Deluge Systems

Fires can be devastating to property, but incidents like this can be prevented if you are keen about securing your establishment beforehand. One of the effective measures in response to fire alarms is the presence of deluge system installations.

What Are Deluge Systems?

Basically, deluge systems are sets of open sprinklers that are attached to a particular piping system. This piping system is connected to a water source through a valve that is heat responsive. When the valve is open, water will be discharged through the piping system and out of the open sprinklers.

With the help of this mechanism, the deluge system will be able to respond to fire alarms in a rapid and efficient manner. Aside from water discharge, deluge systems can also provide dry powder chemicals, foam, and inert gases.

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Fine Water Spray Systems

This type of system is able to generate a mist of extremely fine water droplets in a specific direction via the nozzle. With the help of the nozzle, water undergoes internal atomization so a fine spray of specifically sized water droplets can be delivered. The production of fine water will be able to extinguish fires efficiently and rapidly. So, even highly volatile hydrocarbons can be eliminated with the use of just a minute amount of water.

Sprinkler Systems

When it comes to extinguishing fires, sprinkler systems provide automatic response with an effortless and safe operating principle. This involves a network of sprinklers and pipes which runs under pressure through the area that requires protection. In this case, a glass bulb within the sprinkler gets to become full of heat-sensitive liquid, which expands the moment the ambient temperature will rise over a specified level. Thus, the bulb will explode and allow the dispersion of compressed water.

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Dry Sprinkler Systems – these systems are made to cover areas with extremely low temperatures.

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Wet Sprinkler Systems – these usually are filled with compressed water in which a sprinkler bulb reacts when temperature rises. As soon as the bulb explodes, water will automatically flow out until the water supply runs out.

Water Spray Systems

The installation of water spray systems can provide protection against the rapid increase of fire throughout the facility. This is basically a fixed pipe array, which is made to provide water via a valve and directly onto areas with high risk of combustion.

Advantages of Deluge Systems

Deluge systems are less expensive in contrast to other methods. At the same time, these systems only use water, which is the most abundant fire retardant on the planet.
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Disadvantages of Deluge Systems

The downside is that it can damage sensitive electronic equipment when water is sprayed within the affected areas. Moreover, in contrast to gas and powder systems, water deluge systems might require more time to clean up after the fire. Likewise, the establishment must have a huge water reservoir for deluge systems to work.

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