NASA Suppression System Overview
For many years, there has been a practice of installing fire extinguishers outside electric panels to safeguard against electric hazards. Now, when a fire arises due to short circuit inside the panel, these extinguishers cease to be of any effectiveness, since fire is inside and the extinguishant is sprayed on the outer surface.
Considering the modern day infrastructure and industrial needs, there are similar critical areas, which require 24x7 fire protection. NASA fire suppression systems are specially customized and engineered clean agent based fire safety solutions to cater such requirements. These suppression systems consist of advanced NASA leak proof valves, installed at a safe place, along with pre-fixed pipes and unique discharge nozzles, going inside the critical area, to suppress the fire. Property of NASA clean agent prevents reignition, unless ventilated.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Master Cylinder | Stainless Steel 304 Cylinder |
| Extinguishing Agent | UL approved NASA Clean Agent Gas |
| Pressure Gauge | UL approved Pressure Gauge |
| Master Cylinder Valves | Stainless Steel 304 Double ball valve with leakproof design |
| Master Distribution Valves | Stainless Steel 304 Double ball valve with leakproof design |
| Delivery System | Pre-engineered Stainless Steel 304 piping network |
| Distribution System | Stainless steel 304 flexible bellow pipes and manifold |
| Manual Delivery Mechanism (where applicable) | Multi-directional nozzle and deflector, with fully powder coated stainless steel 304 cap |
| Automatic Delivery Mechanism (where applicable) | Thermally actuated multi-directional nozzle and deflector |
| Electrical Conductivity | Tested electrically non-conductive up to 100KV (AC and DC) |
| Maintenance Provision | Preventive Maintenance Valve on manual systems/lines for prevention of clogging and buildup of foreign materials |
| Weighing Scale | Heavy Duty digital weigh scale provided for easy checking of the system |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 55°C |
| Maximum Capacity per Cylinder | 50 kg |
| Cylinder Pressure | 125 psi |
| Test Pressure | 400 psi |
| Gas Shelf Life | 10 years |
Instructions:
- Keep the NASA Suppression System operational mechanism free from clutter and easily accessible.
- Regularly use the preventive maintenance mechanism to clear any internal build-up at fixed intervals as per application area.
- Check the indicator pointer in the pressure gauge; it should be in Green zone.
- If the NASA pressure gauge needle is in the red RECHARGE zone, it requires to be refilled.
- Check the weight of system regularly to ensure optimum health.