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The Global Fire Sprinkler Industry 2017:
Threats and Opportunities March 2017
By Nick Groos, Minimax Viking
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New Sprinkler Technology
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4 m
2 m
Test 1: Pressure = 0.5 bar
Density = 3.2 mm/min
Flow = 51 liters / min
Minimum Pressure = 0.5 bar
Minimum Density = 2.04 mm/min
Max Area of Coverage = 37 m²
2.5 m
5 m
Test 2: Pressure = 0.5 bar
Density = 2.04 mm/min
Flow = 51 liters / min
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New Sprinkler Technology
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• Major Trends => Application Specific
Examples
Attic Sprinklers
Interstitial Spaces
Corridor Sprinklers
Institutional
=> Electrification
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Facts
2.461 billion
and DHL – Low Cost Sensors 12/2013
2.461 billion 1.555 billion
Source: DHL – Low Cost Sensors 12/2013
Real
World
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deliver the
agent,
to the right
place,
at the
right time,
in the right
amount,
for the right
duration
Detect the
fire and,
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FM Global photo (courtesy of Terex MHPS Corp)
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RoR HD RoR HD RoR HD TC TC TC
CONCLUSIONS
- Quick Suppression
- Limited Damage
- Small Fires
- Accurately Located
- Low Water Densities
Solenoid Valve Solenoid Valve Solenoid Valve
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Source: RFiD Journal
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NFPA 13 Extended Coverage Sprinklers
Sprinkler
Type
K-Factor Design
Sprinklers
Area of
Coverage
Flow per
Sprinkler
Min. Pressure Sprinkler Flow No. of Sprinklers
Standard K160 12 12,1 sqm. 114 lpm 0,50 bar 1.370 lpm 369
Ext. Cov. K202 6 23,8 sqm. 148 lpm 0,54 bar 886 lpm 188
Ext. Cov.
K202 5 37,2 sqm. 227 lpm 1,27 bar 1.136 lpm 120
Design and Calculation Examples
Building: 4.460 sqm., 7m. high smooth, flat ceiling
Hazard: Ordinary 1, Wet Pipe System
Sprinkler Design Area: 139 sqm.
Design Density: 6,1 mm/min
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☺ Appropriate for the Risk?
☺ Built In Safety Factors?
☺ Component Approval?
☺ Factory Production Control?
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0
200 000
400 000
600 000
800 000
1 000 000
1 200 000
1 400 000
Brazil2009
Brazil2012
India2011
India2013
Amounts coming fromcountries where non-certified sprinklers areproduced
13 %
59 %
34 %
6 %
Fire Sprinkler Market Statistics: Brazil and India
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Question: Does…………
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IFSA Test Reports on Non-Approved Sprinklers
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Corrosion
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• Sources => EFSN
“Corrosion in Sprinkler Systems” February 2013
=> FM Global
“Corrosion and Corrosion Mitigation in Fire
Protection Systems” 2nd Edition, July 2014
=> SINTEF
“Corrosion in water filled galvanized pipes”
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Corrosion
Examples Source: FM Global, Minimax
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Types of Corrosion
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O2 O2= MIC X “In many cases, the presence of MIC-related bacteria may exert SOME
influence on corrosion of fire protection systems, BUT NOT AS the major
corrosion contributor.”
SOURCE: “Corrosion and Corrosion Mitigation in Fire Protection Systems”,
FM Global, 2nd Edition, July 2014 (emphasis added)
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Types of Corrosion
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O2
Dry Pipe
Pre-Action
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Corrosion Mitigation – FM Global (Datasheet 2-1)
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For Wet Pipe systems (FM Datasheet 2-1, 2.2.1.8)
Remove trapped air from wet-pipe sprinkler systems. Install minimum 1/2 in. (13 mm) FM
Approved automatic air-release valves or FM Approved manual
valves at the system high points. Remove the air after each time the
system is drained and refilled.
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Corrosion Mitigation – FM Global (Datasheet 2-1)
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For Dry and Pre-Action Systems using Nitrogen (FM
Datasheet 2-1, 2.2.1.10.1)
A. Pressurize the system using an FM Approved nitrogen
generator. Alternatively, nitrogen cylinders maybe used, or another suitable supply if
compressed air is provided as backup.
B. Black steel pipe is acceptable in dry-pipe and preaction sprinkler systems
if nitrogen will be used throughout the life of the system. If it
will not, use galvanized steel pipe.
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For Dry and Pre-Action Systems NOT using Nitrogen (FM
Datasheet 2-1, 2.2.1.10.1)
A. Use galvanized steel pipe.
E. Avoid the use of rolled groove joints. Rolled groove joints in a dry
sprinkler system promote water accumulation that can result in corrosion sites.
F. In humid regions or in areas that are subject to rapid drops in temperature, install an
air-drying system …
H. Orient longitudinal pipe weld seam toward building roof;
at least 45° in relationship to the floor (for reference, the weld line points to the floor at 0°) to
mitigate pipe weld seam corrosion.
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Thank you, and………………………….
Support your local Sprinkler Trade Association!
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SUPPORTING MATERIAL
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Non-Certified Sprinkler Testing
Flow Endurance Test - FAILED
• 13,8 bar pressure of water is applied for
a period of 30 minutes.
• Substantial deflector deformation
occurred in both samples.
After Before
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Non-Certified Sprinkler Testing
Sprinkler Operation - FAILED
• Heat responsive element either
operated slowly or not at all.
• Lodgment occurred in a vast majority
of the samples tested.
• Water was discharged up towards
the ceiling rather than down towards
the fire.
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Non-Certified Sprinkler Testing
Sealing Assembly - FAILED
• Use of an O-ring seal banned
since 10+ years.
• Non-operation as well as leakage
can occur in field installation
environments.
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Non-Certified Sprinkler Testing
Lodgment Test - FAILED
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Non-Certified Sprinkler Testing
RTI Value - FAILED
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Non-Certified Sprinkler Testing
Assembly Load - FAILED
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Non-Certified Sprinkler Testing
Rough Usage - FAILED
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Non-Certified Sprinkler Testing
Distribution Test - FAILED
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Non-
Certified
Sprinkler
Testing
Wood Crib
Fire Test -
FAILED