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Fire suppression for industrial fires – Quick suppression system

Fire suppression in seconds

Firefly’s Quick Suppression System is designed to detect and extinguish flames at the earliest stages of an outbreak. It protects critical machinery and high-risk areas from fire, by responding rapidly, using Firefly’s own high-performance flame detectors and water mist system.

Water mist system rapidly deployed

Firefly’s low pressure, water mist suppression system provides excellent fire suppression capability with just a small amount of water. The complete system response time is very quick, normally as little as 1-3 seconds. Even shorter response time can be achieved for special applications.

The advantages of using water mist as a fire suppression method include:

• Minimal water damage – Water mist uses significantly less water compared to traditional sprinkler systems, which helps reduce the risk of extensive water damage to equipment, buildings, and materials. This is particularly important in environments with sensitive electronics or other water-sensitive items.
• Environmentally friendly – Water mist is an eco-friendly suppression method since it only uses clean water without any chemical additives. This makes it safe for both humans and the environment, unlike certain chemical-based systems that can leave harmful residues.
• Effective on a wide range of fires – Water mist is highly effective in suppressing different types of fires, including Class A (solid materials), Class B (flammable liquids), and some electrical fires. Its small water droplets can cool the flames and reduce oxygen levels around the fire, leading to faster suppression.
• Enhanced safety – The fine mist particles quickly suppress flames and lower the temperature, reducing the risk of re-ignition while also being safe for people who may still be present in the area.
• Reduced downtime – With less water used and minimal damage to the surroundings, facilities can recover faster after an incident compared to traditional sprinkler systems that might cause extensive water damage.

Comparison with Other Fire Suppression Methods:

• Traditional Sprinklers: Sprinklers are effective at controlling fires but use large volumes of water, which can result in significant water damage, particularly in areas with sensitive electronics or high-value assets. Water mist, in contrast, uses far less water, providing targeted fire suppression with minimal collateral damage.
• Chemical Suppression Systems (e.g., Clean Agents, Foam): Chemical systems are effective but can leave behind residues or require post-suppression cleanup. Water mist avoids these issues by using only water, making it a cleaner and more environmentally sustainable option.

Increased response time equals increased cost

Protection through fire suppression for all open areas and critical machinery

Firefly’s Quick Suppression System is used to protect critical machinery, such as tissue and converting lines, IR dryers in paper machines, woodworking machinery, shredders, conveyors, transformers and turbines, as well as open spaces such as loading and unloading areas. Basically, any open area where an elevated risk of fire exists, or where a fire could potentially have severe business impact.

Approved for rapid fire suppression

The Quick Suppression System from Firefly is the fastest way to target a fire outbreak in an open area. Firefly’s system is the first quick suppression system in the world to have been tested for third-party approval. The test was carried out by DFL, an ISO/IEC 17025 certified test facility.