Anda di halaman 1dari 8

Sprinkler-Lschanl. engl. 18.06.

2001 14:36 Uhr Seite 3

AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Sprinkler-Lschanl. engl. 18.06.2001 14:36 Uhr Seite 4

WATER:
FIRE PROTECTION FROM A NATURAL SOURCE

The progressive modernization of


industry and commerce not only
calls for structural fire protection
and assistance from fire brigades;
there is also a need for automatic
fire protection systems which can
operate on the machinery or in the
factory.

Continuous innovation from


the earliest times until today...
It was the engineer Wilhelm
Walther who developed the very
first automatic sprinkler system in
Germany, as long ago as 1884.
His revolutionary extinguishing
concept was based on the idea of
The intricate support-
People have used water as an ex- fighting the fire quickly, reliably
ing structure of the
hall at Stuttgart tinguishing agent since the dawn and comprehensively as soon as it
Airport is protected of history, and today it is still the developed. Todays modern sprink-
by sprinkler systems preferred choice for modern fire ler systems from TOTAL WALTHER
from TOTAL WALTHER. protection. It is reasonably priced, GmbH are still based on this prin-
and is always available in ad- ciple all through the range, from
equate volumes. Since water is special fast-response sprinklers to
compatible with most other sub- highly sensitive life safety sprink-
stances, it is extremely versatile lers.
when used as an extinguishing
agent. TOTAL WALTHER sprinkler systems
are successfully used as an alter-
native to passive fire protection,
and they allow enormous freedom
of design for commercial and indu-
strial buildings. In addition, special
fast response sprinklers are used to
protect people and property in
hotels and hospitals.

2
Sprinkler-Lschanl. engl. 18.06.2001 14:36 Uhr Seite 7

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
FOR FIRST CLASS EXTINGUISHING

The special extinguishing action of architectural design of the hall at


a sprinkler system is based on the Stuttgart Airport would have been
principle of selective activation. impossible to implement. Modern
Sprinkler systems only operate high-bay storage units also call for
where they are needed. special sprinkler protection. The
addition of film forming foam con-
Finely sprayed water centrates can extend the use of
Because the water which emerges sprinkler systems to virtually every
Innovative from from the sprinklers is separated in- risk area in industry and large-
the very start: the
to a fine spray, it vaporizes quick- scale commerce.
Walther System
ly, ensuring high cooling by ab-
automatic fire
extinguishing sorbing the heat from hot fire The natural choice for
sprinkler. gases. This intensive vaporization the environment
displaces some of the oxygen The high water solubility of smoke
needed to feed the fire, giving and fire gases in the fine water
rise to an inerting effect. spray reduces harmful emissions.
The volume of extinguishing water
Targeted protection used in sprinkler systems is optimiz-
successful extinguishing ed: a sprinkler will only go into
TOTAL WALTHER sprinkler systems action if it is heated to its actuation
reliably confine fires to the initial temperature. This ensures that un-
location where they arise. Materi- necessary extinguishing water and
als which have not yet been affec- residues are avoided. There are
ted by the fire are moistened in also environment benefits from
advance so that they are less likely sprinkler protection: harmful emis-
to ignite. In addition, the water sions can largely be prevented by
cools the structural elements of the confining a fire to the location
building, making them heat-resis- where it first arises, and by bond-
tant. Without sprinkler systems ing toxic gases to the extinguishing
from TOTAL WALTHER, the striking water.

3
Sprinkler-Lschanl. engl. 18.06.2001 14:36 Uhr Seite 8

PLAYING SAFE ...

Sprinklers are specially developed


spray nozzles: they are sealed by
a glass bulb, and they react auto-
matically to the heat of a fire.

Sprinklers go into action when the


glass bulb bursts and the nozzle
closure is released. Water imme-
diately emerges from the nozzle,
and a spray plate effectively distri-
butes it over the entire seat of the
fire in the form of a fine shower of
water droplets. Depending on the
particular risk, the area protected
by each sprinkler varies between
Upright and
9, 12 and 21m2. The choice of Spray sprinklers
pendent spray
spray plate depends on the type can be mounted upright or pen- sprinklers and
and position of the sprinkler in- dent. For normal risks in industry a conventional
stallation. The experts at TOTAL and commerce, one sprinkler is sprinkler.
WALTHER GmbH attach particular used for every 12 m2. In warehou-
importance to the optimal ratio of ses, 9 m2 are protected by one
drop sizes for effective extinguish- sprinkler. Low hazard spray sprink-
ing and uniform moistening of the lers can protect a maximum area
ground. Thanks to its wide range of 21m2.
of sprinklers, TOTAL WALTHER can
offer the correct sprinkler for every Conventional sprinklers
location. are fitted with a deflector which
can be installed both upright
and pendent. Since they spray
as much as 40% of the extinguish-
When the actuation temperature
of the sprinkler is reached, the ing water upwards, they are espe-
bulb bursts, the sealing element cially suitable for installation under
is pushed out by the water combustible ceilings.
pressure, and the water flows
onto the deflector and is distri-
buted over the seat of the fire.

4
Sprinkler-Lschanl. engl. 18.06.2001 14:37 Uhr Seite 9

... WITH THE RIGHT TYPE!

