Carbon dioxide is the most commonly used extinguishing media, low-cost, widespread, it works by displacing oxygen, or taking away the oxygen element of the fire triangle.

Firetec's High Pressure CO₂ Fire Extinguishing System is a total flooding system for enclosed spaces. The system, proven to be fast and effective, has been supplied to more than hundred vessels worldwide.

The system can be applied on merchant marine and offshore structures, as the design is in accordance to SOLAS and IMO MODU Code. In addition, it is approved by major classification societies.

Typical CO₂ HP System includes:

■ Cylinders and Manifold;

■ Connection Hoses;

■ Release Stations;

■ Distribution Valves;

■ Alarms and Signs;

■ Discharge Nozzles

Applications

CO2 can be released into the enclosed space to meet fire-fighting effect, the surface of the object and the internal fire of object have a good fire-fighting effects. Applications include:

■ Machinery spaces including pump rooms;

■ Cargo holds (combined with Smoke Detection System);

■ Local applications (Paint Stores, E-Gen Rooms, etc...);

■ Galley Exhaust Duct

CO2 fire Extinguishing system is the mostly common used fire extinguishing systems in marine and offshore.