Inert Gas Fire Suppression System

Inert gas fire suppression systems are a type of fire protection equipment that extinguishes or suppresses fires by releasing non-combustible inert gases. These gases primarily feature the characteristic that they do not participate in chemical reactions and can effectively dilute the oxygen concentration within a protected area to a level insufficient for sustaining combustion, thereby achieving fire suppression.
The following are common types of inert gas fire suppression agents and system configurations:
IG541 Mixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System: Composed of approximately 52% nitrogen, 40% argon, and 8% carbon dioxide, this blend ensures that during fire suppression, toxicity risks remain low and the system is environmentally benign with an ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) of zero.
IG100 Nitrogen Fire Extinguishing System: Pure nitrogen serves as the extinguishing agent, leveraging its physical properties to dilute the oxygen concentration to extinguish fires.
IG541 Nitrogen-Argon Mixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System: A mixture of nitrogen and argon in specific proportions.
Heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea) Fire Suppression System: Although heptafluoropropane is not strictly an inert gas due to its potential to react under certain conditions, it is often classified as a clean agent because of its low toxicity and relatively small impact on the ozone layer of the atmosphere.
These systems are typically deployed in critical and sensitive environments such as data centers, telecommunication rooms, museums, libraries, archives, and other places where water or traditional extinguishing agents could cause damage to sensitive electronic equipment or valuable items.