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Lead-acid battery rooms
Lead Acid Battery Rooms System Design
FirePro’s compound can rapidly extinguish fires, preventing the rupture or ignition of lead acid batteries that can release flammable gases and pose significant fire hazards. The system's ability to suppress fires quickly and prevent re-ignition can help minimise damage and downtime, making it a reliable and efficient solution for safeguarding lead acid battery rooms.
With FirePro's proprietary technology, lead acid battery rooms operators can rest assured that their fire suppression needs are expertly managed, ensuring the safety and security of all present.
Many industrial and commercial facilities have lead-acid battery rooms designed to support critical equipment during power outages. During normal operation, lead-acid batteries release small amounts of hydrogen and oxygen that do not pose a serious fire hazard. However, during a heavy recharge, following a fast and deep discharge, the amount of off-gassing can reach critical flammable and possibly explosive levels.
Main causes of fire for Lead Acid Battery Rooms
Overcharging is a frequent cause of fires in lead acid battery rooms, as it can lead to excessive heat buildup and can ultimately cause the battery to rupture or ignite, releasing flammable gases that can exacerbate the fire hazard.
Short-circuits are another common cause of fires in lead acid battery rooms, as they can generate significant amounts of heat that can ignite flammable materials, especially if they occur in areas with limited ventilation or air flow.
Overcharging is a frequent cause of fires in lead acid battery rooms, as it can lead to excessive heat buildup and can ultimately cause the battery to rupture or ignite, releasing flammable gases that can exacerbate the fire hazard. Short-circuits are another common cause of fires in lead acid battery rooms, as they can generate significant amounts of heat that can ignite flammable materials, especially if they occur in areas with limited ventilation or air flow. Sparks or flames can also pose a significant risk in lead acid battery rooms, particularly if there are flammable materials present that can be easily ignited. Even small sparks or flames can quickly escalate into larger fires if proper fire suppression measures are not in place.
Fire Suppression Challenges
Ventilation
When charging, flammable hydrogen is produced, which can quickly build up in an enclosed area and cause a fire. The battery room must be well-ventilated to ensure that no combustible gases are allowed to accumulate.
Classes of fire
Lead-acid battery fires can be subject to fires involving a combination of Class A combustible materials (wires), Class B flammable liquids and gases (Hydrogen Gas), and Class C electrical equipment. Fire suppression systems must therefore be suitably certified for these classes of fire.
Advantages
Suitable for Electrical Panels
Our fire suppression technology is specifically designed to be suitable for electrical panels.
No Pipes or Nozzles
Our fire suppression technology is specifically designed to be suitable for electrical panels.
15-Year Product Life
Our fire suppression technology is specifically designed to be suitable for electrical panels.
Pressureless
Our fire suppression technology is specifically designed to be suitable for electrical panels.
Minimal Maintenance
Our fire suppression technology is specifically designed to be suitable for electrical panels.
Allowable Deviation of Small Openings in Enclosures
Our fire suppression technology is specifically designed to be suitable for electrical panels.
Easy and Fast Installation
Our fire suppression technology is specifically designed to be suitable for electrical panels.
Extreme Conditions (from -54 to +54 degrees Celsius)
Our fire suppression technology is specifically designed to be suitable for electrical panels.
Space and Weight Savings
Our fire suppression technology is specifically designed to be suitable for electrical panels.
Why FirePro.
Leakage
FirePro fire suppression technology is capable of handling small openings in the enclosure that can lead to agent loss.
Compactness
Thanks to their compact size, FirePro generators are an ideal solution for electrical cabinets, as they can fit inside the panel, providing direct protection. The smallest generator in the FirePro series has dimensions of 32 mm (diameter) and 180 mm (height).
Easy to install in new or retrofit projects.
FirePro generators are an "all-in-one" container and are equivalent to the agent storage tank, piping, and nozzles of a pressurized gas system. They are installed directly in the hazard enclosure, without the need for additional space for the system.
