Stat-X® Chosen for Duct Protection in Heavy Industry at Petro-Chemical Processing
The Challenge:
A major global manufacture of roofing materials suffered a deep-seated fire in a large 20,000 gallon mixing container that spread via duct work to multiple sealed containers. In order to prevent the spreading of fire though the duct work the customer needed to find a flexible low-cost effective solution – and quickly.
Alternatives Considered:
A CO2 system was evaluated vs Stat-X® Aerosol Fire Suppression System
| Issue | CO2 | Stat-X® Aerosol Fire Suppression |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Floor Space on The Factory Floor |
Multiple Large Cylinders | No Cylinders, No Floorspace |
| Duct Maintenance | Required hard discharge piping running along ductwork |
Stat-X generators linked by electrical connections, flexible conduit |
| Cost of Equipment | CO2 tanks, area preparation, valves, piping and nozzles were expensive |
Stat-X Generators were considerably less expensive |
| Cost of Installation | Rigid piping in a complex 3D environment is expensive. |
Running low voltage, low current actuation wiring is not |
| Ongoing Maintenance | Vibrations in this industrial environment require frequent pipe integrity as well as pressure vessel tests |
Check continuity, check integrity of Stat-X front seals when performing other duct maintenance—minimal |
The Solution:
A combination of an integrated detection, damper and Stat-X Solution using Stat-X 250 E and 500E units in the
ductwork and mixing containers.
1. Installation of DAF Heat Detectors in the ductwork.
2. Installation of Dampers to prevent the spread of fire.
3. Installation of a Stat-X Suppression system to suppress the fire and prevent it from spreading.
4. Installation of Stat-X Generators to discharge inside of the mixing containers to prevent a deep-seated
hazard from starting.