The Benefits Of Specifying Microdrop High Pressure Water Mist

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The Benefits Of Specifying Microdrop High
Pressure Water Mist
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Water Mist A Definition
Water mist is defined as a water spray for which
the 99 of the flow-weighted cumulative
volumetric distribution of water droplets,
Dv0.99, is less than 1000 microns. This Value is
found at the minimum design operating pressure
and is measured in a plane 1M from the nozzle.
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Droplet Size Significance

• Greater Surface Area
• Evaporate Quickly
• Remain Airborne Longer
• As a consequence
• Enhanced Performance
• Attenuate Radiant Heat
• Improved Smoke Scrubbing
• Smaller Footprint

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The Intelligent Use of Water

• 335kJ to heat 1 litre from 20oC to 100oC
• 2257kJ to convert 1 litre to steam
• 16201 volumetric expansion

MicroDrop Heat Absorption Capacity Is Higher Than
Any Gaseous Suppression System Agent
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Extinguishing Mechanism
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Fire Test Plastic Waste
Highly Effective Cooling

• Controls the fire
• Reduces radiant heat

Oxygen Displacement

• Steam generation aids extinguishing
• Characteristic is unique to HPWM

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Safe for People SNAP Listed
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency A Medical
Health Panel evaluated water mist under the
Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP). The
panel concluded that water mist using potable
water is benign to nature and does not present a
toxicological or physiological hazard to human
beings and is thus safe for use in occupied
areas.
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Key Advantages

• Low Water Usage
• Minimises Consequential Damage
• Reduces Waste Water Volume Bund Size
• Less Intrusive Installation
• Small Bore Stainless Steel Tube
• Light Weight
• Reduced Installation Time
• High Radiant Heat Attenuation
• Controls Fire Spread
• Reduces Damage

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Performance The Criteria

• Fire Control
• The limitation of the growth of a fire by pre
  wetting adjacent combustibles and
  controlling ceiling gas temperatures to
  prevent structural damage.
• Fire Suppression
• The sharp reduction of the rate of heat release
  of a fire and the prevention of fire re-growth.
• Fire Extinguishment
• The complete suppression of a fire until there
  are no burning combustibles.

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Fire Control Suppression Control Examples

• Typical Class A Fires
• Ordinary combustibles
• Deep seated
• Highly shielded fires - i.e. in cabinets
• Low heat release

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Fire Extinguishment Examples

• Typical Class B Fires
• Flammable liquids
• Pool fires
• Spray fires
• High heat Release fires - plastics

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Land Based Applications

• Traditional Special Hazard
• Food Industry
• Turbine Enclosures
• Diesel Generator Enclosures
• Test Cells
• Transformers
• Cable Tunnels

• New Market- Equivalent Sprinkler
• Museums
• Office Blocks
• Hotels
• Hospitals
• Tunnels

Market Sector Transition
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Land Based Applications

• Banking Finance
• Communications
• Cultural Heritage
• Food Industry
• Hotels Leisure
• High Rise Office Blocks
• Hospitals
• Switchgear Rooms, Uninterrupted Power Supplies
  and Boiler Rooms
• Turbine Enclosures, Test Cells, Transformers,
  Cable Tunnels Transport Tunnels

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Land Based Applications

• Banking Finance
• Communications
• Cultural Heritage
• Food Industry
• Hotels Leisure
• High Rise Office Blocks
• Hospitals
• Switchgear Rooms, Uninterrupted Power Supplies
  and Boiler Rooms
• Turbine Enclosures, Test Cells, Transformers,
  Cable Tunnels Transport Tunnels

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Land Based Applications

• Banking Finance
• Communications
• Cultural Heritage
• Food Industry
• Hotels Leisure
• High Rise Office Blocks
• Hospitals
• Switchgear Rooms, Uninterrupted Power Supplies
  and Boiler Rooms
• Turbine Enclosures, Test Cells, Transformers,
  Cable Tunnels Transport Tunnels

