GAS EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

INERT GAS

Argotec Safe for certain.

with carbon dioxide
APPLICATIO
VERSATILE

Reliable extinguishing Possible only Argotec extinguishing systems

Fighting fires quickly and with carbon dioxide with carbon dioxide, due to
effectively is the strong point Argotec extinguishing systems their special extinguishant
of Argotec extinguishing sys- with carbon dioxide are espe- properties, feature advantages
tems with carbon dioxide. The cially well-suited for high risk over other inert gas extin-
extinguishing effect of carbon areas, where in case of a fire guishing systems: Even free-
dioxide is due to the fast dis- it is necessary standing objects in a room can
placement of oxygen from the to keep the protected be protected. The liquefied
source of the fire – the fire is objects available and carbon dioxide forms a thick
smothered suddenly. functioning, aerosol cloud in the flooding
The high heat binding capac- zone. Special local application
ity of the carbon dioxide to minimize operational nozzles put the extinguishant
causes the withdrawal of interruptions after a fire, precisely at the object to be
energy from the source of to prevent reactions be- protected.
the fire, which enhances the tween the burnt material
extinguishing effect. and the extinguishant,
to prevent damage from
the extinguishant itself
and
to ensure effective extin-
guishing for objects in
areas with difficult access
(3-D extinguishing effect).
 GAS EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
INERT GAS

Due to its outstanding prop- engine test benches and If several flooding zones are
erties, the Argotec extinguish- ship engine compartments connected to a common ex-
ing system with carbon dioxide computer and telecom- tinguishant supply, the gas is
is the ideal fire protection munication systems and released for each zone via
solution for many areas of facilities selector valves.
application.
medical facilities
Typical areas of application control rooms
for the Argotec extinguishing data archives
system with carbon dioxide
are: art objects

switching and Optimized and

control systems individually customized
turbines The required quantity of ex-
transformers tinguishant depends on the
and substations volume and surface of the
protection zone, the quality
warehouses for (e.g. gas impermeability) and
hazardous materials the type of assets to be pro- With more or less pressure
machine tools and special tected. The size of the pipe The carbon dioxide is supplied
metal processing systems network and the location of in high-pressure cylinders or
paint and varnish manufac- the extinguishing nozzles are low-pressure vessels. The opti-
turing and processing areas based on the risk area, while mum supply method depends
the extinguishing nozzles on the quantity of extinguish-
painting and powder- themselves are evenly distrib-
coating booths (ESTA) ant required and the partic-
uted throughout the entire ular circumstances.
hydraulic systems flooding zone. For the protec-
false floors tion of special facilities, the
and cable shafts nozzles are installed directly
within the object, such as in
silos and dust filters electric switching cabinets,
printing machines false floors for cables or
machine tools.
STORAGE
ALWAYS STAND-BY
Supply of extinguishant in
high-pressure steel cylinders
The high-pressure steel cylin-
Arranged in one or more rows,
surprisingly large supplies of
extinguishant can be stored in
Each cylinder suspension is
also a weighing unit, which
automatically indicates mini-
ders are consolidated into one a very small space. The special mum leakage of extinguishant.
cylinder bank at the installa- frames can easily be adapted
tion location in special frames for extended protection zones
with independent suspension. or quick replacement of indi-
vidual cylinders.

Flooding zone 1 Flooding zone 2

(room protection – computer room) (room protection – data archive)

Pneumatic door release unit

Pneumatic horn
Electric horn
Room protection nozzle
Fire detection element
Cylinder bank Disable device
Release and time delay device
Selector valve
Changeover valve
Pneumatic release device
Fire detection and control panel
Safety valve
 GAS EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
INERT GAS

Supply of extinguishant The liquefied carbon dioxide is The supply vessel is mounted
in low-pressure vessels stored in this vessel at a tem- on a calibratable electronic
If large quantities of extin- perate of approx. –20 °C and weighing unit, which con-
guishant are needed for at an operating pressure of stantly displays the actual
the overall safety concept, approx. 20 bar. A cooling unit weight and therefore any
a low-pressure vessel is rec- provides for a constant low potential loss of extinguishant
ommended – especially on temperature. The operating due to leaks.
grounds of economy. costs are minimized by an
optimum insulation design.

