Metals is the leading developer and manufacture of highly effective, ultra high pressure firefighting systems in the u. Ultra fog high performance water mist fire suppression uses up to 90% less water than conventional sprinkler systems. Use 10% of the water, with 10% of the water damage. Optimal combination uhps is the optimum combination of hydraulic pressure and flowrate of water minimum volumes of water for fire fighting are necessary to be able to drop fire. Its goal is to make fighting fires safer and more efficient by using ultra high pressure uhp technology. We were the first to develop a hydraulically driven ultra high pressure fire fighting system that doesnt require a gasengine for power, and also provides a hydraulic. The systems design creates small droplets of water which are very effective at. In general, fire department connections shall be of an approved type, in accordance with nfpa 1963 and equipped with approved plugs or caps. Since 2003, hma has pioneered the science and development of ultra high pressure uhp technology in the fire service.
The best low pressure system 95 gpm at 125 using a 1. Providing optimum fire fighting performance and fire suppression with our water mist nozzle. The system can also be housed in compact advance vehicles. Cat pumps portable foam firefighting systems are designed for effective and efficient fire control. Ruff fire augments fire science, delivering a superior fire management program.
The uhps system is effective above all if is it deployed during the incipient phase of a fire. Ultra fog provides service and aftersales direct and through a few carefully selected and trained authorized service providers. Automatic fire protection systemspump systems with electric. Us2065286a1 ultrahigh pressure firefighting system. Ultra high pressure fire suppression system pressurejet aaag, indiasleading fire fighting accessories manufacturers introduce complete ultra high pressure uhp fire suppression systems. Ultra high pressure systems for fire fighting rosenbauer. About how it works while others talk about high press foam systems, ej metals has perfected high performance high pressure systems with exclusive technology and design features to make you more effective at fighting fires. Industrial duty pumps and accessories for uhp fire suppression. Check out this free webinar sponsored by project kill the flashover and hydrovent llc in cooperation with th. Precise high pressure foam solution delivers rapid knockdown. The extinguishing agent is sprayed on the burning object through a. I was hoping someone who is a proponent of uhp would come in and tell me why they like it. Sprinkler system underground brings water from the city mains to your building water is then sent through a backflow all systems usually require an fdc or fire department connection to increase the water pressure during a fire enters either the fire pump where it is pumped to a certain pressure, or is released into the riser.
The manual reel contains a 60 m long, thin, non collapsible and fire resistant rubber hose. Passive fire protection arrangements, such as structural fire protection, as well as fire detection systems, are outside the scope of this document. An advantage of the uhps ultra high pressure systems is their small dimensions and low weight. Our skid units are built with many standard features and a multitude of options to choose from to customize your own unit. Alarm and detection systems for water spray system. Darley has combined our versatile directdrive 2be pump and the cat 7cp high pressure piston pump to meet all your firefighting needs in one. The technology is incredibly versatile, and its performance has been verified in thousands of fullscale fire tests. Us8789614b2 ultrahigh pressure firefighting system. Uhp give me your thoughts firehouse forums firefighting. Ultra fog strongly recommends that its customers doublecheck the validity of any service providers claiming to be authorized by ultra fog by contacting. Ultra high pressure firefighting at hma fire kraft fluid systems helps power hma fire to the lead in firefighting technology. Force base compared an hma system with a 20gallonper. We build our skid units with only the best components available on the market. A perception among todays firefighters is that the ultra high pressure uhp fire suppression wave hitting north america is rooted in the transfer.
Simon the application of high pressure water mist as part. The nozzles create a backpressure of up to 1,250 psi at a flow rate up to 400 gpm. Computational flow analysis of ultra high pressure firefighting technology with. With 2 vertical stainless steel high pressure multistage centrifugal pumps in glanded version. Our high pressure, lowflow pumps deliver a precise metered waterfoam solution up to 45 feet. Ruff fire is revolutionizing the fire industry with our education and fire fighting technology. Fire fighting equipment, fire prevention and fire suppression purely based and supported by science. This particularly puts less strain on the nozzle operator. The uhp systems are also highly effective against hydrocarbon fuelbased car fires and have been repeatedly proven to extinguish fully engulfed cars in 9 seconds.
