Halon
alternative fire fighting systems Replacing halon with fm-200
If you’re building a new vessel or
retrofitting a halon system on an existing
one, the best fire protection decision you
can make is to select a Gielle FM-200 Fire
Suppression System.
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.
Replacing halon with novec 1230
It is therefore available to protect most hazards traditionally
protected with Halon 1301 and will be particularly important in
Marine applications and others where high margins of safety and
long term sustainability are considered to be crucial features.
The physical properties of each
halon alternative determines how much agent is required to
provide an equivalent level of protection. NovecTM 1230 will
require approximately twice as much agent by weight as the
equivalent halon system, although end use design
concentrations will be similar, resulting in minimal increases in
storage space for the containers.
System design, installation, service
Gielle provide the
services (design and
installation, retrofit, recharge, and maintenance)
necessary to keep your Gielle system functioning
properly and in compliance with Marine fire protection
regulations.
ALTERNATIVE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
Commercial ships are in general to comply with SOLAS Ch. II-2 and Flag State
requirements. The Flag State requirements are often identical to SOLAS with
minor additions and interpretations. Some alternative chemical gases have been
proposed banned under national legislation.
SOLAS Ch. II-2, Reg.7 requires all machinery spaces with power output exceeding
375 kW (510 hp), all oil-fired boiler rooms and purifier rooms to be provided
with a fixed extinguishing system. Some of the existing Halon installations
have been installed as an additional safety measure in spaces not required to be
protected and may normally be decommissioned without replacement.
SOLAS Ch. II-2, Reg.7 basically identifies three options for extinguishing systems
for the spaces to be protected:
I. Water spray systems (SOLAS Ch.II-2, Reg.10)
II. CO2 extinguishing systems (SOLAS Ch.II-2, Reg.5)
III. High expansion foam systems (SOLAS Ch.II-2, Reg.9)
In addition to the above systems, alternative and equivalent systems have later
been developed and acceptance criteria established in IMO Circulars referred
to in Amendments to SOLAS 1974. The equivalent systems are subject to fullscale
prototype testing, including fire extinguishing tests and mechanical testing
of components. The systems can be categorised as follows:
IV. Water mist systems equivalent to SOLAS Ch.II-2, Reg.10 (equivalent standard:
IMO MSC/Circ. 668/728)
V. Alternative gas extinguishing systems (equivalent standard: IMO Circ. 776)
VI. Inside air high expansion foam systems (equivalent standard: IMO
MSC/Circ. 668/728)
One of the above systems I-VI is to be installed. Systems designed according to
above item I are to be reviewed on a case by case basis. For systems II through
VI, references to type approved products have been included in appendix A.
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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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