The chemical composition of Fm-200 (HFC 227ea) is known as Heptafluoropropane.  A compound consisting of carbon, fluorine and hydrogen.

Fm200 is identified as a fast, clean fire protection agent. It is a colorless, odorless gas that is stored in cylinders as a liquid and pressurized with nitrogen, it discharges through nozzles attached to a piping network which is activated by a control system that consists of automatic smoke detection, saving a huge storage space in the protected area. Historically, Fm-200 system was introduced as a Halon replacement in December 31, 1993. By then it quickly became accepted worldwide as the worlds leading clean gaseous fire extinguishing agent with a track record in protection of the world’s most critical and irreplaceable properties and assets.

Today, Fm-200 system is widely used in more than 70 countries across the world including nations where some strict standards for environmental protection apply.

Fm200 Extinguishing Effectiveness 

Fm-200 systems can hit the extinguishing levels in 10 seconds or less, blocking ordinary combustible, electrical, and flammable liquid fires before they cause major damage. That’s a very swift and effective fire protection system, which results to less downtime, less damage, less costs of repair, in addition to enhanced security and safety for people. 

Environment Friendly

Fm-200 does not contain bromine or chlorine, therefore it has zero ozone depleting potential (ODP). With its zero ODP, it presents a long-term solution to fire protection requirements, in which the atmospheric lifetime of Fm200 is between 31 and 42 years.

Safety 

Fm-200 has been proven to be less toxic than Halon 1301, which can be safely used when people are present. Fm-200 is a clean agent that does not leave any oily residues, particulates, water or corrosive material that could damage high-tech equipment. Also, it presents a healthy environment to occupants. In fact, after a discharge, Fm-200 can be removed by ventilation, which allows businesses to resume their operations immediately. 

Storage

In comparison with Halon 1301, Fm-200 systems require little floor storage space, which presents one of the most important benefits of Fm-200 systems.  The Fm-200 agent is stored in cylinders as liquid, and once pressurization is achieved using nitrogen, it saves huge amounts of storage space. Fm-200 takes up to seven times less storage space that systems based on inert gases. This translated to more room for revenue generating cargo or passenger ships.

Benefits of Kingfisher FM-200 System

•           Fast and effective against a wide range of class A, B and C fires
•           Light weighted, allowing more fuel efficiency solutions to shipboard fire protection
•           Environmentally clean agent
•           Zero-ozone depleting potential
•           Low global warming potential
•           Fast- Acting Extinguishment
•           Safe for Occupied Spaces
•           Required minimum storage space
•           Low-pressure system
•           No clean up required after discharge
•           Kingfisher Fm-200 Systems are approved for use in marine applications such as machinery spaces and flammable liquid storage areas by major regulatory agencies.

 Applications 

Kingfisher Fm-200 systems are perfectly suited to the protection of machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms in a wide range of vessel types:

•           Offshore oil & gas installations
•           Container ships
•           Workboats
•           Warships
•           Ferries
•           Passenger vessels
•           Chemical tankers
•           Cargo ships
•           Government coastguard and research vessels
•           Pleasure craft

Kingfisher Equipment Trading provides integrated state-of- the- art clean agent technology that is cost effective for applications containing high value critical data or sensitive machinery. Kingfisher provides the services of design, installation, recharge and maintenance needed to keep your CO2 system functioning properly and in compliance with latest marine fire protection regulations.
Carbon Dioxide is a clean gaseous agent that is adaptable for a wide range of hazards for how it’s fast, efficient and cost effective. It is a colorless, dry, odorless, non- corrosive gas that suppresses fire without leaving behind water, foam or dry chemical. The system includes detectors, a control unit, agent storage cylinders, piping and discharge nozzles. The discharge of CO2 is non damaging to property and its electrically non conductive.

How Does Kingfisher Carbon Dioxide Work?

Carbon Dioxide Systems use intelligent, reliable, and fast acting controls to quickly sense a fire before it can cause costly damage to your property. Carbon dioxide gas has a high rate of expansion, which allows it to work fast, and when fighting fire, Kingfisher carbon dioxide system releases a heavy blanket of gas that decreases the oxygen level to a point where combustion cannot occur. Knowing that carbon dioxide is a gas, this means that there will be no cleanup associated with a system discharge, which translates to minimal business interruption.  

