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1  SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................


1.1  SYSTEM OPERATION IN ACCOMMODATION AND SERVICE AREAS .............................. 5 
1.1.1  System automatic activation .................................................................................................... 5 
1.1.2  Accommodation system reset .................................................................................................. 5 
1.1.3  System de-aeRation ................................................................................................................. 6 
1.1.4  Anti-freeze valves.................................................................................................................... 6 
1.1.5  Cold room system detail .......................................................................................................... 8 
1.1.6  Special spaces protection with pre-action systems .................................................................. 9 
1.1.7  Preaction valve system detail ................................................................................................ 11 
1.1.8  deep fat fryers protection system ........................................................................................... 12 
1.1.9  Galley duct protection system ............................................................................................... 12 
1.1.10  Deep fat fryer protecton system detail ................................................................................... 13 
1.1.11  Galley dect system principle ................................................................................................. 14 
1.2  SYSTEM OPERATION IN MACHINERY SPACES .................................................................. 15 
1.2.1  Protected machinery spaces................................................................................................... 15 
1.2.2  System activation .................................................................................................................. 16 
1.2.3  Machinery space system reset ............................................................................................... 16 
1.2.4  Machinery space system detail .............................................................................................. 17 

2  SYSTEM CONTROL .............................................................................................. 18 


2.1.1  WHEELHOUSE PANEL ...................................................................................................... 18 
2.1.2  RELEASE PANEL (located in ecr)....................................................................................... 18 
2.1.3  PUMP UNIT CONTROL PANEL ........................................................................................ 19 
2.2  SYSTEM REDUNDANCY .......................................................................................................... 24 
2.2.1  Accumulator unit operation ................................................................................................... 24 
2.2.2  Lost fresh water supply ......................................................................................................... 24 
2.2.3  Defective Pump ..................................................................................................................... 24 
2.2.4  Lost electric supply ............................................................................................................... 25 
2.2.5  Defect Standby Pump ............................................................................................................ 25 
2.2.6  Defect Flow Monitor ............................................................................................................. 25 
2.2.7  Broken Cables ....................................................................................................................... 25 

3  SPRINKLERS AND SPRAY HEADS .................................................................... 26 


3.1  SPRINKLERS FOR ACCOMODATION AND SERVICE SPACES .......................................... 26 
3.1.1  Cabins & Other Small Rooms up to 25 m² (Category 1,6,7,8,9) ........................................... 26 
3.1.2  Public Spaces and other large rooms (Category 1,2,6,7,8,9) ................................................. 27 
3.1.3  Over 5m ceiling height spaces ............................................................................................... 27 
3.1.4  Stores, galleys and laundry (category 11, 12, 13 and 14) ...................................................... 28 
3.1.5  Clearance in store rooms ....................................................................................................... 28 
3.1.6  Spray heads in machinery spaces .......................................................................................... 29 

4  SECTION VALVES ................................................................................................. 32 


4.1.1  Accommodation section valve .............................................................................................. 32 
4.1.2  Machinery space section valve .............................................................................................. 32 

5  PUMP UNIT.............................................................................................................. 37 


5.1.1  General .................................................................................................................................. 37 

6  SYSTEM DIMENSIONING ................................................................................... 38 


6.1  SOLAS REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER CAPACITY .............................................................. 38 

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6.2  ACCOMODATION AND SERVICE SPACES ........................................................................... 38 
6.3  MACHINERY SPACES ............................................................................................................... 42 

7  COMMISSIONING, INSPECTIONS AND TESTS ............................................. 44 


7.1  PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND TESTS .................................................................................... 44 
7.1.1  Weekly .................................................................................................................................. 44 
7.1.2  Monthly ................................................................................................................................. 44 
7.1.3  Semi-annually........................................................................................................................ 44 
7.1.4  Annually ................................................................................................................................ 44 
7.1.5  Post fire inspections and tests ................................................................................................ 44 
7.1.6  Pump start test ....................................................................................................................... 45 
7.1.7  Water filter inspection ........................................................................................................... 45 
7.1.8  Battery tests ........................................................................................................................... 45 
7.2  CYLINDER INSPECTION .......................................................................................................... 46 
7.2.1  Nitrogen cylinders ................................................................................................................. 46 
7.2.2  Water cylinders ..................................................................................................................... 46 
7.3  COMMISSIONING TESTS.......................................................................................................... 46 
7.3.1  Accomodation spaces ............................................................................................................ 47 
7.3.2  Machinery spaces .................................................................................................................. 47 
7.3.3  Nitrogen bottle pressure release test ...................................................................................... 48 
7.3.4  Procedure for recharging water cylinders .............................................................................. 48 
7.3.5  Procedure for water cylinder inspection ................................................................................ 49 

