Kidde Fire Protection system offers three systems engineered for use with Novec 1230 fluid

Kidde Fire Protection now offers the most extensive range of clean agent fire suppression systems designed for use with 3M^TM Novec^TM 1230 Fire Protection Fluid.

Clean Agent Technology

The Novec 1230 fluid systems are designed to protect critical high-value assets from fire with minimal down-time and clean-up costs. Typical applications include telecommunication switch rooms, computer and electronic contol rooms, and aboard ships. They are the latest addition to the company's wide range of clean agent systems that includes FM-200, Argonite and Carbon Dioxide.

Environmental Credentials

The company has invested in the new systems because it believes Novec 1230 fluid represents sustainable, long-term technology that meets both today's environmental regulations and those in the foreseeable future. It has a low Global Warming Potential (GWP) rating of just one, an Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP) of zero and a low atmospheric lifetime of only five days.

Widest Choice

Kidde Fire Protection offers three different Novec 1230 fluid systems to suit a wide variety of applications. A standard 25 bar system for industrial applications, a specialist 25 bar marine system and a 42 bar system that offers increased design flexibility for larger or more complex facilities.

Tested & Approved

All the systems are European TPED (Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive) and PED (Pressure Equipment Directive) compliant and manufactured to ISO 9001:2000 standards. The 25 bar industrial system is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and FM Global, while the 25 bar marine system is Marine Equipment Directive (MED) compliant and approved by ABS, Lloyd's Register and DNV. The 42 bar system is approved by VdS.

Stored as a Liquid and Discharged as a Gas

Novec 1230 fluid is stored as a liquid and discharged into the hazard zone by specially designed nozzles as a colourless, non-conductive and non-corrosive gas. It puts fires out quickly by reaching its extinguishing concentration in 10 seconds or less and then absorbing heat from the fire. It has the highest heat capacity of any commercially available chemical suppression agent, giving it the lowest extinguishing concentration of 4 to 6 percent.

Largest Safety Margin

In occupied spaces at normal design concentrations, Novec 1230 fluid presents no risk to personnel. US EPA SNAP has classified it as acceptable for use as a total flooding agent in occupied spaces. It provides a safety margin of nearly 100 percent, which is by far the largest safety margin of any clean fire suppression agent available on the market today.

Global Support

The new technology is supported by Kidde Fire Protection global sales, technical and customer service resources. Systems are designed  by specially trained and certified engineers using hydraulic calculation software that optimises performance while minimising installation costs.

Market Leader

This latest announcement reinforces the position of Kidde Fire Protection as the market leader in clean agent fire suppression system technology. Since pioneering their development more than ten years ago the company has supplied several thousand chemical and inert gas systems worldwide.

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