Gas / Deluge Suppression System

A deluge system is a fixed fire protection system designed to protect against severe fuel hazards. A large number of sprinklers simultaneously act to bring any undesirable fire event under control. Consisting of unpressurized dry piping and open sprinkler heads, the deluge system is directly connected to a water supply and upon activation, a deluge valve releases the water to all the open sprinkler heads simultaneously. Deluge systems can also release other fire-suppressing materials like dry powder, foam, chemicals, or inert gases. Until the deluge valve is activated by an electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, or manual release system, the system piping remains empty and dry but when activated, the deluge system floods the area through pressurized water or other fire extinguishing material.