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1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This document presents the Marioff Hi-fog system, as designed for accommodation,
service areas and local protection system in Machinery spaces.
The Marioff Hi-fog fire extinguishing system uses water under high pressure, and is
based on established hydraulic principles and technology. The specially designed spray
nozzles cause the water to enter the space as fine fog (mist) at high speed. The small
droplets yield a very large total water surface area, providing efficient cooling of the fire
and surrounding gases. The high speed of the small droplets enables the fog to penetrate
hot flue gases and reach the combustion source, even in large, hidden fires.
The Fincantieri NB:6229 is equipped with Marioff Hi-fog sprinkler system. All
accommodation and public areas, stores, lobbies, galleys and workshops are covered with
automatic sprinkler system according to SOLAS II-2/12 and IMO Resolution A.800.
The category A machinery spaces fire risk areas are protected with Hi-Fog water based
local applications and total protection system according to IMO MSC/Circ. 913 and 1165
requirements.
The Hi-Fog system is equipped with pump unit SPU6+1 and NAU10&WAU10
accumulator units.
The sprinkler system is designed to start automatically as water flow out from the system.
The water flow is controlled by “flow monitor”, located in pump unit. In case of failure in
flow monitor or in stand by pump it will also start by low system pressure.
The system consists of the following main components:
 Pump and Accumulator Units the unit containing pressure accumulators, and pump
units
 Control panel in the wheelhouse for indication of system alarms.
 Control indication panel in the ECR for machinery section valves and pump units.
 FD – system monitors the section valve alarms and gives the needed signals for VDR
system.
 Stainless steel piping;
 Section valves for accommodation sections (normally open model) for monitoring the
water flow into the section
 Section valves for machinery sections (normally closed model) to enable the
machinery section remote or manual release and monitoring the water flow into the
section
 Sprinklers for accommodation areas and spray heads for machinery areas

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The SPU6+1 unit consists of:
 7 x 27 kW electric motors each attached to two pumps producing 140 bar
respectively. One motor with two pump is reserved for redundancy.
The accumulator unit consist of:
 A water bottle accumulator(WAU10), consisting of 10 x 50 l water bottles connected
to a nitrogen bottle unit(NAU10)consisting of 10 x 50 l nitrogen bottles pressurized to
200 bar.

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1.1 SYSTEM OPERATION IN ACCOMMODATION AND SERVICE AREAS
The sprinkler system in the accommodation and service areas consists of an automatic
wet pipe system. The standby pressure in the system is maintained at 25 bar by a
pneumatic pump at the pump unit.
The Hi-Fog system alarm indication is shown in a fire detection system (FD-system) at
wheelhouse. The wheelhouse control panel (WH-panel) shows the system status, the
system pressure and different alarms.

1.1.1 SYSTEM AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION

The following will take place when a fire occurs:


 The heat sensitive bulb on one or more sprinklers will broke. This will cause a water
flow from the sprinkler(s).
 The section valve connected to the released sprinkler(s) will detect the flow, and send
a signal to the FD- system.
 The pneumatic standby pump in pump unit will attempt to maintain the 25 bar
standby pressure.
 A pump unit flow monitor installed in line with the standby pump will detect the
water flow and start the high-pressure pump unit for maintain 140bar pressure in
system. (A pressure switch will start the pump unit in case the flow monitor
malfunctions).
 The section alarm will be activated when pump unit flow monitor and also section
valve flow indicator detects water flow. The other section valve flow alarms will be
blocked for one minute, for avoid fault alarms.
 The pump unit will continue to run until it is manually shut down by pressing “reset”
button for one second.
The reset button is at Wheelhouse control panel, ECR panel, and at both Hi-Fog pump
units.

1.1.2 ACCOMMODATION SYSTEM RESET

The following shut down procedure shall be followed after system activation in the wet
pipe system (accommodation system):
 It shall be verified that any fire has been put out.
 Only after that shall the concerned section valve be manually closed. This is done by
turn the section valve handle in close position.
 The pump unit can be shut down at this point by pressing the “reset” button for at
least one second. Reset button can be find from WH panel, ECR panel and from the
pump unit. CAUTION! The pump unit shall never be shut down when activated, by
switching the power off at the pump unit. This may lead to the release of the
accumulator unit as the pump unit is still activated, and looses the electrical feed.

