With the advancement of technology in ship fire safety, Water Mist systems are emerging as a powerful alternative to traditional methods. These systems intervene in fires by converting water into very fine droplets (mist), simultaneously providing both cooling and oxygen isolation effects.
Advantages of Water Mist Technology
The greatest advantage of Water Mist systems is their efficiency. They use up to 90% less water compared to traditional sprinkler systems. This is critical for ship stability; because tons of water accumulated inside the ship during fire suppression can disrupt the ship's balance (free surface effect). Additionally, they are ideal for accommodation spaces and electronic rooms where water damage needs to be minimized.
Areas of Application
These systems have a wide range of applications on ships:
- Accommodation Spaces: Passenger cabins and corridors.
- Engine Rooms: Applied directly to high-risk machinery (diesel generators, boilers, etc.) as Local Application Fire Fighting (LAFF) systems.
- Ro-Ro Decks: Provides rapid response to fires on vehicle decks.
Working Principle
The system creates micron-sized droplets by passing water through special nozzles under high pressure. These droplets rapidly evaporate with the heat of the flame and expand volumetrically by 1700 times. This expansion rapidly cools the environment while removing oxygen around the flame. As Teotek Marine, we use the latest technologies in the design and installation of Water Mist systems.
With its environmental friendliness, non-harmful nature to human health, and high efficiency, Water Mist systems are one of the indispensable fire safety equipment for modern ships.