Types of CO2 Systems
There are two types of CO2 systems. The most commonly installed CO2 systems are high pressure. The second type of CO2 system is the low pressure. The main difference between the two is the way in which the CO2 agent is stored.

 High Pressure Co2 Systems
These systems use spun steel pressure cylinders assemblies to store the Co2 gas. The cylinders are designed to be stored at room temperature with the internal pressure in the cylinder varying depending on the ambient temperature of the space in which the cylinders are kept. Kingfisher Equipment Trading can provide systems with different cylinder sizes based on the size of the hazard to be protected.

 Low Pressure Co2 Systems

These systems use a low-pressure storage unit that is refrigerated with a typical Co2 storage temperature of 0 degrees F. The system is designed and installed so that CO2 gas can be discharged into relevant protected area using valve control cabinet.
 Benefits of Kingfisher CO2 System

• Ideal for extinguishing fires of flammable and combustible materials and approved for Class A, B & C hazards.     
• Non-damaging, requires no clean up and leaves no residue
• Environmentally friendly
• Fast and effective, within seconds CO2 penetrates the entire hazard area to smother the combustion
• A cost friendly system and easy to access agent when refilling is required
• Verified quality and durability
• Electrically non conductive for a wide range of applications
• The CO2 system of Kingfisher is approved for use in marine applications such as machinery spaces and flammable liquid storage areas by major regulatory agencies.
   

Applications

Kingfisher carbon dioxide system is ideal for environments where flammable liquids present a potential hazard. These fires spread rapidly and become so intense. For this purpose, it is vital to have sufficient fire protection on site.

• Engine Rooms
• Pump Rooms
• Lamp Rooms
• Cargo Holds
• Ductwork Electrical Rooms
• Diesel Generator Rooms
• Machinery Spaces
• Engine Scavenge spaces
• Bow Thruster Compartments

Novec 1230 fluid from 3M, is identified as a fluorinated ketone that has a boiling point of 49 degrees C hence exists as a liquid at room temperature. Kingfisher provides an engineered fire protection fluid that is fast and environmentally friendly. The system includes detectors, agent storage cylinders, a control unit, pipes and discharge nozzles. Novec fluid extinguishes fire by eliminating the heat energy and disrupting the combustion process. Kingfisher Novec system is also proven to be fast and effective with the capability to extinguish in 10 seconds or less before any damage is done to assets and valuables. This is achieved by vaporizing rapidly during discharge and it is noncorrosive and nonconductive, therefore it will not cause damage to electronics, navigation, radar and other equipment. With Kingfisher Novec 1230 fluid, you get a fast, safe and effective fire safety without involving ship systems, the safety of passengers and crew.  

Why Choose Kingfisher Novec 1230 system?

Easy handling and storage

Novec 1230 fire protection fluid is ideal for the use in engine and equipment rooms, and other occupied areas of pleasure craft and high-speed craft. Novec is liquid at room temperature and stored at low vapor pressure, so agent handling and charging becomes simple and can be accomplished without removing the cylinders offsite saving time and ensuring protection of your assets.

The liquefied state of Novec 1230 fluid tolerates efficient use of space, needing around the same number of cylinders as conventional halocarbon agents.

Compatibility with fire system materials

Novec 1230 fluid is shown to be compatible with standard materials of construction used for fire suppression systems, including stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, copper and brass. The material is constant and noncorrosive in its pure form.

Benefits of Kingfisher Novec 1230

• Zero ozone depleting potential
• Requires minimal storage space
• Atmospheric lifetime of less than 5 days
• Listed for protection against Class A, B & C fires
• Extinguishes fire through heat absorption and not oxygen reduction
• Safe for use in occupied areas
• Low global warming potential
• No post fire residue or clean up required
• Electrically non-conductive
• Kingfisher fire suppression systems with Novec 1230 fluid are approved for use in marine applications such as machinery spaces and flammable liquid storage areas by major regulatory agencies.