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 The released sprinkler(s) shall be replaced by new sprinkler(s) of exactly the same
type. The sprinkler type can be read from the sprinkler head. The correct type can also
be verified from the system arrangement drawing. The activated sprinkler is removed
with the sprinkler tool, and the new sprinkler is installed with the same tool.
Excessive force must be avoided in tightening the new sprinkler.
 Open the closed section valve from handle.
 Water will flow into the opened section. The pump unit will start again, in case it was
reset earlier.
 When the system pressure is exceeding 130bar, the pump unit shall be shut down by
pressing the “reset” button for one second. This will return the system in 25 bar
standby pressure and clear the alarms.
The reset button is at wheelhouse panel, ECR panel, PLC cabinet and in both Hi-Fog
pump units.

1.1.3 SYSTEM DE-AERATION

The piping shall be de-aerated in case air has been introduced to the system at any point.
This can be done by flushing the system from the flushing valves installed in each
section. Flushing valves locations can be verify from Hi-Fog system drawings:
 Connect hose to the flushing valve. The hose free end shall be positioned in a well-
drained location.
 The flushing valve is to be opened slowly.
 The pump unit will start, and the indication panel will indicate system activation in
the section that is being flushed.
 Flush the section until any air coming out (approximately 5 – 10minutes)
 Close the flushing valve and reset the system, after the flushing is completed.

1.1.4 ANTI-FREEZE VALVES

Spaces that are likely to have ambient temperatures below freezing and have sprinkler
protection are equipped with anti-freeze valves, and filled with anti-freeze liquid. The
spaces can be seen from Hi-Fog system drawings.
It must be ensured that the piping is re-filled with anti-freeze liquid in case the system has
been released in one of these spaces.
The system is filled by:
 Closing the in-line ball valve (maintenance valve).
 Loosen the sprinklers.
 Connecting an anti-freeze liquid pump to the filling ball valve.
 Pumping in anti-freeze liquid until it comes out from the sprinkler holders.

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 Tightening each sprinkler.
 Close the filling ball valve and remove filling pump.
 Opening completely the in-line ball valve. NB! This is very important, otherwise the
system will not work properly.
 Hi-Fog system may start, when maintenance valve will be opened, if section was not
fully filled. In this case the system reset is needed.
Note! In case that sprinkler is not released, the system pressure inside the anti-freeze
protected piping may remain at max. operating pressure 140 bar after the system is shut
down.

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1.1.5 COLD ROOM SYSTEM DETAIL

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1.1.6 SPECIAL SPACES PROTECTION WITH PRE-ACTION SYSTEMS

The spaces that contain sensitive electrical components are protected with fire detector
activated dry pipe sprinkler system. For sprinklers activation in these spaces is needed
that fire detector (inside space) given signal to open sprinkler pipeline pre-action valve
(solenoid valve) and also that heat sensitive sprinkler fuse is released inside space. The
pre-action valve solenoid will be opened by feeding electrical power from the fire
detection system. The pipeline after Pre-action valve is equipped with pressure switch to
give an alarm to Mimic panel when system is activated.
Following spaces are with Pre-action sprinkler systems:
 Deck 1, fr. 16 Prop. transfer room PS.
 Deck 1 fr. 18, Main switch board room STB.
 Deck 1 fr. 24, Prop. transfer room STB.
 Deck 1 fr. 26, Main switch board room PS.
 Deck 1 fr. 120 Computer server room STB.
 Deck 4 fr. 147 Navigation equipment room PS.
 Deck 5 fr. 143 Wheelhouse.
 Deck 6 fr. 66 Broadcasting room STB.
 Deck 7 fr. 126 Radar equipment room PS.
 Deck 7 fr. 36 Battery room STB.

1.1.6.1 Pre-action system reset


The following shut down procedure shall be followed after system activation in the Pre-
action system:
 It shall be verified that any fire has been put out.
 Only after that shall the concerned section valve be manually closed.
 The pump unit can be shut down at this point by pressing the “reset” button for at
least one second. Reset button can be finding from WH panel, ECR panel and from
pump unit. CAUTION! The pump unit shall never be shut down when activated, by
switching the power off at the pump unit. This may lead to the release of the
accumulator unit as the pump unit is still activated, and looses the electrical feed.
 The activated Pre-action valve must return in stand by situation (closed position) by
switching of the fire detector signal from fire detector system and pushing Hi-Fog
system reset.
 The released sprinkler(s) shall be replaced by new sprinkler(s) of exactly the same
type. The sprinkler type can be read from the sprinkler head. The correct type can also
be verified from the system arrangement drawing. The activated sprinkler is removed
with the sprinkler tool, and the new sprinkler is installed with the same tool.
Excessive force must be avoided in tightening the new sprinkler.

