Revolutionary Hypoxic Air Fire Suppression Supersedes Other Systems

Feb. 12, 2010 - PRLog -- Kendal, Cumbria – In the world of fire suppression and fire safety, a revolutionary concept has been recently introduced. Proponents of this new technology or system are claiming that this supersedes all other fire suppression systems currently available. This is indeed a bold claim, worthy to be considered and looked into. This revolutionary concept is called Hypoxic Air Fire Suppression System or simply known as Hypoxic Air. Hypoxic air operates under the fact that ordinary air with a reduced amount of oxygen will not allow any normal material to burn.

Hypoxic Air is especially applicable to storage facilities containing very important items. These facilities include museums, data or electronic centres, computer rooms, electrical installations, heritage and other high risk items. Three years ago, research results indicated that hypoxic air is safer, simpler, more effective and less expensive. In fact, the United States Federal Aviation Administration has proposed that all commercial airplanes should be equipped with this system for their fuel tanks. This endeavour suggests that the benefits of using this system are genuinely significant.

As far benefits are concerned, hypoxic air system offers the following. It is totally operating automatically under a microprocessor. It constantly monitors the level of oxygen content in the air until the normal level of 14.5% is achieved at all times. Upon installation, it requires a minimal amount of pipe, and sensor equipment, and the hypoxic unit footprint is minimal. Since it can be applied to aircrafts, it can also very well be applied to buildings and other structures. Some examples of these buildings include The Arezzo Public Library, Linne Building and TrØndelag Folk Museum. In Europe, there have been 50 installations of hypoxic air systems. The most interesting feature this system has is known as the Dual Flow system. When a protected area is occupied, they hypoxic system can be programmed in such a way that it will deliver a constant flow of fresh air with oxygen content of 15%. This in return removes odours and prevents carbon dioxide build-up. Again, this is a fully automatic feature – operating only when people are present.

As effective and beneficial hypoxic air systems are, some are challenging its effects. For instance, some people may have difficulty breathing under the condition when oxygen is reduced. On the other hand, research indicates that the oxygen level produced by hypoxic air systems is similar to that when people are exercising. The impact is minimal so people can still breathe safely under this condition. It provides total protection to lives and property without risking people’s health.

Interested parties can use the contact details given for more information: http://www.draperfire.co.uk/fs-hypoxic-air.htm

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Draper Limited
Unit 4 Dockray Hall Mill, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RU.
Tel: 0844 357 7252

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Draper Limited comprises two divisions; Draper Fire and Security and Draper Electrical Contractors. The company offers a comprehensive range of services throughout the UK with offices in Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith and Lancaster.

With clients ranging from large companies to private individuals we are able to advise on , plan and implement fire, security and electrical systems to fulfil any requirements.

We have a progressive technical and health and safety policy allowing us to keep abreast of all issues that will help improve our overall ability to deliver the best service to our clients.

Our engineers are qualified to the latest electrical standards of the IEE and are also members of the National Contractors Health and Safety Passport Scheme and IOSH.

Draper is one of the first companies to achieve the British Standards Institution KITE Mark.