Applications

• Engine room
• Generator room
• Communication and data centers
• Control rooms
• Pilothouses
• Pump rooms
• Diving systems rooms

Definition of Water Mist System

Is a high-pressure system that is designed to break water particles to very tiny droplets creating a misting effect that in return suffocates fire effectively by amplifying the water cooling effect and depleting oxygen.
Since water mist droplets are very tiny, therefore, no electrical conduction takes place making it a perfect solution for machinery spaces.

Classification by water mist droplets size

01. Low Pressure Water Mist System
      (Operating pressure ≤ 12 bar)

02. Medium Pressure Water Mist System
      (12 bar < Operating pressure < 34.5 bar)

03. High Pressure Water Mist System --
      (Operating pressure ≥ 34.5 bar

How Does Water Mist System Work?

Extinguishing Mechanisms

Cooling effect
- Air / Gas cooling
- Hot surface area’s cooling

Inerting effect
- Oxygen concentration decreased
- Oxygen supply blocking

Additional effects
- Purifing of Smoke / Gas
- Blocking of radiant heat

Why choose Kingfisher water mist system

• Uses less than 10% of water compared to conventional systems
• Can be activated even in occupied spaces without evacuation plan first
• Extinguishes fire very quickly, thus smoke damage reduced
• Reduces smoke damage by cascading combustion byproducts
• Economical installation with small diameter pipes
• Corrosion resistant components and long lasting quality components
• Safe to electrical & electronic equipment
• Low maintenance cost

 Protection for all spaces onboard

Novec 1230 fluid from 3M, is identified as a fluorinated ketone that has a boiling point of 49 degrees C hence exists as a liquid at room temperature. Kingfisher provides an engineered fire protection fluid that is fast and environmentally friendly. The system includes detectors, agent storage cylinders, a control unit, pipes and discharge nozzles. Novec fluid extinguishes fire by eliminating the heat energy and disrupting the combustion process. Kingfisher Novec system is also proven to be fast and effective with the capability to extinguish in 10 seconds or less before any damage is done to assets and valuables. This is achieved by vaporizing rapidly during discharge and it is noncorrosive and nonconductive, therefore it will not cause damage to electronics, navigation, radar and other equipment. With Kingfisher Novec 1230 fluid, you get a fast, safe and effective fire safety without involving ship systems, the safety of passengers and crew.  

Why Choose Kingfisher Novec 1230 system?

Easy handling and storage

Novec 1230 fire protection fluid is ideal for the use in engine and equipment rooms, and other occupied areas of pleasure craft and high-speed craft. Novec is liquid at room temperature and stored at low vapor pressure, so agent handling and charging becomes simple and can be accomplished without removing the cylinders offsite saving time and ensuring protection of your assets.
The liquefied state of Novec 1230 fluid tolerates efficient use of space, needing around the same number of cylinders as conventional halocarbon agents.

Compatibility with fire system materials

Novec 1230 fluid is shown to be compatible with standard materials of construction used for fire suppression systems, including stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, copper and brass. The material is constant and noncorrosive in its pure form.

Benefits of Kingfisher Novec 1230

• Zero ozone depleting potential
• Requires minimal storage space
• Atmospheric lifetime of less than 5 days
• Listed for protection against Class A, B & C fires
• Extinguishes fire through heat absorption and not oxygen reduction
• Safe for use in occupied areas
• Low global warming potential
• No post fire residue or clean up required
• Electrically non-conductive
• Kingfisher fire suppression systems with Novec 1230 fluid are approved for use in marine applications such as machinery spaces and flammable liquid storage areas by major regulatory agencies.

Applications

• Engine room
• Generator room
• Communication and data centers
• Control rooms
• Pilothouses
• Pump rooms
• Diving systems rooms

The external fire fighting system (fifi system) is fully integrated with the vessel. It is designed to extinguish and suppress fire outside the vessel. The power source is often the main engine and the power is transferred to the pumps via remote operated clutch and necessary transmission.

The pumps are usually located in the engine room below water line for the best potential performance via suction line design. They supply water to the discharge pipe going all the way up to the monitor. The water jet is formed in the monitor outlet by pressing water at optimal speed through the designed monitor nozzle.