Water Suppression Systems & Advanced Water Mist
We provide comprehensive water-based fire protection systems to ensure we can meet project-specific industrial hazards. Suppression Systems, Inc. (SSI) engineers and installs specialized water suppression systems, fine water mist platforms, and hybrid extinguishing solutions for critical assets where collateral water damage or thermal shock risks rule out standard sprinklers.
Codes & Authoritative Engineering Standards
Special hazard water systems are engineered to distinct standards from commercial sprinklers. All SSI installations comply with NFPA 750 (Water Mist Fire Protection Systems) and NFPA 770 (Hybrid Water and Inert Gas Extinguishing Systems), featuring listings from FM Approvals. For manufacturing operations presenting particulate risks alongside thermal hazards, view our industrial explosion protection & DHA compliance capabilities.
Engineered Water Suppression Systems & Technologies
Pre-action sprinklers have been removed and replaced by precision water mist and supersonic hybrid extinguishing platforms designed for maximum suppression efficiency with minimal fluid volume.
Victaulic Vortex™ Hybrid Extinguishing System
The Victaulic Vortex system combines nitrogen gas and ultra-fine atomized water droplets under 10 microns in diameter. Operating as a dual-agent mechanism, it attacks the heat and oxygen legs of the fire triangle concurrently.
- Zero Room Integrity Dependency: Suppresses fires without requiring complete room airtightness.
- Minimal Water Discharge: Discharges as little as 1 gallon of water per minute per emitter, eliminating standing water pools.
- PFAS-Free & Eco-Safe: Completely non-toxic, zero ozone depletion, and zero global warming potential.
- Rapid Operational Resumption: Quenches machinery and turbine spaces without thermal shock warping.
Fike MicroMist® Water Mist System
The Fike MicroMist system is an FM-approved, self-contained single-fluid water mist package engineered for the rapid suppression of Class A and flammable liquid (Class B) fires in enclosed industrial machinery spaces.
- Intermediate Pressure Technology: Atomizes water droplets to 50–100 microns using high-pressure nitrogen propellant.
- Rapid Evaporative Cooling: Massive surface area absorption rapidly extracts thermal energy and displaces local oxygen.
- Stand-Alone Skid Configuration: Self-contained water and nitrogen storage cylinders require no dedicated water main connection.
- FM Approved Enclosure Volume: Scalable for volumes up to 9,175 ft³ (260 m³) with minimal piping runs.
| System Platform | Primary Governing Standard | Extinguishing Mechanism | Typical Asset Applications | Water Usage Relative to Sprinklers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victaulic Vortex™ | NFPA 770 / FM 5580 | Hybrid Nitrogen + <10 µm Water Droplets | Combustion turbines, data halls, transformer vaults, museums | Up to 97% reduction |
| Fike MicroMist® | NFPA 750 / FM 5560 | Intermediate Pressure Water Mist (50–100 µm) | Generator enclosures, lube oil rooms, test cells, machinery | Up to 90% reduction |
Water Suppression Systems Technical FAQs
Engineering considerations for industrial water mist and hybrid extinguishing installations.
Why choose water suppression systems over gaseous systems?
While gaseous agents remain ideal for airtight computer server rooms, advanced water suppression systems excel in environments with unclosable openings, high ventilation airflows, or hot operating machinery where thermal shock from cold chemical discharges could crack expensive turbine casings.
What testing and maintenance does NFPA 25 require for water mist?
Under NFPA 25 and NFPA 750, water mist systems require quarterly nozzle visual inspections, annual flow tests of strainers and filters, and periodic cylinder hydrostatic pressure testing. Our team provides dedicated certified maintenance and repair services throughout our 6-hour service territory.
Does Victaulic Vortex require room integrity door-fan testing?
No. Unlike standard chemical clean agents that require strict enclosure tightness verified by door-fan testing, the Victaulic Vortex hybrid system operates effectively in naturally ventilated or imperfectly sealed rooms because nitrogen directly controls the burning zone.
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