Description
What Are Clean Agent Tubes?
Clean agent tubes are fire suppression systems that utilize a flexible, heat-sensitive tubing filled with a clean extinguishing agent. These systems are designed for localized suppression of fires in confined spaces like electrical panels. The tubes are pre-engineered, self-contained, and require no external power source, making them a reliable and low-maintenance solution.
How They Work
Installation:
The tube is installed inside the electrical panel, routed around the potential fire-prone areas, such as circuit boards, switches, and other electrical components.
The placement ensures maximum coverage and protection within the enclosure.
Detection:
The tube acts as both a fire detection and suppression mechanism.
It is sensitive to heat and pressure changes caused by a fire. When a fire occurs, the localized heat causes the tube to burst at the hottest point.
Suppression:
Upon bursting, the clean agent stored in the tube is released directly at the source of the fire.
The clean agent extinguishes the fire by disrupting the chemical reaction of combustion or by displacing oxygen, depending on the type of agent used.
Popular clean agents include Novec 1230, FM-200, or other halocarbon-based compounds.
Advantages of Clean Agent Tube Systems
Localized Suppression:
The system delivers the extinguishing agent directly to the fire source, ensuring quick and efficient suppression.
Non-Conductive and Safe for Electrical Equipment:
Clean agents are non-conductive, making them safe for sensitive electrical equipment.
They leave no residue, eliminating the need for post-fire cleanup.
Self-Contained and Automatic:
These systems do not require external power or complex triggering mechanisms, making them highly reliable in all conditions.
Compact and Space-Saving:
The tubing is flexible and compact, fitting seamlessly inside electrical panels without occupying significant space.
Environmentally Friendly:
Many clean agents are environmentally sustainable, with low global warming potential (GWP) and zero ozone depletion potential (ODP).
Applications
Clean agent tube fire suppression systems are widely used in:
Electrical panels in industrial and commercial facilities
Data centers and server rooms
Control panels for manufacturing equipment
Medical equipment cabinets
Telecommunication hubs