Flooding zone 1 Flooding zone 2

(room protection – warehouse) (local application – printing machine)

Electric stop push button

Electric manual push button release
Door release unit
Pneumatic horn
Electric horn
Room protection nozzle
Low-pressure vessel Local application nozzle
with weighing unit Fire detection element
Cooling unit with control device
Safety valve with changeover valve
Valve of pneumatic pilot pipe Main shut-off valve
Pneumatic control device Safety valve
Fire detection and control panel Selector or pilot control valve
IBENEFITS
NATURALLY FREE OF RESIDUE
Numerous advantages
Suitable both for the pro-
The homogeneous distri-
bution of extinguishant
and the fast concentration
After a fire, the extinguish-
ing system is soon ready for
operation again, at a low
tection of rooms and of
free-standing objects. buildup provide for opti- cost.
mum effectiveness. Approvals by certified test
Carbon dioxide is a natural
component of the ambient After a fire, there is no authorities and the com-
air and is therefore readily extinguishant residue and pliance of the design with
available. therefore no cleanup national standards ensure
expense. acceptance by insurance
Extinguishes without resi- companies and building
due and without affecting The extinguishing effect
is ensured even at low authorities.
the protected objects.
ambient temperatures. If installed, insurance com-
Chemical reactions as a panies grant rebates on fire
result of extinguishing are Documented reliable extin-
guishing provides maximum and fire business interrup-
practically impossible. tion insurance.
protection of assets.
The extinguishant is elec-
trically nonconductive and The system technology for
is therefore suitable also for the components has been
protecting electric system tried and tested for decades.
components. The modular, multi-zone
system can easily be adapted
for nearly any renovation or
expansion measures.
Argotec systems with carbon
dioxide allow particularly
space-saving extinguishant
storage, especially with
low-pressure vessels.

Minimax is fully certified:

including the components, systems, pro-
duction and quality management system,
in addition to the company itself as the
installer of fire protection systems.
 GAS EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
INERT GAS

Danger detected Safe is better

The control and monitoring of The extinguishing process
the Argotec extinguishing sys- with carbon dioxide reduces
tem with carbon dioxide is the oxygen in the air in the
achieved by the Minimax fire protected zone significantly
detection system. Fire detectors below the natural level of
monitor the protected zone. 21 Vol.-%. Carbon dioxide in
If the system detects smoke, concentrations that can extin-
an excessive rise in temperature guish fires can be harmful to
or flames, the fire detection life, and therefore special
control panel initiates the extin- safety measures are installed.
guishing process. The extinguishing process
will not start until after a pre
warning time, so that there
is sufficient time to leave the
room. All warning compo-
nents are provided twofold
and are connected to diffe-
rent power sources.

Minimax inert gas extinguishing systems

are designed, produced and installed in
compliance with national and international
guidelines and standards – a guarantee for
quality and your safety.
SYSTEM
ARGOTEC
The compact solution:
The compact extinguishing
front door is connected with
the detectors, which react to
Functional readiness
and operational safety
system for local application heat or smoke, and activates Neuralgic functions and com-
In compact extinguishing the extinguishing unit in the ponents of the extinguishing
systems, all function-relevant event of a fire. system, such as the extin-
components are combined guishant quantity, shut-off,
with various functions in a The Minimax compact extin- release and distribution units,
single unit and accommodated guishing system can be placed are monitored to ensure the
in a protective cabinet, where in the immediate vicinity of constant functional readiness
they are protected from dust, the object to be protected of the extinguishing system.
moisture and mechanical and can quickly be connected
damage. with the cable and pipe net- The Minimax service depart-
A compact extinguishing work via standard connec- ment checks the operability of
system consists of a frame tions. The high degree of the extinguishing system at
with freely suspended extin- pre-fabrication and the simple regular prescribed intervals
guishing gas cylinders, which and fast installation make the and restores the operational
are connected via pressure- Minimax compact extinguish- readiness of the system after
proof hoses with the mani- ing system an interesting and a fire without delay.
fold, including weighing units cost effective alternative to
with electronically monitored conventional systems for many
leakage indicators and an objects, such as machine tools,
electromagnetic extinguishant switching cabinets or server
release. A fire detection con- cabinets.
trol panel integrated in the

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