Search results
A deluge system is a fixed fire protection system designed to protect against severe fuel hazards. A large number of sprinklers simultaneously act to bring any undesirable fire event under control.
The deluge fire sprinkler systems are connected with a deluge valve instead of water pipes. These deluge valves are smoke and heat reactive and are installed in the same position as traditional fire sprinklers. These valves act as the signal or a detection system to circulate water.
Foam-Water Deluge System- A system that discharges a foam-water solution through open fixed spray nozzles or sprinklers. They are commonly used for high challenge fires such as flammable liquids and aircraft hangars.
In comparison to conventional sprinkler systems that use closed, heat-sensitive sprinkler heads, a deluge system uses open nozzles connected to a water supply that releases water upon the activation of a fire detection system or upon manual operation.
A deluge sprinkler system is used to flood high-danger areas with large quantities of water. Unlike wet and dry pipe systems, all the sprinklers in a deluge system are open and active at all times. The pipes are dry until the system is activated.
Mar 26, 2021 · How NFPA 13 addresses wet, dry, preaction, and deluge sprinkler systems.
Deluge Fire Sprinkler systems are a specialized fire protection solution designed for environments with high-risk fire hazards that require rapid and comprehensive fire suppression.