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 Empty the section piping from water, by removing each sprinkler head inside space
and putting those back after water is drained out. Pipeline is also equipped with
flushing valve to remove water from pipelines.
 The closed section valve shall be opened by turning the manual handle in open
position.
 Water will flow into the opened section. The pump unit may start again, in case it was
reset earlier.
 After section valve opening, check that the pre-action valve is tight and pressure
inside protected space do not exceed.
The pump unit shall be shut down by pressing the “reset” button for one second. The
system will return to the normal 25 bar standby pressure.

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1.1.7 PREACTION VALVE SYSTEM DETAIL

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1.1.8 DEEP FAT FRYERS PROTECTION SYSTEM

All vessel galley deep fat fryers are protected with manual release Hi-Fog system
fulfilling the regulation ISO 15371:2000. Each deep fat fryer is equipped with spray
head(s) above the pool and release ball valve. The release valves locations could be seen
from Hi-Fog GA drawings.
The system releasing (ball valve opening) will cause alarm inside a protected space, at
Mimic panel, cut of the electrical power feed for deep fat fryer and start pump unit to
supply high pressure water fog through the spray heads.

1.1.8.1 Deep fat fryer protection system reset


The following shut down procedure shall be followed after system activation in the deep
fat fryers:
 It shall be verified that any fire has been put out.
 Close the system release ball valve
 Shut down the pump unit by pressing the “reset” button for at least one second. Reset
button can be found from wheelhouse panel, ECR panel and from pump unit.

1.1.9 GALLEY DUCT PROTECTION SYSTEM

The galley ducts are protected with manual release Hi-Fog system. The ducts are
protected with pop up spray heads, see data sheet TC9010. The release valves locations
can be seen from Hi-Fog GA drawings.
The system release(ball valve opening) will causes an alarm at Mimic panel and start of
water fog spray through the pop up spray heads. The system pump unit will start from
water flow.

1.1.9.1 Galley duct protection system reset


The following shut down procedure shall be followed after system activation in the deep
fat fryers:
 It shall be verified that any fire has been put out.
 Close the system release ball valve
 Shut down the pump unit by pressing the “reset” button for at least one second. Reset
button can be find from wheelhouse panel (Mimic), ECR panel and from pump unit.

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1.1.10 DEEP FAT FRYER PROTECTON SYSTEM DETAIL

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1.1.11 GALLEY DUCT SYSTEM PRINCIPLE

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1.2 SYSTEM OPERATION IN MACHINERY SPACES
The system in the machinery spaces consists of a group released dry pipe system. The
piping between the machinery section valves and the spray heads are dry and non-
pressurized in normal standby mode. A standby pressure in the piping, up to the
machinery section valve is maintained at 25 bar by a pneumatic pump at the pump unit.
The spray heads are divided into sections in the machinery spaces, each section being
served by a machinery section valve. The machinery section valve is equipped with a
solenoid and a manual release capability. The solenoid release is also connected to fire
detector system for maintain required automatic release possibility.
Machinery space control indication panel is located in the ECR. From ECR panel is
possible remote release each machinery section by push button. The ECR panel shows
the system status, the system pressure and different alarms.
The machinery section valve alarms are also indicated in SMS system. Panels are shown
in chapter 2 SYSTEM CONTROL.
The machinery section release will automatically start the high-pressure pump unit for
maintain full pressure inside protected space.

1.2.1 PROTECTED MACHINERY SPACES

The following machinery areas are protected with Hi-Fog local & total protection system,
according to IMO MSC/Circ. 913 and 1165.
 M1 Main engines PS (local protection)
 M2 Main engines STB (local protection)
 M3 Main engine room (total protection)
 M4 Main engine room bilge
 M5 Purifier room (total&local protection)
 M6 PEM room (total&local protection)
 M7 Boiler front PS (local protection)
 M8 Boiler front STB (local protection)
 M9 Casing PS (total protection)
 M10 Casing STB (total protection)
 M11 Emergency generator (total protection)
 M12 Harbor generator

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1.2.2 SYSTEM ACTIVATION

Machinery space section(s) can be released in several ways:


 By pressing the release button in the release/indication panel, located in ECR.
 By pressing the local release button inside protected space.
 By opening the machinery section valve manually. This can be done by turning the
section valve manual handle to counter-clockwise.
 Automatically, by a signal to the release/indication panel from a fire detection system.
The release/indication panel, located in ECR, will indicate the released section(s) and
pump unit will automatically start. Also the acoustic / visible alarm will be indicated
inside the released space.