Side-wall sprinkler An investment


This type of sprinkler is specially that brings multiple benefits
for applications where for exam- TOTAL WALTHERs sprinkler systems
ple overhead clearance needs to offer reliable protection against
be ensured for vehicles. It can be damage to property, and also
installed upright or pendent, against the resultant production
with different deflectors. For instal- stoppages and losses of business
lation purposes, the maximum per- in industry and commerce. Further-
mitted room width (both walls) is more, insurers will grant discounts
7.5 m. of up to 65% on premiums for fire
insurance and business interruption
Horizontal extended coverage insurance. And thanks to sprinkler
side-wall sprinkler systems, it is possible to depart
A sprinkler which has been specifi- from the tight restraints of the con-
This horizontal side-wall sprinkler
cally developed to protect people ditions imposed for structural fire
was specifically developed to protect
in hotels, hospitals, senior citizens protection. people. It can also be retrofitted,
homes and nursing establishments. with low costs for building work.
The sprinklers special design ena-
bles it to be installed at a later
stage, while keeping the building
costs down. This life safety sprink- The ESFR sprinkler
ler is fitted with a fast response ele- is specially designed
ment. for warehouse risks
which can only be
protected from the
ESFR sprinkler
ceiling.
A special sprinkler to protect high
bay warehouses where only the
ceiling can be equipped with
sprinklers. Its distinguishing feature
is a particularly high extinguishing
performance. ESFR stands for Early
Suppression Fast Response.

Optimal protection on your side 40% The number of sprinklers


The effectiveness of sprinkler sy- opened in the event of a fire
41%
stems has been analysed over a 30%
(Source: bvfa 1996)

period of more than 100 years.


Regular investigations by the 30%
20%
Federal German Association for
Fire Extinguishing Equipment and
10%
Systems (known as the BVFA) con- 15% 15%
firm that in most cases, only a few
0%
sprinklers are needed to fight a fire 1 2 3-4 5 or more
Sprinkler
effectively.

5
Sprinkler-Lschanl. engl. 18.06.2001 14:36 Uhr Seite 6

INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY
FOR SUCCESSFUL FIRE PROTECTION

The structure and handling of a


5
complex sprinkler system are ba-
sed on TOTAL WALTHERs exper-
tise and know - how in the devel-
opment of water extinguishing
systems. Our specialists will give
you professional advice on select-
12
ing the correct sprinkler, and on
how to choose the sprinkler sys-
tem which meets your particular
requirements for protection.

Wet systems
are suitable for fire protection in
rooms which are safe from frost. 14
3 4
Branchpipes with sprinklers are
arranged on the ceilings of the
14
rooms to be protected, and above 15
any locations at particular risk. The 8
pipe network is filled with water
1
up to the sprinklers. If the glass
2
bulb bursts, water will flow out im-
mediately. In wet systems, up to
1.000 sprinklers can be connected 10
to one alarm valve.

Dry systems
are used in rooms exposed to the If the dry valve station has a fast
risk of frost. In the dry system, the opening device, 500 to 700
pipe network is pressurized from sprinklers can be used, depending
compressed air upstream of the on the particular risk.
alarm valve. If a sprinkler opens in
the dry system, the pressure is re- After a sprinkler has opened and
leased. The alarm valve opens and the alarm valve has opened, be-
water flows to the open sprinkler. tween 100 and 150 litres of water
In dry systems, up to 250 sprink- per minute flow to the alarm bell
lers can be connected to one and the alarm pressure switch via
alarm valve. a bypass.

6
Sprinkler-Lschanl. engl. 18.06.2001 14:36 Uhr Seite 5

Pre-action
control
6 valve set

9 From the water supply Pre-Action: double protection


to the point of use for better performance
Before a sprinkler system can be Pre-action systems combine a fire
7 commissioned, it must be connec- detection system with a sprinkler
ted to an industrial or public water system. They are used to ensure
supply. The necessary volume of reliable protection against false
16 13
water may be taken from a pres- alarms for example, to protect
11 sure tank or a pump which draws EDP systems against water dama-
water from storage or intermediate ge. The pre-action valve is only
tanks. opened by a signal from the fire
detection system, not by a fall in
pressure after a sprinkler has open-
ed. If there is a fault on the fire
Diagram of a sprinkler system detection system, a pre-action sys-
with an exhaustible water supply (pressure tank) and an inexhaustible water supply tem is switched over to operate as
(pump and tank with automatic in-fill) a normal dry system.
1 Extinguishing water tank
2 Sprinkler pump
The specialist engineers and ex-
3 Dry alarm valve set
perts at TOTAL WALTHER GmbH
4 Wet alarm valve set
will give you professional advice
5 Dry pipe network for sprinklers (upright sprinklers, exposed pipe network)
6 Wet pipe network for sprinklers (pendent sprinklers, concealed pipe network) all the way through from the
7 Pressure tank design of your sprinkler system to
8 Pump test line with measurement device commissioning and maintenance -
9 Fire brigade hose connection a reliable team for every aspect of
10 Tank filling pump fire protection.
11 Compressor
12 Mechanical alarm bells
13 Fire detection panel
14 Alarm pressure switch
15 Pressure switch to start pump
16 Electrical switch cabinet

7
Sprinkler-Lschanl. engl. 18.06.2001 14:36 Uhr Seite 2

Tyco Integrated Systems Sp. z o.o.


Fire Extinguishing Division
Telephone 0048/22/54 58 - 317
Telefax 0048 / 22 / 54 58 - 300
ul. Pulawska 469
02-844 Warszawa

A International Ltd. Company

Anda mungkin juga menyukai