The one major difference is, at least to my understanding, between the high pressure fog you speak of and today is that high pressure was in the 700 800 psi range and the ultra high pressure is somewhere over 1100 psi. Ultra highpressure firefighting equipment cat pumps. Included is the electric rewind hannay 1500 uhp series reel and a cat pump class a foam system with an integrated 5 gallon foam cell. Firefighting systems of offshore facilities and installations are also outside the scope of this document. Sprinkler system medium velocity water spray system water mist system total flooding system using co2. The control module allows the operator to choose injection rates, from 0. By using uhp ultra high pressure technologies, hma. Superior fire management advanced water mist and uhp. From a world leader in pump manufacturing since 1934, davey water products, australia. Mar 17, 2009 the application of high pressure water mist as part of a holistic fire defence fighting system abstract current accommodation standards consume significant space on board ships. Pah high pressure pumps selected to power advanced high pressure water mist fire suppression system in china hotel chooses danfoss technology for high pressure fire suppression system danfoss pumps and valves deliver reliable pressure and lowmaintenance to high pressure water mist system placed in a high rise hotel. Simon the application of high pressure water mist as part of.
Ruff fire systems solutions innovative and sustainable designed and engineered system s surpasses ultra high pressure uhp uhps. Ultrahigh pressure firefighting system fire research corp. High pressure water mist is very effective in extinguishing fires. Jan 06, 2021 ruff fire systems solutions innovative fire suppression technology and firefighting education. Based in wisconsin, we are advancing some of the boldest, gamechanging technology in the world. Extinguishing fire with highpressure rosenbauer youtube. Hma fire s ultra high pressure uhp hydrus utv system is designed to be integrated onto any utility terrain vehicle.
Automatic fire protection systemspump systems with. Highpressure systems suppress fires in seconds nasa spinoff. Pumps for fire fighting high pressure water pumps danfoss. Firefighting systems maritime safety innovation lab. Take a look at 1 of multiple burns conducted on november 12, 2017 utilizing uhp. The firefighting system can also include a foam proportioning system, which can inject a foamant into the low pressure system andor the uhps. The rosenbauer high pressure extinguishing system, which has been continuously improved since the 1950s, is still able to assert itself when compared to ultra high pressure or compressed air foam extinguishing systems. The development of a holistic approach to fire fighting would enable a reduction in the requirement for trained ships crew and in turn in accommodation. Which is why different manufacturers use different pressures. The firefighter series of pumps are in use with fire departments worldwide providing proven, reliable firefighting capability with the flow and high pressure needed for serious firefighting. The optimum combination of pressure and water quantity ultra high pressure is not subject to any standardization unlike normal or high pressure.
This is the second in a series providing a comprehensive introduction to ultra high pressure uhp firefighting. In canada, ulc s515 standard for automobile fire fighting apparatus is the accepted standard to reference. How to tell the fire chief you cant afford a new fire engine. The uhps extinguishing system differs from other ultrahigh pressure systems in the following regards.
Fire fighting system the extinguishing systems which are normally employed for protection of various equipmentsbuildings. While other systems use inaccurate suction side eductors, the turbo stream incorporates a patented foam concentrate injector system. Overview modern fire apparatus pump systems are comprised of many components utilized to move and control water from a source. Automatic fire fighting system consisting of a jockey pump and one or several duty pumps, with electric motor or diesel engine. This system consists of pressurejettm uhp reciprocating plunger pumps and high quality accessories. Com ultra high pressure firefighting at hma fire kraft fluid systems helps power hma fire to the lead in firefighting technology.
Fire fighting skid hma ultra high pressure 20 gpm hydrus 20200 command fire fighting system with foam 200 gallon poly water tank 10 gallon foam tank 200 hose reel auto fill water supply control water and foam level gauges power fill foam system. Ultra high pressure fire fighting suppression evolved. A new chapter on ultra high pressure uhp fire pumps and associated equipment reflects the increased use of uhp fire pumps with a rated discharge pressure of 1100 psi or greater. Product development, manufacturing, and assembly are carried out at its facilities as the business responds to industry demands through the supply of effective and safe solutions for firefighting. Embodiments of the invention provide a fire fighting system including a low pressure system and an ultra high pressure system uhps. Sprinkler system medium velocity water spray system water mist.
The systems high pressure discharge can also penetrate 7 inches into the ground if desired, cooling lingering embers and heat sources that can reignite a wildlandtype fire. This important addition provides firsttime guidance to manufacturers and purchasers for the design, testing, and performance of this technology. Automatic fire fighting system consisting of pumps with electric motor or diesel engine and control unit. The output range of the normal pressure fire truck pumps reach from 750 lmin up to 11,000 lmin, the high pressure fire pump system delivers up to 400 lmin at 40 bar. When the fire water pipeline pressure drops below 5kgcm 2 then the main fire water pumps will be started automatically. Aircraft rescue and fire fighting arff applications, for example, will require much more water to aid in suppression, whereas wildland applications will require less. For more than twenty years ultra fog has developed their high pressure fire suppression sprinkler system for fighting fires with water mist. The firelite will surely fulfill your brush truck fire apparatus needs. Hma fire develops technologies and apparatus that make fighting fires safer and more efficient.
