Wet Sprinklers system and High pressure Water Mist Fire suppression system - Comparison
Wet Sprinklers Fire suppression system
General
Fire extinguishment method
Extinguishing medium
Water Usage quantity
Damage to room components
(w.r.t particular portion)
Damage to room components
(w.r.t overall portion)
Downtime
Application on Live Electrical equipment
fires
Application on equipment’s / assets with
higher importance (damageable through
water spray)
Pipe size
Pipe materials used
QCDD approval
Particular to this project:
System pressure
Feasibility to connect with existing Fire
water Tie-in
Electrical supply for Fire Pump
Pump station area
System Compatibility with Chemical Fires
suppression system (Foam system)
System Design
System components availability
Cost Impact (approximate)
Water Mist Fire suppression system
Wetting & Cooling (effective) Wetting, Cooling, Oxygen inverting & Blocking radiant heat (more effective)
Water Droplets Water mist
Uses comparatively larger amount of water Uses lesser amount of water
Damage to room components as more amount of water Damage to room components may be less as water mist is spayed
spray
The water spray is only on the particular portion room in fire The water mist occupies the room volume
Comparatively more Less
There are possibilities for Electrical shock to the personal to Possibilities for Electrical shock is less as the water mist may create least flood
due water flood in room
Not advisable to be used Can be used as the damage is minimal or no damage
Comparatively larger Smaller and reduced space usage
NFPA-13 - Table 6.3.1.1 NFPA-750 - Table 6.3.3.1
Ferrous Piping (Welded and Seamless), Copper Tube (Drawn, Copper Tube (Drawn, Seamless),
Seamless), Brass Pipe, Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
Acceptable by QCDD as designed in line with NFPA-13 Acceptable by QCDD as designed in line with NFPA-750
7.5 bar 175 bar – which leads to special piping & installation
Can be connected Dedicated Fire pump required
Not required Required
Comparatively large (but not required for the plot) Smaller
Can be combined with Foam system Cannot be combined
Fire sprinklers systems are common used which are design Design may vary on different manufacturer since it is based on specific
based on NFPA-13. manufacturer’s Design and Installation manual.
System components are widely available in market. System components may rely on the particular installation contractor and may lead
to single sourcing. Also, may lead for special maintenance.
Less If to be used as an alternative for Wet Sprinklers systems, the initial cost and
maintenance may be double.