1.2.3 MACHINERY SPACE SYSTEM RESET

The following procedure shall be followed after system activation in the dry pipe system
(machinery space system):
 It shall be verified that any fire has been put out.
 Only after that shall the concerned machinery section valve be closed. When the
machinery space section valve is remotely opened from release panel or local release
button. The section valve must be closed by pushing the reset button* for at least one
second. The reset command will close all remotely opened machinery section valves.
The pump unit will stop and automatically return to stand by mode.
 If the machinery section valve is opened manually from the hand wheel, the closing
must be done manually, by closing the hand wheel. The system must be returned in
stand by mode by pushing the reset button* for at least one second.
 In case that machinery section valve is released automatically via fire detector system,
the detector signal must be switched off before system reset. The detector signal is
possible to by pass, by turning the ECR panel selection switch to manual position.
The system must be returned in stand by mode by pushing the reset button for at least
one second.
* The reset button is at wheelhouse control panel, ECR panel and in both Hi-Fog pump
units.

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1.2.4 MACHINERY SPACE SYSTEM DETAIL

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2 SYSTEM CONTROL
The accommodation system start is fully automatic and machinery space system can be
selected to work also automatically, activation by fire detector signals. The Hi-Fog
system includes following control and indication panels: control panel in wheelhouse, Hi-
Fog release panel in ECR, Hi-Fog machinery control cabinet, Hi-Fog PLC- cabinet and
the Hi-Fog pump units control panels.

2.1.1 WHEELHOUSE PANEL

The following controls & alarms are available:


 Pump unit fault
 Pump unit running
 Manual emergency start
 System reset
 Buzzer
 System pressure

2.1.2 RELEASE PANEL (LOCATED IN ECR)

The ECR release panel (fig.4) is controlling the machinery space system, to select the
active pump unit and giving the alarm indications. The release panel is with following
indication devices and push buttons:
 Pressure gauge to show the system pressure.
 The remote release buttons for each protected machinery spaces (M1 – M12). The
buttons lamp will indicate the flow through the section valve.
 Alarm lamps for protected machinery section fire detector system (M1 – M12). The
lamp will lit when the fire detector signal for automatic release is reached. If the
release selection switch is in automatic position, the correct machinery section valve
will automatically open after 40 seconds delay, when fire detector signal is reached.
 Alarm lamps to show following alarms from pump units. Out of water, pump unit
fault, control system on, pump unit running and buzzer (and buzzer reset) to the pump
units alarms.
 Buzzer and buzzer reset for common audible alarm.
 Hi-Fog activated alarm lamp.
 Machinery space system manual/automatic selection switch to control automatic
release capability (release via fire detectors).

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 Manual emergency start button to start the pump units. The pump units must be then
stopped by pushing this button again. The system reset is needed to stabilise the
system in stand by mode and clear alarms.
 System reset button, to close the machinery space section valves, clear the alarms and
stabilise the system pressure down to 25bar stand by situation.
 Accumulator release blocking switch (key). Accumulator (nitrogen) release
automation could be switch off for service and testing purpose.

2.1.3 PUMP UNIT CONTROL PANEL

The pump unit can be operated from pump units electrical cabinets. The pump unit starter
cabinets are with manual switch for each motors, where the pump motors can be
manually driven. The cabinets are equipped also with system reset button. More
information can be found from VOLUME III, SPU operating and maintenance manual.

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Fig. 3 Hi-fog wheelhouse panel

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HI-FOG SYSTEM WHEELHOUSE PANEL
1. Pump unit ready indication light
- Light indicates the selected pump unit
2. Pump unit failure
- Light indicates pump unit fault
3. Pump unit-running indication light.
- Show the activated (running) pump unit.
4. System pressure gauge
- Shows the Hi-Fog system pressure, normal stand by pressure is 25 bar, normal
working pressure is 140bar.
5. System reset push button
- Reset will close the remote opened machinery space section valves, clear the alarms
stop the pump unit and stabilise the system pressure in stand by mode.
- To reset it is needed that system pressure exceeds 130bar before reset will be pushed
(some cases is needed push twice to reset).
- Blinking light indicate the system reset request.
- Continuous light indicates when reset is in progress.
7. Buzzer for pump unit alarms & Buzzer reset.
- Buzzer for following faults: Pump unit fault , out of water and release panel fault.
- Push button for mute the buzzer
11. Manual emergency start
- Push button to remote start pump unit.
- Latching button must be pushed again to stop the pump unit.
- SYSTEM RESET is needed to return system in stand-by mode.
12. Lamp test
- Button to test panel indication lamps.
13. Out of water
- Pump unit’s break tank empty

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Figure 4 – Hi-Fog ECR Release Panel

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HI-FOG SYSTEM ECR RELEASE PANEL

ECR-release panel has additionally following indications compare to wheelhouse panel


