Water mist fire protection systems vs. traditional sprinkler systems
The Marioff HI-FOG® high-pressure water mist system has numerous benefits compared to a traditional sprinkler system due to more efficient water usage and smaller water droplet size:
- Significantly less water used
- Superior cooling capability due to water mist evaporation
- Fewer sprinklers activated in the case of a fire
- Smaller water supply needed
- Smaller pipe sizes
- Lighter weight (see marine applications)
- Easy to expand and modify (see data centers)
- Suitable for diverse and challenging locations (see high-rise buildings)
- Can be used to fight liquid fires (see industrial applications)
Low-pressure sprinkler systems use more water
Traditional sprinklers discharge massive amounts of water during fires. Unlike water mist, the large water droplets from traditional sprinklers can cause remarkable water damage to the protected space and equipment.
What’s more, traditional sprinkler systems often require more sprinklers to be activated in the case of a fire. The large droplets generated by the traditional sprinklers are not able to cool down the hot combustion gases and radiant heat in the most efficient manner, so more water and sprinklers are needed.
Because traditional low-pressure sprinkler systems require plenty of water, the bulky systems can occupy a big portion of your space – space that you could make use of. Large water tanks and tubing also require sturdy foundations and regular maintenance.
Even though water is the oldest, most widely used, and most available fire extinguishing agent, it makes a difference how the water is utilized. HI-FOG high-pressure water mist systems take advantage of all the best qualities of water – such as being safe for people and environmentally sustainable – and turn it into an effective choice for fire protection.
Comparing gas-based fire suppression and water mist
Even though gas can be an effective fire extinguishing agent, gas suppression systems come with many special requirements that must be fulfilled before they are safe and efficient to use.
Learn more of the differences between gas and water mist as an firefighting agent
When should you choose a high-pressure water mist firefighting system?
Fires are divided to fire classes based on the fire hazard, i.e. which type of combustible fuel is present. Fire class standards vary across the world. Each fire class is best served by a specific HI-FOG system type.
Check the table of suitable system types for each fire class
Water mist protects both people and buildings from fire
Advanced Marioff HI-FOG water mist fire suppression systems secure the fire safety of a wide range of buildings, industrial processes and equipment as well as infrastructure. We help keep people safe and your operations running by providing peace of mind to you.
We are experts on water mist systems at Sea
We offer unrivalled expertise for ensuring the fire safety of your ship. We have gained experience from thousands of marine projects for various ship types ranging from luxury yachts to supply vessels and offshore applications.
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