Aerosol

1. “SEAARA AEROSOL GENERATOR” (SAG) : A FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT BASED
ON LATEST TECHNOLOGY, CAN BE USED TO EXTINGUISH ALL CLASS OF FIRE
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION
As on today in the field of Fire Fighting, we are using media such as : water, foam, powder and gas.
For all these media, we are driving cooling / striking and blanketing as an effect to put off the fire.
All these media are working under pressure method only. The new technology product
“AEROSOL” puts off the fire totally in a different method of converting free radicals into stable
particles. The free radicals of Hydrogen, Oxygen and Hydroxide are common in all classes of fire.
HOW IT OPERATES
By reacting with AEROSOL GENERATOR particles, free radicals are getting converted as Potassium
Hydroxide which is stable particle.
REPLACEMENT OF HALON AS PER NBC NORMS
This innovative and patented technology is the ultimate Halon replacement (BCF) as per NBC
2005 as per para no.6.5.2.3 and 6.5.2.4 of NBC Part –IV, providing the greatest margin of safety
and sustainability in the market today and brings to you products which feature simplicity, lower
installation cost and flexibility. It works volumetrically just like Halon and affects the combustion
process.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The “AEROSOL” product is maintenance free, light weight, compact and does not require any
water storage. The product is non-conductive, non-corrosive, light weight and compact. It is much
cost effective i.e. complete installation cost is almost 1/3rd
of that of any other gaseous
suppression systems. The shelf life of the product has been tested and certified to be up to 15
years. The size of “AEROSOL” particles is less than 2.5 micron. It can be installed in the places where
the temperature is -70°C or + 70°C.
SUITABLE FOR THE PLACES WHERE WATER CANNOT BE USED.
In the places such as Electrical Control Room, Electrical Cabinets, Server Room, Data Processing
Room, Battery Room, Telephonic Exchange, Basement Area Cable Tunnels, Information
Technology, Machinery Compartments, Paint Room, Warehouse, Testing Facility, Automobiles etc,
water cannot be used, hence AEROSOL is well suited. Similarly in Hospitals, there are many
Departments like : Radiology, Console, ICU, LINAC, X-ray, ARTIUM, etc where water can’t be used.
AEROSOL GENERATOR is well suited for these Departments.
WHERE ALL IT CAN BE USED
The new technology product AEROSOL GENERATOR can be used by Industries and Establishments in
their Electrical Control Rooms, Electrical Cabinets, Server Rooms, Data Processing Rooms, Battery
Rooms, Telephone Exchange, Basement Area Cable Tunnels, Information Technology Rooms,
Machinery Compartments, Paint Room, Warehouses, Testing Facilities, Automobiles, Ships, Rail /
Metro Rail, etc.

2. MODES OF ACTIVATION
There are three modes of activation in the event of emergency, which are :-
a) Electrically Operated
b) Manually Operated
c) Thermally Operated
OPERATED THROUGH
The new technology product can be operated through Fire Alarm System Connected with
Smoke / Heat Detector with Control Panel and Hooter with Cross zoning Facility such as any
other suppression system of Halon 1301, Co2 gas, inner gas etc. be to kill the fire at very early
stage. And also it can be operated with specially designed AEROSOL GENERATOR Heat Sprinkler
of standalone mode. The AEROSOL GENERATOR Sprinkler has various starter capacity, which ranges
from +50c to +163c. The output power from the Starter is 3v and current 0.6A and operates at a
temperature range of - 50c to +80c.
COVERAGE OF VOLUME
“AEROSOL GENERATOR” 5 kg model compared with Water Mist 9 Ltr. Capacity, AEROSOL
GENERATOR price is 60% cheaper. “AEROSOL” 5 kg model covers the volume of 60 cu. Meter of
fire whereas Water Mist covers the volume of 6 cu. Meter of fire only.
The biggest advantage of AEROSOL GENERATOR technology is it is environment friendly and
keeps the oxygen content in the room intact. The AEROSOL GENERATOR Fire Suppression
System is engineered to be safe for people, products and the environment. It is sustainable
and will never be subjected to global regulations pertaining to green house gases and does not
damage movable and immovable property. It doesn’t require much hardware items and easy to
install even in the existing building in operation.