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Land Based Applications

• Banking Finance
• Communications
• Cultural Heritage
• Food Industry
• Hotels Leisure
• High Rise Office Blocks
• Hospitals
• Switchgear Rooms, Uninterrupted Power Supplies
  and Boiler Rooms
• Turbine Enclosures, Test Cells, Transformers,
  Cable Tunnels Transport Tunnels

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Land Based Applications

• Banking Finance
• Communications
• Cultural Heritage
• Food Industry
• Hotels Leisure
• High Rise Office Blocks
• Hospitals
• Switchgear Rooms, Uninterrupted Power Supplies
  and Boiler Rooms
• Turbine Enclosures, Test Cells, Transformers,
  Cable Tunnels Transport Tunnels

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Land Based Applications

• Banking Finance
• Communications
• Cultural Heritage
• Food Industry
• Hotels Leisure
• High Rise Office Blocks
• Hospitals
• Switchgear Rooms, Uninterrupted Power Supplies
  and Boiler Rooms
• Turbine Enclosures, Test Cells, Transformers,
  Cable Tunnels Transport Tunnels

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Land Based Applications

• Banking Finance
• Communications
• Cultural Heritage
• Food Industry
• Hotels Leisure
• High Rise Office Blocks
• Hospitals
• Switchgear Rooms, Uninterrupted Power Supplies
  and Boiler Rooms
• Turbine Enclosures, Test Cells, Transformers,
  Cable Tunnels Transport Tunnels

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Land Based Applications

• Banking Finance
• Communications
• Cultural Heritage
• Food Industry
• Hotels Leisure
• High Rise Office Blocks
• Hospitals
• Switchgear Rooms, Uninterrupted Power Supplies
  and Boiler Rooms
• Turbine Enclosures, Test Cells, Transformers,
  Cable Tunnels Transport Tunnels

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Land Based Applications

• Banking Finance
• Communications
• Cultural Heritage
• Food Industry
• Hotels Leisure
• High Rise Office Blocks
• Hospitals
• Switchgear Rooms, Uninterrupted Power Supplies
  and Boiler Rooms
• Turbine Enclosures, Test Cells, Transformers,
  Cable Tunnels Transport Tunnels

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Standards A Summary
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Systems Major Components

• Water Supply/Delivery
• Light Weight, Compact Stainless Steel Pumps
• Self Lubricating Maintenance Free
• Control Valves
• Compact, Low Leakage Stainless Steel Design
• In-Situ Service Easy To Install
• Nozzles
• Compact, Attractive Stainless Steel Design

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Why Choose TYCO

• We are the worlds largest fire protection system
  specialist
• Comprehensive technical and financial resources
• Long term commitment to MicroDrop HPWM
• Directly involved in development of mist
  technology since 1878
• Efficiencies in the MicroDrop product and
  engineering expertise minimise the physical and
  environmental footprint
• MicroDrop minimises heat and smoke damage to
  safeguard both life and property

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Environmental issues

• MicroDrop systems use only naturally occurring
  gaseous and hydraulic media e.g.. Water, Nitrogen
  
• MicroDrop minimises the environmental impact and
  damage of fire.
• Efficient use of water drastically reduces fire
  effluent run off.
• MicroDrop efficiencies reduce the quantities of
  water and power needed for effective fire
  protection.
• Mist technology significantly reduces the use of
  extracted and processed earth resources i.e.
  piping and water.
• Strategic location of regional offices
  significantly reduces travel miles for both
  products and installation teams

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TYCO is the only company whose knowledge and
understanding of watermist technology can be
traced back to 1890s

• 1890s Parmelee perforated nozzle
• 1920s French Navy oil burner nozzle
• 1950s Rockwood Fog lance- marine
• 1990s Imo cruise ship developments
• 2000s CEN nozzle development to optimise spacing
  of nozzles

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MicroDrop A Summary

• Intelligent Use of Water
• Environmentally Sustainable
• Life Safety Advantages
• Low Water Usage
• Installation Advantages
• Minimal Consequential Damage
• Fire Protection for the 21st Century