(mimic).
1. Control system on indication light
- Light to show that system control power is on.
2. Out of water.
- Low level alarm indication from the pump unit break tank.
3. Accumulator release blocked alarm light.
- Light will show alarm in case of nitrogen release is blocked.
Accumulator unit blocking key.
- Automatic nitrogen release function can be by-pass with this switch for service
period.
4. Automatic release selection switch.
- In automatic mode, the fire detector signal from the machinery sections will open
section valve and start pump unit after 40 seconds delay.
- In manual mode, only the fire detector alarm is received from the sections.
5. Machinery space release button M1 – M10.
- To remote release machinery section. Button push will open machinery space section
valve and start the Hi-Fog pump unit.
- Light on button will indicate released section
- After section release the SYSTEM RESET will close the opened section valve and
return system to stand by mode.
6. Machinery space fire detector signal indication light M1 – M10.
- Led blinking and buzzer will indicate that fire detectors are active.
- If the SELECTION SWITCH is in automatic mode, the detector signal will open
section valve and start Hi-Fog pump unit after 40 seconds delay.
- After automatic activation, turn SELECTION SWITCH in manual position and push
SYSTEM RESET => Section valve(s) will close and system will return to stand by
mode.
7. Machinery test valve alarms.
- Led indicates that machinery section is blocked due to test arrangement.

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2.2 SYSTEM REDUNDANCY
The system is equipped with means for redundancy, as required by SOLAS Regulation
II-2/12.4.1 (and the Revised Guidelines for Approval of Sprinkler Systems Equivalent to
that Referred to In SOLAS Regulation II-2/12).

2.2.1 ACCUMULATOR UNIT OPERATION

The pump unit is backed up with a nitrogen/water cylinder unit. This unit will be released
in case the system pressure decreases below 30 bar for 15 seconds when the pump unit is
in active mode.
In accommodation spaces, the amount of water in the accumulators is sufficient to supply
the full 280 m2 design area for a minimum of one minute. As the actual area of activated
sprinklers is most probably much smaller, the duration of the water supply will increase
correspondingly.
The nitrogen will be released into the water bottles for forcing water into the system. The
water amount equals one minute water supply from the pump unit.
CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid an accidental release of the accumulator unit.
The unit could be released in case the pump unit is in active mode and for example the
following is done:
 The electrical power feed for the pump unit is turned off, either from the pump unit or
from the main or emergency switchboard.
 The water feed to the pump unit is interrupted.
 The test valve on the pump unit is fully opened, so that the system pressure decreases
below 30bar.

2.2.2 LOST FRESH WATER SUPPLY

If the system is activated and the low level of the break tank level switch is reached and
maintained for some seconds, the pump motors will stop. The out of fresh water alarm at
the indication panel in the ECR release/indication panel and at the pump unit control
panel indicates that the sea water shut-off valve needs to be manually opened. The
accumulator unit will be released, if system pressure drop below 30bar over 15
seconds.
NB! The seawater valve at the pump unit must be manually opened! The pump unit will
start automatically as the water level in the break tank rises above the low level alarm in
case the system is still activated.
CAUTION: If the sea water is been used, the all system must be flushing with fresh
water. The contact for Marioff Corporation Oy is recommending for ensures correct
cleaning procedure.

2.2.3 DEFECTIVE PUMP

The pump unit is equipped with one extra pump set. If one of the pump motor is
malfunctioning, this redundant pump set is started automatically.

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2.2.4 LOST ELECTRIC SUPPLY

The pump unit is connected to both the main and emergency switchboards. The pump
unit changes automatically from main to emergency power. The accumulator unit will be
automatically released in case that both electric feeds fail when the system is active and
pressure drop below 30bar for over 15 seconds.

2.2.5 DEFECT STANDBY PUMP

In case the standby pump cannot maintain the standby pressure of approximately 25 bar,
the pump unit will be automatically activated (motors will star), when 17bar system
pressure is reach. The same takes place in case the pressure switch is malfunctioning.

2.2.6 DEFECT FLOW MONITOR

If the flow monitor malfunctions, and the system pressure will drop the pump unit will
receive a start signal from low pressure switch, when pressure drop below 17 bar.

2.2.7 BROKEN CABLES

All section valve wiring is continuously monitored for possible defects. A broken wire
will cause an alarm.

