A Deck Integrated Fire Fighting (DIFF) system is an effective fire suppression system that is normally the primary firefighting system on a helideck. The compact design of the system also allows it to be easily installed in storage areas and hangars used for aircrafts and helicopters. This versatile system can also extinguish a pool fire by mixing foam in the water at a specified flow, should the need arise.
The Firenor standard design of the DIFF system was developed based on decades of firefighting industry experience. The system connects the water supply to a series of open pop up nozzles through a network of dry pipework. A traditional on-off valve normally prevents the water from flowing through the pipes when the system is not in use, though Firenor can install a pressure regulating deluge valve if the water supply requires one. Instrumentation and valves on the Firenor DIFF system are designed to allow for hassle-free operation, maintenance, and testing.
The Firenor DIFF system can all be custom built to meet specific project requirements. Custom built systems will always be compliant with any required safety integrity level and full flow pre-tested before delivery. Furthermore, Firenor can design the release mechanism to be pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical signals and the system can be built with piping on open frame or inside cabinet for environmental protection purposes.
Every system can be customized, upon request, for compliance with applicable rules, regulations and project specific requirements as well as standard such as CE, FM, UL, ASME, DIN, DNV, BV, NMD, IMO, NFPA, Norsok. Full documentation for any tailor-made products are available and include all necessary certifications, third party verifications such as DNV/GL, BV, ABS, etc., and full scale test reports, if required.
The foam supply for this system can be provided by a separate tank outside or inside the skid, or from a central foam system, depending on the exact project specifications. The foam can be mixed with a variety of solutions listed below:
- Turbine foam proportioner
- Balanced pressure foam proportioner
- Foam inductor
- Constant flow orifice
The recess mounted deck integrated nozzle that is flush with the deck when not in use offers effective fire protection that does not interfere with everyday work activities. This type of nozzle is available in several sizes and materials for different applications.
The nozzle is designed to allow easy maintenance from the top and has a special feature for pressure testing of the pipe system after installation.
- Outlets from 2- 12 inches
- Regulating or non-regulating deluge valve
- Flexible design
- Compatible with various hazardous area classifications and regulations (ATEX, UL, CSA etc.)
- Compatible with IEC 61508 for Safety Integrity Level 2 or 3
- Full-scale tests up to 35 000 LPM
- Working environment friendly design
Every Firenor system is available in the following materials:
- Galvanized carbon steel
- Copper nickel
- Super duplex
- Titanium
- Duplex
- SS316
- 6Mo
- GRE
The engineering department produces documentation relevant to all phases of the project. Documentation normally includes the following:
- Quality plan
- ITP
- Drawings
- Data sheets
- Indexes
- Procedures
- Calculations
- Certificates
- Reports
- User manual
- MRB
Deluge Systems, Multi Zone
Deluge Systems, Single Zone
DIFF Systems (Deck Integrated Fire Fighting)
Standalone DIFF Systems
Standalone Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS)
Monitor Systems
Sprinkler Systems
DAHR Systems (Dual Agent Hose Reel)
Hose Reels
Hydrants
Foam Systems
Water Mist Systems
Gaseous Systems
Hydrophore Systems
APPC Systems
Powder Test Container
