Inert-Gas Fire Extinguishing Plants – effective Fire-Fighting by Gases
which oust Oxygen
The extinguishing effect of the inert-gas carbon dioxide (CO2), argon (Ar) and nitrogen (N) is attained by the elimination of oxygen in the air. In order to achieve this, the present volume of air has to be displaced by about 1/3. The amount of inert-gas required is calculated according to the kind of inflamed material and the kind of gas put into action. Since the inert-gas argon and carbon dioxide are heavier than the surrounding air, they can invade the area to be flooded very quickly and thoroughly.
A Non-Polluting Extinguishing Medium
The inert-gases are colourless, non-conductive and completely without residue. They are sluggish and usually chemically inactive with the inflamed- and other materials. These neutral gases are present in our natural atmosphere. The inert-gases as used for extinguishing are gained from the air we breathe and, therefore, have no polluting effect after being used as an extinguishing media. They have the advantage that they can easily be acquired worldwide.
Through our requirement-specific-planning of inert-gas fire extinguishing plants we achieve efficient and safe fire control and at the same time have full consideration for safety measures and protection of persons.
