Filling Station
FM200
Our FM200 recharge station will ensure that your system will be recharged (filled with FM200 after a discharge) in a fast and professional manner. OPS technicians are ready to provide recharge services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can typically have your system back in full operation within 24 hours of the system discharge.
3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid
The SEVO® CAPS (Clean Agent Pumping System) Fill/Recharge Station is an easy to use, highly portable pumping and pressurization system. This closed filling operation provides a SEVO approved method for filling and pressurization.
This system eliminates the need to remove agent storage cylinders requiring service by providing the user with a lightweight, tray mounted pump that can be taken into the field. All Components are housed in a durable rolling case for ease of transportation from site to site.
RECHARGING SYSTEM FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT REDUCES STOPOVER TIME
Each fire extinguishing gas system must be inspected at regular intervals. The cylinders are checked for pressure and/or filling ratio. After all, leakages can cause the cylinders to lose pressure or gas. If required, the cylinders are recharged and re-pressurised. This is of course also necessary if the fire extinguishing gas system has been (accidentally) activated. Fire extinguishing gas cylinders must also be subjected to a periodic pressure test. In order to carry out these pressure tests the cylinders need to be emptied and refilled.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The Retrotec systems have 2 types of panel systems than temporarily seal off a doorway in the enclosure so that the variable speed blower can be installed. First, the static pressure existing across the doorway is measured, then the blower is turned on to pressurize the enclosure to the maximum pressure that could occur once the room is full of agent. The airflow required to establish this pressure is measured and the process is repeated in the other direction. These 2 readings are used to calculate the size of the hole in the enclosure . The computer then calculates the agent loss rate that would occur after discharge.
PERFORMANCE
Each retrotec blower will measure up to about 9 square feet of leaks in any size building. The system was designed specifically to be quickly reversible so measurements can be made in the other direction. This eliminates a host of site, operator and equipment errors.
Accuracy is 5% of the measured flow rate. The system was calibrated according to ASTM standard E 1258-92 and CGSB 149.10 and meets all requirements of NFPA. Flow measurement is by a balanced annular piezometric pickup.
Room pressure gauges are specially calibrated to +/- 1 Pascal. An error of 1 Pascal in 15 will change the result by about 3%.
WHY REVIEW ENCLOSURE INTEGRITY? it’s mandatory.
For the past six years most new halon system have been approved using a door fan and computer to predict the retention time of the enclosure instead of using a discharge test. Now, “clean agent” manufacturers recommend door fan tests because:
NFPA 2001 says “: 4-7.2.2.10″ A discharge test is generally not recommended;…” NFPA 2001, requires the enclosure be tested. Appendix B covers the door fan test.
4-7.2.3* Review Enclosure Integrity. All total flooding systems shall have the enclosure examined and tested to locate and then effectively seal any signifigant air leaks that could result in a failure of the enclosure to hold the specified agent concentration level for the specified holding period. The currently preferred method is using a blower door fan unit and smoke pencil. If quantitative results are recorded these could be useful for comparison at future tests.
NFPA 2001, requires re-evaluation and possible retesting every twelve months.
4-4 Enclosure Inspection. At least every 12 months, the enclosure protected by the clean agent shall be thoroughly inspected to determint if penetrations or other changes have occurred than could adversely affect agent leakage or change colume of hazard or both. Where the inspection indicates that conditions that could result in (an) inability to maintain the clean agent concentration (exist), they shall be corrected. If uncertainty still exists, the enclosures shall be re-tested for integrity in accoredance with 4.7.2.3. Exception: An enclosure inspection is not required every twelve months if a documented administrative control program exists that addresses barrier integrity. This is an important service to the end user and a cost effective one for the contractor with a door fan to provide.
Clean agent discharge testing is expensive, disruptive and takes a lot of time. By comparison initial door fan testing takes one to two hours by one man and costs very little.
Door fan tests show a lot more than just the ability of the enclosure to hold the agent. The test demonstrates containment levels on all planes and elevations allowing the tester to point out problems that may arise regarding fire containment, smoke control, dust control, energy control and agent exhaust deficiencies.
Door fan tests give the client a better “picture” of his facility – you can service his needs better differentiatig your service from your competitors – you look better.