3. SALIENT FEATURES OF AEROSOL GENERATOR FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM.
 More effective than carbon dioxide, water mist, inert gasses.
 Cost effective.
 Non-toxic, non-corrosive.
 Certified.
 No Storage Space Requirements / No leaks, no refills.
 Safe to transport and install / Suitable for hard-to-reach areas.
 No mechanical moving parts.
 High reliability / Minimum maintenance.
 Stand-alone or integrated systems.
 No pipe work nor nozzles, manifolds or distribution hardware.
 Easily installed, can be retro-fitted.
 Discrete / No need for mains power supply.
 Battery operated.
 Will work with most of the fire alarm systems.
 Can be operated manually, thermally or electrically.
 Environmentally Friendly / Ozone depletion - nil / Maintains oxygen level.
BENEFITS OF AEROSOL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
 First responder - gives more time to evacuate from the scene safely.
 Prevents back drafts and flashovers.
 Reduces the room temperature.
 Maintains oxygen levels and is ozone friendly.
 Requires less water reduces damage to property.
 Is harmless to humans and animals.
 5 year warranty with no annual exception.
 Does not leave any harmful residues.
 Is environmentally friendly.
 Speeds up arson detection.
 No piping or cylinder storage required.
PLACES RECOMMENDED FOR INSTALLATION
 Malls / Commercial complexes,
 IT industries,
 High and extra high hazards industries,
 Where ever water cannot be used,
 Hospitals,
 Computer Rooms,
 Warehouses,
 ATMs / Telecommunications Centres,
 Records / Data Archives,
 Chemical Laboratories,
 Control Rooms,
 Flammable Liquid Storage Rooms,
 Cold Storage Rooms,
 Escape Routes,
 Transport/Vehicles,
 Engine Test Bed etc.,

4. USAGE OF PORTABLE AEROSOL GENERATOR
• Fire fighting brigades,
• Marine industries,
• Offshore,
• Petro-chemical industries,
• Airport fire fighting
brigades,
• High rise buildings,
• Prisons,
• Residences,
• safes,
• machinery,
• separate sectors,
• buses,
• airplanes,
• petrol pumps,
• control panels,
• switchgear,
• cars,
• server racks,
• transformers etc..
AEROSOL GENERATOR CERTIFICATIONS
Aerosol generators have been rigorously tested to existing and newly-developed industry expectations by
laboratories all over the world.
a) Approved by Govt. of Telangana.
b) Approved by ETDC.
c) NFPA 2010 Compliant.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Do I need to recharge aerosol generators?
A. No. AEROSOL generators are not rechargeable. These are meant for one time use only. The
extinguishing agent loaded in the generator is in solid form and there is no pressure in it, like
other conventional fire extinguishers.
Q. Does it cause any health problems/hazards to personnel?
A. No, AEROSOL generators are safe and do not cause any health problems. It consists of solid gas
combustion products. Components of AEROSOL are not toxic at normal levels. But exposure of
personnel in a closed room for a long period of time should be avoided.
Q. Is it costly comparing to existing fire fighting equipment/systems?
A. Economic analyzes show that the systems built with AEROSOL GENERATORS are much
cheaper compared to the cost of existing fire fighting systems, because piping, nozzles and
water tank etc, are not required.
Q. What is the maintenance cost?
A. The maintenance cost is very less compared to other systems. These systems need regular
visual examination to rule out damages. The fire detection and control systems and also
electrical circuit needs regular check up to ensure proper electric connectivity.
Q. Does it reduce oxygen level and cause damage to the environment?
A. Not at all. It does not reduce oxygen level, hence environment friendly. It does not contain any
banned substances which cause ozone depletion or global warming.
Q. Does it cause damage to sensitive equipment?
A. No, it does not cause any damage to sensitive equipment. The AEROSOLE has been tested world
over. The ultra fine particles suspend in the air within the protected enclosure. Some amount of
particles may get deposited on the equipments. These particles are not harmful but these needs to
be blown out with the help of fan or air handling system for a clean environment.

