Water Mist and Hybrid Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems
3S Incorporated will design, install, and maintain your water mist fire suppression system. These systems are an advanced and highly effective solution for protecting valuable assets from fire. Unlike traditional sprinkler systems, these innovative systems use a fine mist of water droplets to extinguish flames using as little as 1 gallon of water per minute in a total flooding situation. A Hybrid Water Mist system works by simultaneously cooling the fire and displacing the oxygen, which is a process that effectively suppresses flames while minimizing water damage to valuable equipment or facilities. The system is suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications, often referred to as "special hazard" equipment or facilities, where conventional sprinklers are not an effective solution.
Industries and Applications
At 3S Incorporated, we specialize in providing innovative water mist suppression systems for a wide range of industries and applications. We install systems to protect critical areas such as large data center facilities, generator rooms, electrical rooms, pickling lines, and exhaust ducts. Our expertise includes advanced systems like Victaulic Vortex and Marioff Hi-Fog, which are ideal for high-risk environments, including automotive paint booths, power stations, turbines, and battery storage facilities.
We are also committed to bringing innovative fire safety solutions to our customers, including specialized applications. We have successfully implemented water mist systems in unique settings, such as those within the food industry.
Water Mist System Manufacturers
3S Incorporated can design, install, inspect, test, service, and repair water mist fire suppression systems from these manufacturers:
- Victaulic Vortex ™: This dual agent system extinguishes a fire through a combination of oxygen deprivation and heat absorption with the use of nitrogen and fine water droplets. The Victaulic Vortex system is fast acting and is designed to use on water sensitive equipment.
- Marioff HI-FOG®: Marioff HI-FOG® water mist systems use high water pressure and specialized sprinklers to suppress fires in a wide variety of industries, including marine applications. There are a variety of types of systems offered including wet pipe, deluge, dry pipe and pre-action solutions.
- Fike Micromist®: This type of water mist system is a single-fluid, self-contained, pre-engineered, pre-assembled, tested, and packaged suppression system that offers easy installation, portability, and reliability.
- Tyco AquaMist: Tyco AquaMist water mist systems offer fire control for Class A fires and complete extinguishment and re-ignition prevention for Class B and F fires.
Benefits of Using Water Mist Fire Suppression:
- Minimize water damage
- No toxic residue
- Immediate activation
- Environmentally safe
- No costly cleanup or equipment replacement
- Quick system recharge with minimal downtime
- Efficient at suppressing a wide variety of fires
- It is a safe alternative to total flood CO2 systems
- More water efficient than traditional sprinkler systems
Design, Installation & Service
Interested in a water mist or hybrid water mist system for your facility? 3S Incorporated is ready to partner with you from start to finish.
Our highly qualified team has years of experience designing and installing fire protection systems for a variety of industrial and commercial spaces. We'll handle everything, from the initial design and installation to all the necessary inspections, testing, and repairs to keep your system in top condition.
Highlighted Water Mist Fire Suppression Projects:
3S has installed water mist fire suppression in a variety of applications. View some of the water mist fire suppression systems we have installed.
Dominion Cove Point LNG
BP Husky
Duke Energy
Volvo Paint Shop
Acerinox Europa AP5 Water Mist Fire Suppression
For innovative fire suppression that prioritizes minimal damage and fast reaction, choose 3S Incorporated. We deliver advanced water mist systems designed to protect your assets and the environment. Contact us today at 513-202-5070 or fill out our online form to learn more and request a no-obligation quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a water mist fire suppression system work?
A water mist fire protection system uses very fine water droplets to control and extinguish a fire. Water mist is drawn into the fire where it vaporizes displacing oxygen, cools the fuel, and blocks radiant heat.
What are the environmental advantages of water mist suppression systems?
One of the main advantages is that these systems use significantly less water than fire sprinkler systems. In addition, these systems contain no hazardous chemicals, so they cause no harm to the environment.
Water mist vs. fire sprinklers: what’s the difference?
Water mist systems use less water. Rather than flooding a space with water like standard fire sprinklers, they use very fine water droplets to suppress a fire. The increased total surface area of the droplets absorb heat faster.
What are the benefits of water mist systems?
The benefits of water mist include minimized water damage, non-toxic and safe for humans, less water consumption, environmentally friendly, can be used on a wide variety of applications and are highly effective.
What is a water mist fire suppression system?
Water mist fire systems use very fine water droplets to suppress a fire. In a water mist system, water is discharged through specialized nozzles that create a mist or fog that suppresses a fire.
What is the difference between high, low, and intermediate pressure systems?
NFPA 750 defines intermediate pressure systems as being between 175 psi and 500 psi while high pressure systems are 500 psi and up. Low pressure systems operate at around the same pressures as traditional sprinkler systems. Intermediate pressure water mist systems create droplet sizes of around 300-500 microns and high-pressure systems create 50-150 micron droplets. Water mist droplet sizes must be less than 1,000 microns in diameter.
What applications typically use a water mist system?
Water mist fire suppression systems are used in applications that are looking for an alternative for traditional fire sprinklers and CO2 fire suppression systems. Water mist systems can be found in electrical rooms, pickling lines, generator rooms and data centers.
What is the difference between high, low, and intermediate pressure systems?
NFPA 750 defines intermediate pressure systems as being between 175 psi and 500 psi while high pressure systems are 500 psi and up. Low pressure systems operate at around the same pressures as traditional sprinkler systems. Intermediate pressure water mist systems create droplet sizes of around 300-500 microns and high-pressure systems create 50-150 micron droplets. Water mist droplet sizes must be less than 1,000 microns in diameter.
