AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPRESSION & WATERMIST SYSTEMS AQUASYS
AQUASYS is for more than 25 years an internationally leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of firefighting systems and water hydraulic driven systems, as well as process-related spray and automisation systems based in Linz, Austria. Our focus is on establishing and sharing the benefits of high-pressure water mist for protecting human beings, products and availability.
At the cutting edge of innovation, AQUASYS highly efficient product "High Pressure Water Mist System - HPWMS", is certified according to the EN 14972-1:2021 standard (Fixed firefighting systems - Water mist systems - Part 1: Design, installation, inspection and maintenance / Fire Extinguishing Order 15/2014 GOVERNMENT 3149/B/24-11-2014 CHAPTER A' Article 3 Permanent active fire protection systems 3.4.1. Automatic fire extinguishing systems with water)
Water mist - the superior extinguishing agent
Cooling
High-pressure water mist creates a highly effective cooling effect due to its large number of extremely small droplets. The water mist quickly reduces the fire’s energy and cools the source of the fire.
The vaporisation of 1 litre of water in one second corresponds to a cooling capacity of approx. 2.25 MWs.
Intertisation
The heat of the fire vaporises the water droplets and expands their volume many times over. The sudden vaporisation inertises the atmosphere in the immediate vicinity of the source of the fire. The water mist displaces the oxygen the fire needs to exist.
The vaporisation of 1 litre of water creates 1673 litres of water mist.
Shielding
In the event of a fire, the fine droplets of the water mist produced ensure a dense, reflective wall of water mist, which reduces the fire's thermal radiation. This helps to contain the fire and contributes to the cooling effect, as well as actively supporting the washing out of flue gases. All of these properties increase the possibility of escape from the affected area.
Environmentally friendly
Pure water as an extinguishing agent is completely safe for people and the environment. This means that it can be used immediately, without hesitation and without any prior warning time for almost all fire classes. Water also has the highest energy requirement for it to be transferred into another physical state (ice, water, steam), so it is able to quickly remove a large amount of energy from the fire.
Universal
Advantage Water Mist
Low water damage
...due to the high efficiency of water mist
No risk to individuals
Small water storage quantity
Environmentally friendly
Solid-substance and liquid fires
Small pipe diameters
High cooling effect
Three-dimensional propagation similar to gas
Washing out of flue gas
No prior warning time
System Design
Efficient and effective
The highly-efficient AQUASYS firefighting system is ideal for a range of applications. The system consists of a high-pressure water supply unit combined with section and alarm valves, flow monitors, pressure switches, warning devices and AQUASYS high-pressure mist nozzles. A distinction can be made between a closed system and an open system in the system design:
Approvals & Certificates
Our philosophy of empirical verification means that AQUASYS firefighting systems undergo full-scale fire tests. Close cooperation with independent institutes accredited in accordance with EN17020 and EN17025 ensures reliable and internationally recognised verification management. Our numerous certifications confirm our compliance with all application- and country-specific approval requirements.
In addition, AQUASYS implements a quality management system in line with EN ISO 9001, an environmental management system in line with ISO 14001, and an occupational health and safety management system in line with OHSA. To ensure a uniform quality assurance concept, our production facility is also certified by the globally recognised VdS. All AQUASYS systems are manufactured in our VdS-certified production facility.
