Argonite Suppression System

Argonite is an inert gas that extinguishes fire based on the principle of oxygen depletion. Argonite is an environmentally acceptable clean agent that offers Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and Zero Global Warming Potential (GWP). It is safe for use in a wide range of sensitive applications where people are present and is electronically non-conductive. Argonite produces no post fire residue: thus, there is no damage to protected equipment and nothing to clean up.

Argonite is used for:
• Railway & Airport Signal Traffic Controls
• Laboratories
• Control Rooms
• Banking
• Switchgear Rooms
• Museum Archive Storage
• Libraries
• Universities
• Archive Rooms
• Blast Furnace Hydraulic Cellar
• Theatre Decoration & Prop Storage
• Security Company Money Safe Deposit
• Electrical Rooms
• Stock Exchanges
• Telecommunication Facilities
• Document Records and Currency Counting & Storage Areas
• Computer Operations
• Shipboard (Marine) Systems
• Art Galleries
• Petrochemical Installations
• Pharmaceutical & Medical Facilities
• Electronics & Data Processing Equipment

Argonite extinguishes fire by physically removing oxygen from the atmosphere. In occupied areas, people can breathe argonite at extinguishing concentrations without fear. There are no toxicological factors associated with the use of argonite and argonite will not decompose or produce any by-products when exposed to a flame from a fire condition.

Argonite is made of an equal blend of nitrogen and argon. It is suitable for fighting fires in confined spaces. Because its molecular weight is close to that of air, it lingers longer when discharged to extinguish a fire. This reduces the need for hermetic sealing of a protected room – a process that can be very expensive.

Should a fire start, Argonite is injected rapidly into the room, reducing the oxygen level from the normal 21% to between 11% and 13%. This is too low for further combustion to take place, yet high enough to allow essential safety personnel to operate.

Argonite suppression systems are suited to either total flooding or local applications. When more than a single room or compartment is protected, it is recommended that a central bank of argonite cylinders be connected via diverter valves. This is the most cost effective and efficient solution.

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