FM 200 Gas Extinguishing Systems
FM 200 gas extinguishing systems, which are among the automatic fire extinguishing systems; are preferred because they are colorless and odorless. FM200, which is filled into cylinders under a pressure of 25 bar, is protected in liquid form. The reason why FM-200 gas extinguishing systems, which are widely used, are so often preferred is that they do not cause any damage to the area where they are applied and do not pose a threat to human health. The gas in liquid form is applied to the flammable area by spraying and FM200 gas forms a layer by covering the flammable surface in the form of ice. FM 200 gas, which has a structure similar to Halon gas, is a physical fire extinguishing system, not a chemical one like Halon gas.
In order for the fire to not cause more losses, it is necessary to extinguish it as soon as possible. Otherwise, various systems and networks in the area where the fire breaks out will be destroyed in a short time. FM 200 gas extinguishing systems are preferred because they intervene in a short time. After the fire alarm is activated, the ignition system automatically intervenes in the event and carries out the spraying process on the burning surface in approximately 8 seconds.
Serious physical damage occurs on surfaces where water, foam or chemical powder fire extinguishing systems are applied. Due to this problem, FM200 gas was developed and has been widely used since it does not leave physical damage on the surface where it is applied. The fact that no cleaning is needed after a fire, especially in areas where FM200 gas is used, is the most important factor in the widespread use of this system. Even in areas where electrical devices are located, it does not cause any problems.
If we list certain properties of FM200 gas;
It is a colorless gas.
It has the property of not giving off odor.
It has no conductivity.
It does not harm the ozone layer.
Since it is not a chemical gas, it does not contain factors that threaten human health.
It spreads in a closed environment in a short time.
It is more cost-effective than other extinguishers.
The areas where FM200 fire extinguishing systems are widely used are;
Computer Rooms, Telephone Stations, Information Centers, Museums, Art Galleries, System Control Rooms, Generator Units, Power Distribution Centers, Bank Safes, Libraries, Archival Storage Areas such as Floppy Disks and Disks, Flammable Liquid Storage Areas such as Acetone, etc.
