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Fire Protection for the Marine Industry
Fm-200 gas extinguishing
Fm-200 extinguishing agent
FM-200 (1,1,1,2,3,3,3 - heptafluoropropane)
is a compound of carbon, fluorine and
hydrogen (CF3CHFCF3). It is colorless,
odorless and electrically non-conductive.
It suppresses fire by a combination of
chemical and physical mechanisms without
affecting the available oxygen. This
allows personnel to see and breathe,
permitting them to leave the fire area
safely.
Unnecessary exposure to FM-200 or any clean
agent should be avoided per marine
regulations. In the very unlikely instance
where a discharge occurs in an occupied
space, personnel will be able to see and
breathe, permitting them to leave the area
safely. As such, the system is
authorized for use in normally occupied
spaces.
FM-200 has acceptable toxicity for use in
occupied spaces when agent concentration is
in accordance with NFPA 2001, and the
applicable rules of the International
Maritime Organization (IMO) and US Coast
Guard.
Fm-200 Asset Fire Protection
The FM-200 zero Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP)
fire suppressant supplied and installed by
GIELLE is now well established as the single
most effective Halon 1301 replacement. It is
approved and verified around the world by
such organisations as Britain’s Loss
Prevention Council, Lloyds Register, and the
US Environmental Protection Agency.
FM-200 is suitable for virtually all
total-flooding fire suppression
applications, although it is most commonly
used to protect vital company assets –
those upon which the company’s survival
might well depend. However, as it does not
remove significant quantities of oxygen or
obstruct vision, FM-200 is also ideal for
use in occupied rooms or enclosed
compartments, and is quickly cleared when
ventilated.
Rapid
reaction:
Fires are extinguished rapidly, typically
knocking out class A, B and C fires in less
than 10 seconds. This minimises atmospheric
toxicity and the generation of smoke and
soot. Physical and chemical actions combine
in FM-200 to form an irresistible fire
fighting force. FM-200’s physical
properties lower the flame temperature,
while the chemical action suppresses flame
propagation.
In fact, FM-200 is the appropriate choice in
applications where liquid extinguishants,
water-based or dry chemical products can
cause costly damage or result in
considerable and expensive downtime. Because
of its zero conductivity, this includes
electrical, communications and data
processing equipment and plant or machinery.
FM-200 also scores where cylinder storage
space is at a premium. For normal Class A
fire risks, only 7% by volume FM-200 is
needed for extinguishing purposes, resulting
in far less space being taken up than with
many other gaseous extinguishing systems on
the market.
Its short atmospheric life has made FM-200
an acceptable option with many
environmentalists. Atmospheric life is
believed to have a direct link with global
warming, and FM-200 withstands favourable
comparison with the other Halon 1301
alternatives on the market, some of which
have extended atmospheric lives.
Replacing halon with fm-200
The Gielle Marine System is the most
optioned system as a Halon replacement
system. Often, the system can be dropped
into existing pipework reducing retrofit
time and costs.
Halon 1301 Drop-In: The combination of the
aforementioned features allows the system to
be used as a virtual “drop-in”
replacement for existing halon
installations. Most changes are limited to
agent storage cylinder and nozzle
replacement.
Here’s why:
Life Safety. The FM-200 clean agent
works by interrupting the fire on a
molecular level, not by taking oxygen from
the protected space. So it is the preferred
fire suppression agent for protection of
shipboard spaces where crew or other
occupants may be present.
Marine Approvals. Gielle FM-200
Systems are approved for use in marine
applications such as machinery spaces and
flammable liquid storage areas by major
regulatory agencies.
Weight. Gielle FM-200 Systems weigh
less than either carbon dioxide or water
mist systems. So they provide more
fuel-efficient solutions to shipboard fire
protection.
Space. Gielle FM-200 Systems take up
less space than other types of fire
suppression systems. This means more room
for revenue-generating cargo or passengers.
