3M unveils new fire protection fluid.Byline: Dubai 3M, the technology company that produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse industries, has unveiled its 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Fire Protection Fluid is a fluid that acts like water, looks like water, and flows like water, but does not get things wet. It is used to extinguish fires on electronic equipment, since it won't damage electronics. in the UAE (Uninterruptible Application Error) The name given to a crash in Windows 3.0. In subsequent versions of Windows, a crash was called a "General Protection Fault," "Application Error" or "Illegal Operation." See crash in Windows and abend. . The product will be showcased at Intersec. Novec 1230 fluid, a fire suppression fluid based on sustainable technology, is designed to balance the need for human safety with low environmental impact. Its introduction in the UAE follows from the successful adoption of Novec 1230 around the region, where its benefits are numerous, said an official spokesman. Novec 1230 fluid is a next-generation halon ha·lon n. Any of several halocarbons used as fire-extinguishing agents. halon Any of several compounds consisting of one or two carbon atoms combined with bromine and one or more other halogens. replacement and has a zero ozone-depletion potential a" making the fluid a safe, advantageous and efficient fire-suppressing liquid. The liquid has an atmospheric lifetime of just five days and a global warming potential Global warming potential (GWP) is a measure of how much a given mass of greenhouse gas is estimated to contribute to global warming. It is a relative scale which compares the gas in question to that of the same mass of carbon dioxide (whose GWP is by definition 1). of one, making it uniquely positioned to meet current halon replacement regulations in the country. "The UAE has recognised the need to commit to safe industry practices, while considering the ramifications ramifications npl → Auswirkungen pl that these practices have on the environment. The reduction of carbon dioxide carbon dioxide, chemical compound, CO2, a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is about one and one-half times as dense as air under ordinary conditions of temperature and pressure. and other greenhouse gas emissions have resulted in strict regulations, meaning industries need fire suppression agents that safely fit within these criteria," said 3M, energy and environment division, Shome Bag. "In line with Montreal Protocol, Dubai Civil Defence have implemented programmes aimed at creating public awareness with regards to the detrimental effects of halons halons: see under chlorofluorocarbons. , and thereby the importance of developing and sourcing halon replacements," said Lt Colonel Rashid K bin Massam Al Buflaseh of Dubai Civil Defence. "Novec Fluid was identified and investigated thoroughly in terms of extinguishing-ability and environmental friendliness, and thereby approved by us as a replacement for halon. We will be rolling Novec out across all of our five new fire stations being established during 2009." The non-conductive, non-corrosive and fast-evaporating fluid is commercially available globally and is suitable for use in occupied spaces. The fluid can be applied in streaming, flooding, inerting and explosion suppression applications in the following areas: data processing and control rooms, telecommunications, marine applications, oil and gas applications, and archives and museums. Novec 1230 fluid leaves no residue to clean up so systems can remain operational. Additionally, the fluid can be used with existing materials of construction. The fluid, which is stored as a liquid, becomes a gas upon discharge and is therefore easier to handle and store. In addition, there is a distinct advantage in handling low-vapor pressure liquids like Novec 1230 fluid - it can be shipped by air in bulk quantities. Because of its properties as a non-pressurized liquid, refilling after discharge is much simpler than filling from a bulk cylinder of a gas. This minimises the need to move system containers offsite. Systems charged with Novec 1230 fluid can be used in specialized streaming and conventional total flooding applications, localised localised - localisation flooding systems and directional spray type applications. Specific sites of application include engine rooms, SCR (Sequence Control Register) See program counter. rooms, communications centres, inventory and spare parts rooms, pilot houses, pump rooms, electrical propulsion systems and process control rooms. Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid helps industries in the region to attain their environmental sustainability goals, while safely providing the most modern and effective tools for fire protection. 3M has developed a Blue SkySM Warranty for 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid. If 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is restricted in use or targeted for emission reduction as a fire protection agent due to ODP ODP - Open Distributed Processing , or GWP GWP Global Warming Potential GWP Global Water Partnership GWP Gift With Purchase GWP Guinea-Bissau Peso (currency code: now GNF) GWP German Wirehaired Pointer (dog breed) GWP Gross World Product , 3M will refund the purchase price of the Novec 1230 fluid. The warranty will last for 20 years. To qualify, the system must be registered with 3M within 30 days of system installation. a" TradeArabia News Service [c] Copyright 2008 www.tradearabia.com Copyright 2008 Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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