WATER SPRAY SYSTEM
A water spray system is a fixed pipe system with special nozzles connected to a reliable pressurized water source. It sprays water to protect specific areas or equipment and can work automatically, manually, or both through a fire detection and alarm system. These systems are commonly used to protect things like flammable liquid or gas tanks, pipes, pumps, electrical equipment, transformers, and fire wall openings from fire.
The water supply is linked to the pipe system through an autonomously operated Deluge Valve, which starts the water flow. Automatic detecting devices that are mounted alongside water spray nozzles are used to trigger automatic actuation.
2 Types of Water Spray System
- Medium Velocity Water Spray Systems (MVWSS) are used to put out fires in water-miscible liquids as well as to protect regions from fires caused by low-temperature flammable liquids (FP ≤ 65 degrees C) (polar solvents, alcohols etc.) a minimal installation because it is economical, serves as a safety measure, and makes location identification simple.
- For the extinguishment of fires in flammable medium, heavy oils, or other similar flammable liquids with a flashpoint above 65 degrees Celsius, high velocity water spray systems (HVWSS) are utilised (E.g. Transformer Fires, Lube Oil Tanks, Etc).
Components of the System:
• Fire Fighting Pumps & Accessories.
• Piping
• Nozzles
• Deluge Valve
• Sprinkler / Detectors / Compressor
• Wiring & Instrumentations
• Maintenance Valves
Operational Information
High and medium velocity water spray systems are used to quickly control fires by spraying water over the danger area.
They use a deluge valve, which stays closed until a fire is detected. When that happens, the valve opens, and water rushes through the pipes to the spray nozzles, putting out the fire fast.
The system can sound alarms—either a water-powered bell or an electric alarm—to alert people. It also has valves that allow easy testing and maintenance, but they should always stay open during normal operation.
We design these systems to follow safety standards and include all the necessary parts like pipes, valves, nozzles, and fire detectors. They can work automatically or be turned on by hand.
The good news is AITO has capable technician that can possess the required abilities and information.