Embodiments of the invention provide a firefighting system including a low pressure system and an ultrahigh pressure system uhps. When the pressure of fire water pipeline drops below 6kgcm 2 then jockey pump should start automatically and stops after reaching 7kgcm 2 pressure. A perception among todays firefighters is that the ultra high pressure uhp fire suppression wave hitting north america is rooted in the transfer of european methodology to this side of the world. Quick fire knockdown high pressure, low flow pumps deliver a precise metered foam and water up to 45 feet for quick fire suppression. Buy nfpa 1901, standard for automotive fire apparatus. Superior fire management advanced water mist and uhp fire. The fcuhp400 series 404, 405 and 406 basic model fire slip on units come with a cat ultra high pressure pump.
The rosenbauer high pressure extinguishing system impresses with many advantages. Coast guard marine safety center 5 a filter or strainer shall be provided in the pump suction piping. Ultra high pressure firehouse forums firefighting discussion. The development and design of a prototype ultra high pressure p. Generally, low pressure systems use a 10 micron filter, minimum. Metals ultra high pressure firefighting technology offers a number of performance advantages. The manual reel contains a 60 m long, thin, non collapsible and fireresistant rubber hose. You need ultra high pressure systems and strategies to. Ultra high pressure the new old tool for fighting fire. Includes manifold, valves, accessories and control unit. Air force fire rescue research group to develop means for more effectively extinguishing hydrocarbonbased fuel fires, hma developed fire suppression systems that used ultra high pressure uhp for firefighting. The whole fire fighting system work on the following logic1. Our skid units are built with many standard features and a multitude of options to.
This series meets the requirements established by efaflu and acquired by its vast experience in the field. Fully automatic water supply for fire extinguishing systems with wall hydrants of the type f in domestic, commercial and public buildings, hotels, hospitals, shopping centres and also offices and industrial buildings. Office buildings, hotels, industry, shopping malls, etc. In all 48 fire tests were completed using both low and high pressure water mist from various companies only one water mist test considered satisfactory. Both low and high pressure water mist unsuccessful at 3m x. Ruff fire specializes in innovated ultra high pressure fire suppression firefighting. Droplet size has a significant impact on extinguish. The ultra fog high pressure water mist fire protection system produces a very fine mist of micro water droplets by forcing. For all types of electric drives on firedos monitors, according to your requirements. Rosenbauer truck mounted fire pumps ultra high pressure systems. The low pressure system and the uhps can be simultaneously operated.
Ruff fire has surpassed the evolution of ultra high pressure fire suppression fire fighting uhpuhps. High pressure firefighting systems from ej metals put unexpected knockdown power in your hands. Hma fire, saw potential in much of orbitecs propulsion technologies beyond space exploration. Usaffrg and began developing and perfecting fire suppression systems. The uhphv ultra high pressurehigh volume module offers the best of both. Automatic fire protection systems and pump systems ksb. Fixed water spray systems for fire protection nfpa 15. Rosenbauers ultra high pressure systems for fire fighting impress with. The uhphv ultra high pressure high volume module offers the best of both. Feb 16, 2017 msc guidelines for watermist fire suppression systems. Foampro turbo stream ultrahigh pressure foam system.
Ultra fog high pressure water mist fire suppression system. Units feature an adjustable foam injection system that. The firefighting system of claim 12, wherein a first pressure in the low pressure system is from about 150 psi to about 400 psi and a second pressure in the ultrahigh pressure system is from about 1200 psi to about 1800 psi. Msc guidelines for watermist fire suppression systems. Firedos monitors fitted with electric drives can be upgraded by our perfectly tailored, multifunctional control systems. It was designed for rapid fire attack on fuel, forest and wildland fires, as well as fires within parking garages, warehouses, and other hardtoaccess facilities. Have you heard of ultra high pressure uhp fire attack. Extinguishing the fire problem in the least amount of time, with the least amount of water in the safest, most effective and efficient manner possible. How a uhp system works is going to depend on where the system is used. Low pressure systems ranging from 95 to 150 gpm, 125 psi and other ultrahigh pressure systems ranging from 8 to 30 gpm at 1,100 psi were also tested in the identical conditions. Pyro uhp equipment can minimize fire and water damage. Ultra high pressure ultra high pressure foam firefighting systems by cat pumps combine the most dependable pump in the market with foam induction technology to give you the best quickresponse technology. Ruff fire s online training curriculum is purely based and supported by science. By flowing water at these pressures, water droplets are broken into 64 smaller droplets, creating 10 times the surface area.
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