5. Q. How does AEROSOL generator extinguish fire?
A. AERSOL generators extinguish fire by chemical interaction of potassium compounds with the free
radicals of fire (Hydrogen, Oxygen and Hydroxide) which fuel growth of fire. Aerosol contains ultra-
fine (1-2 micron) particles of potassium compounds. In the fire zone, the radicals of potassium bind
with the free radicals of fire, rapidly slow and extinguishes the fire. Aerosol is 10 times more effective
than the systems available in the market at present.
Q. Does the AEROSOL affect the men trapped inside the protected area?
A. No. It may cause minor irritation, which is temporary and harmless. If trapped in the affected
area, stay calm, find a safe place, cover mouth and nose with a towel or hand kerchief and breath
normally. Aerosol is not poisonous, it does not explode and also it does not deplete oxygen in the
room.
Q. Where all AEROSOL can be used?
A. It can be used indoors, viz, ware-houses, offices, hotels, garages, shops, apartments, houses,
basements, tunnels, control rooms, electric switch rooms, server rooms, car engines, buses, trains,
airplanes, ships, yachts, etc.
Q. What happens to the spray once it puts off the fire?
A. Half an hour after the fire is extinguished, the spray falls as a fine powder. It can be cleaned with
a vacuum cleaner or dampened cloth/cleaning material.
Q. Can AEROSOL Generators be used to extinguish fire in an open area?
A. It is designed to put out fire indoors, like, warehouses, offices, hotels, garages, shops,
apartments, houses, basements, tunnels, cable rooms, electronics switch rooms, server rooms, car
engines, buses, trains, airplanes, ships, yachts and many other places. It may not give desired
results in an open area.
Q. Can Aerosol be used in rail, road, ships, yachts and air transports?
A. Yes, it can be used in all kinds of transports, like, buses, cars, trucks,
airplanes, ships and yachts, etc.
Q. Is it possible to use AEROSOL with other fire alarm system?
A. Please contact us for spot study . We will give you a solution.
Q. What is autonomous fire protection system?
A. We have solutions to protect small and large space with minimum cost. You will be able to protect
your house, garage, warehouses, basement area even from malicious or accidental arson. Please
contact us for solutions.
Q. What is the life of Aerosol generators?
A. Its life is 10 years normally. If it is used once, it has to be replaced. If it
is damaged we will inspect and let you know its condition, whether usable
or not.
Q. What are the space requirements for storage of Aerosol generators?
A. These are generally not kept on the floor but mounted at a height. So it does not occupy floor
space.

6. Q. How much area can be covered by the system?
A. The number and size of the units will depend upon the size of the area to be covered. We will
design the Aerosol generators after studying various aspects like the location/area, nature size
and clause of the material stored inside the rooms, leakage through windows, etc, and other
factors specific to the site/location. Our qualified technicians will study and explain you the
required size and number of Aerosol generators required.
Q. What all typical areas it can be used?
A. It can be used in all indoor areas. Telecommunication facilities, Flammable Liquid Storage
Areas, Control Rooms, Data Processing facilities, Marine Engine Rooms, Mining facilities, High
value Mobile Equipment, Power Plants, High Value Industrial Equipment Areas, Transformers,
etc.

