SFFECO Carbon dioxide (CO2) system extinguishes fire by reducing the oxygen content of the protected space and or local flame front to a point where it will not support combustion.

Carbon Dioxide is an odorless, colorless, electrically non-conductive, non-corrosive, and non-deteriorating inert suppression agent. Carbon Dioxide is approximately 50% heavier than air, and is normally present in the atmosphere at about 0.03% by volume. Carbon Dioxide is instrumental in controlling respiration and other vital responses in animals and humans, but it WILL NOT support life.

Carbon Dioxide extinguishes fire by reducing the oxygen content of the protected space and/or local flame front to a point where it will not support combustion.

Oxygen reduction below 16% by volume will extinguish most fires. Surface or “flash” type fires (oils, paints, etc.) are quickly extinguished.

Deep-seated or “smoldering” type fires (paper, baled cotton, clothing, etc.) are extinguished by the prolonged action of a high concentration of Carbon Dioxide.

Retaining the agent within the protected space reduces the fire’s ability to re-ignite.

In addition, Carbon Dioxide has a cooling effect on the surrounding atmosphere that has been found to be a benefit to fire extinguishment.

Carbon Dioxide is a standard commercial product commonly used for carbonating beverages, fast freezing food products, purging pipes and tanks, medical purposes, and a multitude of additional tasks.

It is also used for firefighting purposes: i.e. hose reels, portable hand extinguishers, and engineered fixed pipe systems.

Carbon Dioxide is available in most large cities and seaports throughout the world.

Carbon Dioxide is a standard commercial product commonly used for carbonating beverages, fast freezing food products, purging pipes and tanks, medical purposes, and a multitude of additional tasks.

It is also used for firefighting purposes: i.e. hose reels, portable hand extinguishers, and engineered fixed pipe systems.

Carbon Dioxide is available in most large cities and seaports throughout the world.

45KG CO CYLINDER

A basic cylinder is nothing but a pressure vessel. A variety of cylinder sizes are available. They are all designed to hold pressurized carbon dioxide in liquid form at ambient temperatures, corresponding to a normal pressure of 850 psi at 21°C (58.6 bar at 21°C). All cylinders are seamless. They are manufactured and tested in accordance with the requirements of International Standards and the Department of Explosives. Except for special temperature conditions, all cylinders are filled to their specified weight with liquid carbon dioxide. The pressure inside the cylinder will vary as the temperature changes. In general, the ambient storage temperature for standard cylinders used in local application systems should be between 0°C and 49°C For standard cylinders used in total flooding systems, the ambient storage temperature should be between -18°C and 54°C. A rigid siphon tube is used in all cylinders to ensure liquid discharge. All cylinders must therefore be installed in a normal upright position.