable liquids, wood and paper, grease or oil, metal, chemicals.
A fire suppression system designed by a professional provides the best possible protection for people and their property. In fact, it minimizes the damage in case of fire. Hamiyar Energy Company always selects the appropriate type of system and containment agent for each specific case based on the fire load, the type of location and the activities performed in them.
Also, Hamiyar Energy Company will modify the fire extinguishing system in accordance with the necessary regulations in case of changes in locations.
In this article, we mention “types of fire extinguishing systems” and in the following articles, we will examine each of them separately.
It should be noted that proper and regular maintenance ensures the performance of the fire extinguishing systems of the building or facility. Hamiyar Energy Company will carry out annual maintenance and other planning for you dear customers. If needed, we check and test the systems monthly.
Types of fire extinguishing systems
Fire protection systems are systems that play a role in fighting fire and prevent the spread of fire and then extinguishing it. They include two big categories:
Manual systems: The manual method is very desirable for fire control in the early moments and small fires. Medium fires can also be prevented from spreading manually.
Automatic systems: the automatic method to control the fire not only in the initial moments and small and medium fires, but also large and inaccessible fires can be extinguished by the automatic method.
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Fire class |
type of fire | Example |
|
A |
Dry matter or solids |
Wood, paper, fabric, rubber, plastic, carpet, tobacco, fiber, etc… |
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B |
Flammable liquids |
gasoline, diesel, oil, thinner, grease, alcohol, ether, stan, |
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C |
Flammable gases |
Methane, ethane, butane, propane, acetylene, oxygen, hydrogen and… |
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D |
Flammable metals |
Lithium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, titanium and… |
| E |
Electricity and electricity |
Electrical and electronic appliances, electric cables and wires |
| F | Edible oils |
Edible oils used in kitchens or restaurants |
Fire extinguishers or manual extinguishers are in different sizes and types; Due to their portability, they can be used in different places and spaces to extinguish all types of fires. The remarkable thing about these types of extinguishers is that they are effective for extinguishing small fires and preventing the spread of medium fires.
In the manual method of fire extinguishing, after collecting information about the location map, calculating the fire load and identifying the type of fire, they choose the best extinguishing agent for each location.
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Fire class |
Extinguisher capsule type |
| A |
Water and foam, powder and gas, wet chemicals |
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B |
Water and foam, powder and gas, CO2, wet chemicals |
| C |
Powder and gas, water and foam |
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D |
Powder and gas |
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E |
CO2, powder and gas |
| F |
Wet chemicals |
Using manual water extinguishers (cylinders):
Due to the way they work, they are effective only for limited fires.
Using a fixed water-based fire extinguishing network that includes:
Water storage tank.
Water pumping station.
Piping network.
Fire fighting boxes – hose rail.
Automatic extinguishing systems
Automatic networks are more efficient than the manual type, because this type of system, whether a fire is small or large, can completely extinguish and prevent irreparable damages.
There are different types of extinguishing systems that are used according to the type of possible fire and the intended location.
Water-based extinguishing systems
When danger occurs, how to deal with it is very important. It is true that accidents should be avoided by observing safety precautions, but there is a possibility of something happening and you should be prepared to deal with it properly. What to do during a fire? Is the way to deal with different fires the same? Are the materials, environmental conditions, etc. important in the fire fighting strategy? Are the fire extinguishing equipment selected correctly? Are the fire extinguishers in the right place so that we can access them in case of a fire?
Fire extinguishing equipment is one of the most important and effective categories in firefighting equipment. A fire suppression system designed by a professional provides the best possible protection for people and their property. In fact, it minimizes the damage in case of fire. Fire extinguishing agents are different depending on the type of fire. For example, in each of the fires related to electric, non-electric, flammable liquids, wood and paper, fat or oil, metal, chemicals, etc., fire extinguishing equipment is used according to the type of fire.
Fire extinguishing equipment is generally divided into the following:
You, dear customer, from now on you will be able to place an order online for Hamyar Energy fire equipment through the Hyperfire online store, so that you can have these products in your apartment or business place in the shortest possible time and at the most suitable price. Use it yourself and ensure the safety of yourself and those around you.