General description
The Gielle FM-200 Marine System is a clean
agent suppression system intended for use in
total flooding applications on marine
vessels. Its high-performance discharge
capability is well suited to both Halon
retrofit and large hazards. Whether you’re
refitting an old halon system or building
new, the Gielle Marine System is for you.
FM-200 Fire Suppression System are used to
suppress fires in specific hazards or
equipment where an electrically
non-conductive agent is required, where
agent cleanup creates a problem, where
extinguishing capability with a low weight
is desired and where the hazard is normally
occupied
Gielle FM-200 systems are intended to
protect spaces containing the following
hazards:
• Class A - surface type fires–wood or
other cellulose type material
• Class B - flammable liquids
• Class C - energized electrical equipment
The system offers versatile protection for
small, medium and large shipboard
applications including machinery spaces.
Fm-200 system hardware FM-200 is stored in steel cylinders
superpressurized with nitrogen to 360 psig.
The cylinder valve assembly is equipped with
a supervisory pressure switch connection for
monitoring cylinder pressure. A pressure
gauge and a safety disc are fitted to the
valve in accordance with DOT requirements.
Other system components include mounting
brackets, control heads, pull stations,
pilot cylinders, flex hoses, discharge
delays, sirens, check valves, nozzles, etc.
System controls can be configured to comply
with all marine regulatory requirements.
Flexible Storage Location: Gielle Marine
System cylinders can be stored further away
from the hazard being protected, providing
increased flexibility when choosing
container storage location.
FM-200 piping design is accomplished with
Gielle flow calculation software which
performs the complex flow calculations
necessary to maximize agent distribution
with a discharge time of ten seconds or
less.
Halon 1301 Drop-In: The combination of the
aforementioned features allows the system to
be used as a virtual “drop-in”
replacement for existing halon
installations. Most changes are limited to
agent storage cylinder and nozzle
replacement.
The Gielle Marine System is the most
optioned system as a Halon replacement
system. Often, the system can be dropped
into existing pipework reducing retrofit
time and costs.
Marine approvals
In addition to land-based approvals, the
Gielle FM-200 System engineered fire
suppression system is approved for use in
marine applications such as machinery spaces
and flammable liquid storage areas by the
marine regulatory bodies.
System design,
installation, service
Gielle provide the services–design &
installation, retrofit, recharge, and
maintenance–necessary to keep your Gielle
system functioning properly and in
compliance with Marine fire protection
regulations.
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Our quality is certified
Gielle makes its products inaccordance with UNI EN ISO 9001, UNI EN ISO 14001,
SA8000:2001 certified quality standards
In accordance with established maritime standards
Gielle’s systems solutions have been tested and approved by marine regulatory agencies throughout the world.
Worldwide installation and service.
No matter where your vessel puts into port. From
New York to Dubai, we perform whatever service is necessary including installation,
retrofit, recharge, maintenance and
emergency repair.
It's our global commitment to keeping your Gielle systems functioning perfectly and in
accordance with applicable Marine fire protection regulations.
The right approvals and certifications.
Gielle Fire Systems' products carry an impressive range of Type
Approvals and Flag Administration Approvals.
System design, installation & service
Gielle can provide the services (design and installation, retrofit, recharge,
an d maintenance) necessary to keep your system functioning
properly and in compliance with all applicable
Marine fire protection regulations.
We provide complete stationary and mobile fire
protection solutions from risk analysis via technical design to
installation.
Gielle is the leading fullservice
provider for fire protection in Europe and one of
the leading companies worldwide.
Marine, naval and offshore fire protection
Products from the Gielle Fire Suppression have been
developed to meet not only the needs of today, but to also
comply with evolving marine requirements, including
environmental issues, local regulations and more. To every
extent possible, we engineer the ability to upgrade our
equipment directly into our product lines. In many cases, this
gives owners the ability to avoid entire system replacements
when conditions change. Each design innovation is supported
by such important services as ongoing safety documentation.
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