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3 SPRINKLERS AND SPRAY HEADS
3.1 SPRINKLERS FOR ACCOMODATION AND SERVICE SPACES
Two different kinds of model series are used in accommodation spaces on : Hi-fog 1000
sprinklers and Hi-fog 2000 sprinklers according to following list.
Hi-fog 1000 sprinklers:
1B 1MC 6VD 10RA (stores 57 °C)
1B 1MC 6VD 10RC (galleys 79 °C)

Hi-fog 2000 sprinklers:


C10-57C (ceiling height 2.5 m, 57 °C)
C10-141C (ceiling height 2.5 m, 141 °C) Saunas
C20-57C (ceiling height 5.0 m, 57 °C)
C30-57C (ceiling height >5,0 m, 57 °C)
The sprinkler type codes are explained in figure 4 and 5.

3.1.1 CABINS & OTHER SMALL ROOMS UP TO 25 M² (CATEGORY 1,6,7,8,9)

The criteria of this section are applicable for spaces up to a maximum of 25 m², with
ceiling height 2,5m. In cabins this includes the area of the washroom.
Sprinkler C10 – 57C
K-factor 4.3
Max spacing one sprinkler
Max coverage area 25 m2
Max distance to wall 3.50 m
Pressure at sprinkler 80 bar
Flow 38.46 l/min
Flux density 1.6 l/min/m2

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3.1.2 PUBLIC SPACES AND OTHER LARGE ROOMS (CATEGORY 1,2,6,7,8,9)

The criteria of this section is applicable for rooms larger than 25 m².
Ceiling Height
2.5 m 5.0 m
Sprinkler C10 – 57C C20 – 57C
K-factor 4.3 4.3
Max spacing 5m 5m
Max coverage area 25 m2 25 m2
Max distance to wall 2.5 m 2.5 m
Pressure at sprinkler 80 bar 80 bar
Flow 38.46 l/min 38.46 l/min
Minimum flux density 1.6 l/min/m2 1.6 l/min/m2

3.1.3 OVER 5M CEILING HEIGHT SPACES

Over 5m height public spaces are protected with sprinkler type C30 – 57C (release
temperature may be different, according to need). The sprinkler head spacing depends of
the ceiling heigh, according to following table.
Sprinkler type C30 – 57C
Ceiling height Spacing between sprinklers
5,5m 4,80m
6,0m 4,55m
6,5m 4,40m
7,0m 4,20m
7.5m 4,05m
8,0m 3,95m
8,5m 3,80m
9,0m 3,70m
9,5m 3,60m
10,0m 3,50m
10,5m 3,45m
11,0m 3,35m
11,5m 3,30m
12,0m 3,20m

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3.1.4 STORES, GALLEYS AND LAUNDRY (CATEGORY 11, 12, 13 AND 14)

Sprinkler 1B 1MC 6VD 10RA


K-factor 4.05 - 2.0
Max spacing 3.0 m
Max coverage area 9 m2
Max distance to wall 1.5 m
Pressure at sprinkler 120 - 60 bar
Minimum flux density 1.7 l/min/m2

The type code last letter shown the sprinkler release temperature, see figure 4.

3.1.5 CLEARANCE IN STORE ROOMS

Aisles in stores should have a minimum width of 500mm.


Sprinklers must be installed above store aisles, approximately above the center line,
according to sprinkler spacing instruction.
If the width of a store shelf does not exceed ½ sprinkler spacing, the shelves can be
loaded up to the sprinkler level.
If the width of a store shelf exceeds ½ sprinkler spacing, a vertical clearance of 250mm
between the top of the load and the sprinkler level must be maintained.
If sprinklers have to be installed above shelves, a vertical and horizontal clearance of
500mm from the sprinkler must be maintained.

In case cargo is stored in aisles, a 500 mm vertical clearance below the level of the
sprinklers should be maintained. 4S 1MC 8MB 1000

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3.1.6 SPRAY HEADS IN MACHINERY SPACES

Sprinkler 4S 1MC 8MB 1000


K-factor 1.9
Max spacing 4.0m
Max distance to wall 4.0m(observing flux density)
Pressure at sprinkler 50 bar
Minimum flux density 0,14 l/min/m3

Sprinkler 4S 1MB 6MB 1000


K-factor 1.4
Max spacing 4.0m
Max distance to wall 4.0m(observing flux density)
Pressure at sprinkler 50 bar
Minimum flux density 0,14 l/min/m3

Sprinkler 3S 1MB 6MB 1000


K-factor 1.45
Max spacing 2,5m
Max distance to wall 2,5m
Pressure at sprinkler 35 bar

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Figure 4 – Hi-Fog 1000 sprinkler and spray head code key

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Figure 5 – Hi-Fog 2000 sprinkler code key

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4 SECTION VALVES
4.1.1 ACCOMMODATION SECTION VALVE

The accommodation areas are grouped in separate sections with Hi-Fog section valves.
Each section covers one main fire zone area and maximum two decks from same main
fire zone. (some small areas can be connected three decks).
Each accommodation section valve is equipped with following components.
- Pressure gauge to show system pressure inside section.
- Flow monitor to indicate water flow through the section valve.
- Handle to manually close the section valve. The handle position is electrically
monitored.
- Test port for testing the section valve operation (testing flow indication).
The accommodation section valve is normally open and valve closing will causes alarm
in SMS system. Section valve stations are equipped with instruction maps to shown the
covered area for each section valve.
Operation instruction see Figure 6.

