VATIS UPDATE Article

Tyco Fire Protection Products, the Netherlands, has introduced its latest innovation in engineered fire suppression, ‘iFlow’, a unique delivery system for inert gas clean agent. The state-of-the-art components provide regulated and effective discharge pressure, eliminating the potential for peak pressure and flow spikes. This controlled flow enables the use of smaller diameter, low pressure piping and reduced pressure relief venting requirements, minimising complexity in piping, and reducing the costs associated with providing pressure venting.

iFlow combines the proven fire extinguishing properties and environmental benefits of the inert gases with technology to help design engineers overcome challenges in pipe size, venting design and overall installation. The system incorporates three innovative components working together: the iFlow valve, the iFlow horizontal check valve and the matrix container racking system. The iFLOW valve regulates flow at nominal pressures of 60 bar (in a 300 bar system) and 40 bar (in a 200 bar system).

VdS approved, the iFlow valve also limits the output pressure, even in the event of a discharge occurring against a closed selector valve. The iFlow check valve connects multiple containers and can eliminate the need for a discharge manifold on certain systems, to help minimise installation time. The matrix container provides architects and design engineers with more choice when systems have to be installed in tight spaces. When compared with traditional bracketing systems, the matrix design enables containers to be positioned in conventional rows or even arranged around columns to fully utilise available space.