If an agent discharge is required, the door fan test can quickly and cheaply prevent a discharge test failure by predicting discharge results in advance and pinpointing problem areas.
Inert gas systems are the safe, natural way to extinguish a fire. Brigit Systems have taken this solution to the next level.
Brigit’s Envirogen™ offers all the benefits of inert gas systems with several significant design improvements. You’ll find the Envirogen™ solution is safer and more economical than any other system on the market. Most inert gas systems discharge from the storage cylinders at high pressure, and then use pressure reducers further down the pipe network (therefore requiring both high- and low-pressure piping to handle the pressurized inert gasses as it travels to the discharge nozzle/s). Envirogen™ is different. Our superior cylinder pressure regulator automatically reduces the pressure of the stored inert gasses at discharge. We provide an ideal discharge pressure and maintain a constant flow rate throughout the system. That means no need for expensive high-pressure piping. With Envirogen™, you can use small-diameter, low-pressure piping from the storage cylinders/manifold all the way to the nozzle/s, thus lowering your system costs.
Most inert gas systems discharge into the protected space with a high surge flow rate at the nozzle/s, creating a potentially hazardous pressure peak. Consequently, a large venting area must be installed, to prevent structural damage to the perimeter of the protected space and safeguard employees. In addition, industry regulations state that 95% of the required inert agent must discharge within 60 seconds after activation. To achieve this, the already high surge flow rate is further increased in some inert gas systems, thereby increasing the risk of damage.
Envirogen™ is safer.
Because of the unique pressure regulated valve assembly, the Envirogen™ agent enters the protected room within the required 60 seconds at a steady flow rate, preventing destructive turbulence from occurring.
Therefore, only the amount of inert gas you really need is discharged, and the necessary venting area is much smaller — you can reduce your installation costs by as much as 60% on venting hardware.
Inert gas systems are designed to reduce the ambient oxygen concentration in a protected space to between 10 and 14 percent, a level that is breathable, but will not support flaming combustion(thus smothering the fire).
3M™ is proud to be the industry leader in fire-stopping. Their dedication to stringent testing and code developments help make buildings safer today than they were some years ago.
Utilising a brand as powerful as 3M™, you get what you would expect — proven reliability and outstanding products. The construction industry is increasingly moving toward easy-to-use fire-stop solutions. That’s why 3M™, in its leadership role, provides cutting-edge and fully integrated systems.
These systems are designed to help with the efficient construction of safer buildings that help protect lives and property. The majority of 3M™’s fire-stopping innovations are tested online in the company’s own UL and Intertek certified fire-test center. By testing these systems in job-specific conditions, 3M™ can more effectively provide fire protection solutions that meet current industry needs.
Over the years Right Consult was distributing fire containment protection from several other international suppliers.
Right Consult is now providing SABS tested intumescent coating and fire barrier protection to the industry.
Right Consult now also offer product and application training for Fire consultants and applicators. All out training is based on the Method statements that was used during the SABS tests. The methods and products were tested by SABS under the SANS10177-2:2005 standards
BS -60WB that has been SABS tested on Timber, Cables, PVC and Steel, This has given Brigit Systems the Accreditation of Fire Containment (Passive) Supplier with Valid Current SABS reports for all type of Passive fire stopping.
3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is a next-generation halon replacement, designed to
alleviate concerns for human safety, performance and the environment. Unlike first-generation HFCs, 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid has the key features defining sustainable clean agent protection:
3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid was created for life: for the life of your people, to help keep them safe from fire and chemical hazards; for the life of your equipment, to effectively protect it from fire; and for the life of your system, so it not only meets today’s environmental regulations but those of the foreseeable future.
With zero ozone depletion potential, extremely low global warming potential and short atmospheric lifetime,3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is the first chemical halon replacement to offer a viable, long-term, sustainable technology for special hazards fire protection.
Because its use concentration is much lower than its No Observable Adverse Effects Level (NOAEL), 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid offers the largest margin of safety of any chemical halon replacement available on the market today. Note: Industry standards require egress from a protected enclosure prior to system discharge.
One fire protection fluid. So many reasons to use it. Here is the new standard for halon replacement. 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid offers a long-term, sustainable technology that has the greatest margin of safety, the lowest GWP for chemical clean agent alternatives, and zero ozone depletion potential.