7. VARIOUS MEDIA OF FIRE PROTECTION
ALTERNATIVES FOR HALON FLOODING AND LOCAL APPLICATION SYSTEMS
TRADITIONAL FIRE PROTECTION AGENTS. Non-Halon fire protection materials such as dry
chemical, CO2, water sprinklers, and foams to protect special hazards has been promoted as a
means of replacing Halon use. The effectiveness of these traditional protection alternatives is
dependent on the occupancy they are selected and designed to protect. The use of these
traditional technologies should be given serious consideration as appropriate Halon replacements
in occupancies where they are agreeable with the hazard. They also should be properly installed
in accordance with applicable standards.
Examples of traditional fire protection agents are as under:-
• Dry chemical
• CO2
• Water sprinklers
• Foams
INERT GASES. Inert gases are designed to reduce the ambient oxygen concentration in a protected
space to between 10-14% by utilizing a concentration of 35-40% by volume, a level that is
breathable but will not support flaming combustion. These systems use inert gases such as argon,
nitrogen, CO2 or a blend. These are applied in total flooding systems. Inert gases are electrically
non-conductive, clean agents however due to excessive discharge times these are not
recommended for areas where a rapidly developing fire can be expected. Due to the necessary
concentrations, inert gases normally require a large tank storage area. It should be noted that fire-
extinguishing CO2, a by-product of other manufacturing processes, is not seen as adding
to the greenhouse phenomenon.s
Advantages of inert gases
• All inert gases are electrically non-conductive.
• All are clean agents and leave no residue.
 Stops combustion at a breathable level.
WATER MISTS. Water mist systems extinguish fires using small amounts of water released as tiny
droplets, under low, medium or high pressure. The methods of extinguishment include cooling,
oxygen dilution by steam expansion, the wetting of surfaces and turbulence effects. These systems
use specially designed nozzles to produce much smaller droplets than that are produced by
regular standard spray sprinkler systems. The smaller droplets are more effective at extinguishing
fires; therefore, less water is needed. There are two types of water mist suppression systems,
single and dual fluid systems. Both systems have been shown to be effective. In addition, when
properly installed, they can effectively penetrate where deep-seated fires might develop. As a result,
damage to water-sensitive equipment is minimized.
Advantages of water mist systems:-
• Smaller droplets are more effective at extinguishing fires.
• Less water is needed than standard spray systems.
• Can effectively penetrate to deep-seated fires.
• Damage to water-sensitive equipment is minimized.

8. AEROSOL GENERATOR SYSTEM. A category of new technology being developed and introduced are
those related to fine solid particulate and aerosols. The different types of powdered aerosol
systems include pyrotechnically generated aerosols and dry chemical halocarbon mixtures. Another
unique category of fine particulate technology is gelled halocarbon/dry chemical suspensions. The
effectiveness and the quality of the different types of powder can differ dramatically and must be
closely monitored.
Advantages of powdered aerosol:-
• Very high effectiveness/weight ratio.
• No environmental concerns beyond those of the carrier gases.
Fixed condensed aerosol fire extinguishing systems are used in normally unoccupied spaces as a
total flooding fire suppression system for Class A (surface), Class B and Class C fires, to protect
specific materials (especially hazardous materials) housed in fixed enclosures. The systems are
considered alternatives to the Halon fire-extinguishing systems. The fixed condensed aerosol fire-
extinguishing systems are total flooding systems that consist of a condensed aerosol generator and
an actuating mechanism. The systems do not require a piping distribution system.
Features HALON AGS
Environment effects A very high ozone depletion and Global
Warming potential
Zero ODP and GWP
Toxicity Production of toxic and irritant pyrolysis
products
Non toxic
Pressurized Highly pressurized 199 psi No pressure required
Storage Requires storage in cylinders No storage required
Costs Higher installation and maintenance costs Completely maintenance free. Shelf life
of 15 years. Costs only 1/3
rd
to that of
other gaseous systems
Design constraints Lower design flexibility Installation is very simple
Space occupancy Bottle storage area and piping may become a
problem
Negligible space required due to
compact size
Extinguishing
concentration in g/m
3
500 g/m
3
97.5 g/m
3
Spares Spare parts are hard to get No spares required
Service Fewer people are capable of after service No after service required
Other disadvantages The production has been entirely banned by
EPA as per Montreal Protocol
Approved by EPA (Environ Protection
Agency)
Noise Discharge of the system at a high pressure is
very noisy
Very low noise since low discharge
pressure
Activation An external CO2 cylinder is required to
activate and an external nitrogen cylinder is
required for fast discharge
No external devices are required.

