Inert gases are kind of clean agents which composed of argon, nitrogen and their mixtures together or with CO2. This extinguishing agent target the oxygen side of the fire triangle.
Inert gas specifications:
Inert gas agents types:
Inert gas (IG) extinguishers are also used in both types of extinguishers:
1- Portable extinguisher
2- Fixed extinguisher (stationary system)
Cylinder ranges:
Note1: In higher pressure systems (e.g. 300 bar), the cylinders contain more gas to extinguish the fire. Therefore, fewer cylinders are needed for a specific area.
Advantage:
Related standards:
NFPA 2001
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