What is 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid?
3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is a fluoroketone – a proprietary 3M™ technology that offers a number of important advantages over conventional halon replacements.
How does it work?
Extinguishing via its cooling effect, 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid works as a gas, yet it is a liquid at room temperature. Because it is not packaged under pressure, 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid has unique shipping and handling advantages over high pressure alternatives. 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid systems allow for more efficient use of space compared to inert gas systems.
Where is 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid used?
3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is a highly efficient fire extinguishant that can be used for flooding applications in engineered and pre-engineered systems.
It is ideal for special hazards: spaces where the continuous operation of high-value equipment is paramount. Examples include: telecommunication switch rooms, computer and electronic control rooms, hazards aboar ships and critical military applications such as vehicle engine and crew bay protection. It is also ideal for environments such as libraries, cultural facilities, storage rooms, archives and museums, where valuable items must not be damaged by a fire extinguishing agent.
What sets it apart?
3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid has zero ozone depletion potential and the lowest atmospheric lifetime for chemical clean agent alternatives: 5 days. The next closest halon alternative is 29 years. 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid has a Global Warming Potential of 1 which is 99.9% lower than any halocarbon agent acceptable for use in occupied spaces. 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid has the largest margin of safety for use in occupied spaces. It makes good business sense to use 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid because it is a sustainable, long-term technology. Not only does 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid meet today’s regulations but it meets those of the foreseeable future.
The system is designed as a full flooding system into enclosed areas, in accordance with international standards to provide gaseous fire suppression in situations where conventional fire suppression agents such as water, dry chemical, and carbon dioxide are unsuitable. HFC-227ea, was the first environmentally acceptable replacement for Halon1301.
BRIGIT™227 is used in applications for both Class-A and Class-B fire risks and is safe for use in occupied areas, at the correct design concentrations. The system is typically used for the protection of valuable/critical assets (usually electronics), the loss of which, would not only be for the value of the equipment, but also the cost of business interruption through information loss.
HFC-227ea (as a clean agent) leaves no residue after discharge, is electrically non-conductive, and is colourless and odourless. HFC-227ea suppresses fire primarily through heat absorption and interrupting the chemical reaction of the fire ‘chain’. (80% cooling & 20% chemical reaction). Once discharged, in accordance with international standards, within 10 seconds, it suppresses fire rapidly thus minimizing damage to property and valuable equipment.
System Components
All components in the BRIGIT™227 system, valves, storage cylinders etc. are manufactured to international standards and are approved and certified as such by various approval bodies. (TPED, VdS, BSI)
HFC-227ea Storage Cylinder
The agent storage cylinder is fitted with the appropriate valve, gauge and dip tube. The HFC-227ea is stored as a liquefied compressed gas super pressurized with dry nitrogen to 25 Bar (at 25⁰C) and is discharged into the protected area as a vapour. Storage Cylinders are available in various capacities to suit the hazard requirements and are provided with signage for handling, operation and maintenance instructions, identifying agent weight, tare weight and gross weight.
Typical applications
A COMPLETE DETECTION & SUPPRESSION SYSTEM PRE-ENGINEERED FOR ELECTRICAL CABINETS
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TOGETHER IN ONE BOX.
REDUCES EVEN THE MOST CRITICAL ELECTRICAL FIRE RISKS:
THE BRIGITDETEC DIFFERENCE
BRIGITDETEC systems use a proprietary continuous linear sensor tube that reliably detects and actuates release of the extinguishing agent using pneumatic technology. It is more flexible, space efficient and cost effective versus alternative mechanical or electronic systems.
Quick & Easy installation directly inside electrical cabinets:
The flexible sensor tubing is easily installed inside the electrical cabinet directly above the wires and circuity where a fire could start. When in service, the tubing is pressurized with dry nitrogen to 16 bar. The dynamics of pressurization make the tubing more reactive to heat.
Early fire detection:
If a flame-up occurs, the heat of the fire causes the pressurized sensor tube to burst at the hottest spot (approx. 110°C)
Instant suppression:
The sudden tube depressurization actuates the special pressure differential valve and instantly floods the entire cabinet area with CO2 extinguishing agent. The fire is quickly suppressed just moments after it began… minimizing damage and downtime.