9. FEATURES WATER MIST AGS
Effect on Oxygen level Reduction of oxygen levels Maintains the oxygen content in the
atmosphere constant
Risk Less risky to the occupants Harmless to human beings and animals
Pressurized Highly pressurized No pressure required
Storage Requires water storage in tanks No storage required
Costs Higher installation and
maintenance costs
Minimal maintenance over the shelf life
of 15 years. Cost five times cheaper than
water mist for a standard 50 cubic metre
room
Design constraints Lower design flexibility Installation is very simple
Space occupancy Large area required for tank Negligible space required due to compact
size
Effectiveness against
difficult situations
Not effective during explosion,
flashover and backdrafts
Effective against explosions, flashover
and backdrafts
Extinguishing concentration
in g/m
3
or efficiency
4.5 Lpm/m
3
per nozzle 97.5 g/m
3
Efficiency Efficiency optimum only if proper
design and location of nozzles are
placed
Highly Efficient and Effective regardless
of the location and height of the fire.
Properties Conductive and Corrosive, may
harm critical electronics
Non conductive and non-corrosive, does
not affect any electronic equipments
Possible damage Possible damage to protected
risks, buildings and furnishings
No damage to any aesthetic
Difficult spaces Water Mist droplets cannot go to
difficult spaces against any
obstructions
AGS aerosol can go to the remotest
corner in the room thereby touching
even the extremely inaccessible spaces.
Pressure differences Activation causes rapid pressure
fluctuations in the room
The pressure inside the room remains
almost same.
Other disadvantages Not been proven in enclosures of
more than 1000 cubic metres
volume
No possibility of re-ignition, used in all
industries/ volumes, environment
friendly
Other disadvantages Results in a larger fire prior to
control
Fire can be immediately controlled within
few seconds

10. COMPARISON BETWEEN AEROSOL (Dry Sprinkler) AND SPRINKLER (wet)
Advantage of AEROSOL Generator System Draw-back of sprinkler system
When you compare commercial comparison for
sprinkler and AGS that is Sprinkler exclusive of raiser
and pump the cost difference would be 5: 1
ratio.
Water media provides cooling effect whereby bring
down the temperature to put off the fire. Carbon
material / documents can be damaged by water.
When you compare commercial comparison for FM
200 and AGS. AGS is 40% lesser than FM flooding
system. There will not be any damage. Efficiency of
killing fire is much higher than water media.
Water required for 4 No. of sprinkler will be - 6480
litres. There will also be wastage of water which
cannot be controlled. If the sprinkler will be allowed
to operate for 30 minutes it will consume -200000
ltrs of water approximately.
Powder media will prevent the chemical reaction of
fire exist and no re-ignition.
Property / Document Damage.
Life of AGS is minimum 15 years and this system is
connected with detection and fire will be put off an
early stage.
Whereas for sprinkler system to operate it takes 57
to 68 degree C to reach the sprinkler spot, which
means there will be delay in function and there can
be enough damage before it operates.
Discharge in a matter of few seconds. The
discharge consist of powder mixed gas at the ratio
of 70:30. And does not leave any residue, no
corrosion, electronic equipment will not be spoiled.
Water Media is not recommended for server and
battery rooms.
Though AGS is initially expensive it is more effective
with less maintenance.
Execution is Difficult at existing Building and
expensive when including of complete pump house.
AEROSOL GENERATOR COMPARISON WITH Co2 SYSTEM / INERT GAS AND HALON 1301

11. PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Detection in warehouses Detection boards Detection and high
voltage
Detection and equipment /Detection transformers/High current fire fighting equipment
Detection of machinery Fire cottages, cabins, basements, garages & Panels

12. AUTO MOBILES
SHIPS / YATCH AND WATER PLATFORM

13. RAIL / METRO RAIL
IT sector. Protection of server rooms, data centre, racks,
equipment, specialized equipment, archives and more.