Gas Systems
CO2 fire suppression systems
CO2 gas fire suppression systems exploit the action of carbon dioxide to extinguish any type of fire without the formation of harmful decomposition substances.
CO2: gas systems
The gas that quickly puts out any type of fire
The gas extinguishing system with carbon dioxide (CO2) quickly puts out any type of fire without leaving any residue. Used in environments where there is no human presence, the CO2 system guarantees an almost immediate restoration of all activities, without requiring disposal operations.
Carbon dioxide is an odourless, colourless, non-corrosive, electrically non-conductive gas. CO2 does not soil, does not wet, does not damage materials with which it comes into contact, and during dispensing it takes on the appearance of a white vapour.
Our product portfolio of CO2 systems includes the entire range: total saturation or local application systems, low pressure (up to 18 bar) and high pressure (up to 70 bar).
How it works
Once the system is activated (automatically or manually), the carbon dioxide intervenes by performing a dual action, acting by:
- Immediate cooling, thanks to the rapid diffusion of the gas in the form of vapour.
The sizing of the system and the quantities of CO2 are appropriately calculated, guaranteeing extinction according to NFPA 12. - Suffocation, inhibiting the combustion process with the reduction of oxygen present in the air.
Benefits
Applications
FAQ
What is a CO₂ fire suppression system and where is it used?
A carbon dioxide (CO₂) system is an odourless, colourless, non-corrosive, and electrically non-conductive gaseous fire
suppression system. It is mainly used in environments where people are not normally present, because CO₂ is toxic at
extinguishing concentrations. It acts quickly on any type of fire without forming harmful decomposition substances and
without leaving residue.
How does the extinguishing action of carbon dioxide work?
Once activated, either automatically or manually, the CO₂ system performs two simultaneous actions: immediate
cooling, thanks to the rapid diffusion of gas in the form of white vapour, and smothering, by reducing the percentage of
oxygen in the air until the combustion process is inhibited.
What are the main economic and operational advantages of CO₂ systems?
The main advantages are their low cost and high versatility, as they are suitable for many types of fire scenarios.
Operationally, CO₂ does not soil, wet, corrode, or damage the materials it comes into contact with. Because it does not
require disposal operations after discharge, it also allows almost immediate fire suppression and rapid business
recovery.
What CO₂ system configurations does Tema Sistemi offer?
Tema Sistemi’s product portfolio includes a full range of CO₂ systems designed to meet different protection needs. The
company develops both total flooding systems and local application systems. Depending on the required technical
specifications, systems can be configured at low pressure - up to 18 bar - or high pressure - up to 70 bar - with gas
quantities calculated in accordance with NFPA 12.