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Water mist is a fire protection system based on the dispersion of very small water particles. These particles will be in charge of controlling, suffocating and suppressing the fire. This suppression system is one of the simplest and most effective that exist, optimizing the use of water.
Operation and Benefits of this Water Mist System
First, we can indicate that it acts through the following actions, the water mist cools both the flames and the gases generated in the combustion. It also manages to reduce the heat generated thanks to those small particles of water discharged and another important aspect to mention is that it displaces the oxygen by evaporation.
- In addition, the use of this suppression system offers the following benefits in the event of a fire:
- Quick response with immediate activation.
- It reduces the damage caused by the use of water.
- It is a more environmentally friendly system.
- Great power of action against many types of fire.
- Reduces almost to zero the toxicity hazards presented by other systems.
Water Mist Applications
This type of fire protection systems can be used for control and extinguishing tasks. In the first case, water mist is intended for spaces without specific locations at risk of fire. Some of these locations could be: computer rooms, archives, telecommunication centers, etc.
For extinguishing tasks, this fire protection system is intended for locations with specific fire characteristics. These spaces could be, for example: paint booths, industrial kitchens, escalators, diesel engines and alternators, etc.
As an example, for the industrial sector, we can count on this solution to provide security to the equipment or machinery inside the enclosure, thus avoiding economic losses. Additionally, it is important to highlight that this application has no environmental impact and does not require recharging.
If we talk about escalators, we are talking about the vertical of shopping malls or airports, in which we can also use the water mist solution.
In Edintel we can advise you on this type of fire suppression system. Our technical and engineering team will solve all your doubts. As specialists in fire protection for more than 20 years, you can trust your water mist installation to a highly qualified professional team.
