Pipework's role in smoke detection
November 1st 2008 Durapipe ABS pipework
has been installed as part of
a smoke detection system
for a new cold-storage
warehouse in St
Petersburg, Russia.
Kupchino, supplier of fresh
and frozen foods, wanted a
smoke detection system for
its new 40m high coldstorage
warehouse for meat
and frozen food to ensure
the fire risk was minimised.
In total, 11 500m of
Durapipe ABS, in sizes 25
and 40mm, now forms the
basis of an air aspiration
system at the facility. It is
used in a vacuum system
and continuously sucks in
air, which is transported to
sensors throughout the
plant. Air is then continually
sampled and tested and
sensors detect the tiniest of
smoke particles.
The system needed to be
fitted in the roof void and,
with such a large volume of
pipework to be installed, the
lightweight properties of
Durapipe ABS meant it was
quick and easy to both
handle on site and install.
The corrosion resistant
properties of the pipework
were also an influencing
factor; the sensors can only
test clean air, so it is
important the air transported
through the system is not
contaminated. The smooth
bore of Durapipe ABS
pipework ensures that clean
air is maintained throughout
the lifetime of the system.
Sub-contractor Aspo is
now specifying the product
for other air aspiration
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