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.
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 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 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.
DECOMMISSIONING A HALON SYSTEM Decommissioning is a Two Step Process
Decommissioning a Halon system from service is usually a two-step process. The first step, field decommissioning, takes place at the site where the fire protection system is located. During this step, the Halon cylinders are disconnected from the system hardware such as manifolds and piping. The second step usually takes place offsite and involves reclaiming the Halon agent from the removed cylinders.
Purpose of Decommissioning
Decommissioning is undertaken to remove the existing Halon system from service, replace the Halon system with an alternative means of fire protection, and/or recover the Halon from the system so it can be made available for use in other applications. As Halon supplies become increasingly scarce, decommissioned Halon supplies will be an important source to meet the future fire protection needs of critical applications.
Who Should Perform Decommissioning
Proper decommissioning procedures are required to assure that vital Halon resources are not inadvertently discharged into the atmosphere during the recovery process and to maintain a safe working environment for individuals involved in the decommissioning process. Accordingly, the decommissioning of Halon systems should only be performed by properly trained personnel.
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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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