Sprinkler systems
Different Types of Sprinkler Systems
There are sprinkler systems available for all types of facilities and buildings. The system that offers you the best protection depends on the circumstances, the space, and your safety objectives. Our specialists will work with you to determine which system is the best solution for your specific application and requirements.
Altebra’s sprinkler systems are custom-made fire protection solutions. From office spaces to production halls, and from storage areas to parking garages — there is an optimal installation for every application. The sprinkler system either controls the fire or extinguishes it. In all cases, the system is designed to minimize fire damage.
What Is Sprinkler Protection?
By installing a network of sprinkler heads distributed optimally based on the type of building and storage, a sprinkler head will be activated in the event of a fire. Depending on the size of the fire, multiple heads may be triggered to control or extinguish the flames.
Each head is activated by the rising temperature caused by the fire. This temperature increase causes a glass bulb or fusible link to break, which in turn triggers the water flow.
Did you know that in 60% of cases where fire occurs in sprinkler-protected areas, it is extinguished using just one sprinkler? That makes it a highly reliable extinguishing system, suitable for a wide range of applications.
Since different facilities operate at different ambient temperatures, there are various types of sprinklers that activate at different temperatures. The amount of water used to fight a fire can also vary. There is a suitable solution for every situation, and we are happy to help you determine and implement the right tailor-made system.
Water Discharge Capacity
The water discharge capacity can also be adapted to the application. Typically, around 100 liters of water per minute is used. However, there are sprinkler systems capable of discharging between 400 and 700 liters of water per minute.
Suppression and Control Mode Sprinklers
Sprinkler systems are generally divided into control mode and suppression mode sprinklers. Control mode sprinklers are designed to keep a fire under control. These commonly used systems are typically installed in offices, shops, and production facilities. They cool the area and prevent the fire from spreading until it can be extinguished manually. Suppression mode sprinklers, on the other hand, are designed to quickly suppress the heat released and extinguish the fire.
Wet Systems
Wet systems are always fully filled with pressurized water. They are used in various applications in locations where there is no risk of freezing.
Dry Systems
Dry systems are specifically designed for buildings or zones where there is a risk of freezing. All pipes are filled with pressurized dry air. When a sprinkler head opens due to fire, the main valve opens, the pipes fill with water, and the activated sprinklers begin to spray.
Deluge Systems
Deluge systems are used in areas with a high risk of extremely rapid fire spread. They are typically installed in the chemical industry, on offshore platforms, for tank protection, and in locations where fire can quickly spread horizontally. In case of fire, all sprinkler heads are activated simultaneously to cool the area and prevent the fire from spreading rapidly.
Pre-action Systems
Pre-action sprinkler systems are designed for environments where water damage must be avoided at all costs. Examples include museums with valuable artifacts, libraries, data centers, and similar facilities. Regulations also require these systems in deep-freeze storage areas. They are based on dry pipe systems and include additional safeguards to prevent accidental activation.