4.1.2 MACHINERY SPACE SECTION VALVE

The machinery space system dry pipe group release sections are isolated from wet Hi-Fog
piping with manual / electrical operate machinery section valves.
Each machinery section valve is equipped with following components.
- Flow switch to indicate water flow through the valve.
- 24 V solenoid to remote operate the machinery section valve.
- Handle to manual release (open) the machinery section valve.
The machinery section valves are normally closed. The valves can be opened by feeding
the solenoid or manually by hand wheel.
A section can be released in several ways:
 By pressing the release button in the release/indication panel, located in ECR.
 By pressing the local release button inside protected space (local protection sections).
 By opening the machinery section valve manually. This can be done by turning the
section valve manual handle to counter-clockwise.
 Automatically, by a signal to the release/indication panel from a fire detection system
(local protection sections).
CAUTION: The machinery section valve is pressure operate valve and closing from
handle must be done with finger power only (strong over tightening may damage valve).
The machinery space section valves are equipped with test valve arrangements, shown in
figure 8. Test valve arrangement includes blocking valve for section and test valve for
bilge. With these valves the section release test is possible done without flooding water

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inside space. In normal situation the blocking valve and test valve must be security with
padlocks in correct position.
The full scale release test inside each machinery space is recommended to done annually,
to ensure the working of each spray heads and condition of piping system.
Datasheet, see Figure 7 and testing instruction Figure 8.

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Figure 6 Accommodation section valve instructions.

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Figure 7. Machinery section valve

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Figure 8 Machinery valve test instruction, with testing valves.

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5 PUMP UNIT
5.1.1 GENERAL

The Hi-Fog system is equipped with two pump units SPU5+1


See Hi-Fog system control drawing.
The pump unit has a primary electric supply from the mains supply. The pump unit has a
secondary electric power supply from the ship’s Emergency Switch Board (ESB). The
switch-over between Main Switch Board and ESB is done automatically.
The 24 V DC control system has a secondary electric emergency supply being a battery
back-up for 12 hours of operation
Both Hi-Fog pump units has three different water supplies:
 Fresh water supply from ships fresh water tank. Normal water supply, valve
LOCKED OPEN.
 Sea water supply, from ships fire main. Emergency water supply, manual operate
inlet valve LOCKED CLOSED.
The used fresh water must be with chloride content <50ppm.
More detail information for pump unit can be find from part III, Pump Unit Operating
and maintenance manual, included in this manual.

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6 SYSTEM DIMENSIONING
6.1 SOLAS REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER CAPACITY
The Hi-Fog sprinkler system is design to full fills SOLAS Reg.II-2/12, according to
standard IMO Res. A.800(19).
Sprinkler pump unit SPU5+1 487 l/min
capacity

Water tank capacity, for The vessel tank must always 30min x 487 l/min =
Hi-Fog system (vessel contain fresh water for Hi-
14610 liters.
fresh water tank) Fog system 30min use.
14,6 m3

6.2 ACCOMODATION AND SERVICE SPACES


The system is dimensioned for a maximum pressure drop in the piping system of 60 bar
giving a minimum pressure of 80 bar at the sprinklers.
Accommodation spaces system dimensioning calculations are below.
The most demanding area is at section S11 on the deck 6. Total dimensioning area is 280
m2 in accordance with SOLAS.

Water flow required:


Q = D1 x (A1-A2) + D2 x A2
 Q = 1,6 l/min/m2 x 280 m2
 Q = 448 l/min
Where
D1 = Total flow rate of the store sprinkler
D2 = Total flow rate of the accommodation sprinkler
A1 = The most demanding area
A2 = Area with accommodation sprinklers

Water flow available:


SPU5+1 (5motors x 2 high pressure pumps with 48,7l/min flow)
10 x 48,7 l/min = 487 l/min
The required pressure at sprinkler heads for store area is 60 bar and therefore the
maximum pressure drop could be 80 bar.

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In accommodation sprinklers the required pressure is 80 bar and therefore the maximum
pressure drop could be 60 bar.

HI-FOG PRESSURE DROP CALCULATION FOR MOST DEMANDING


SECTION S11, DECK 6
The total pressure drop calculations for the pipeline consisting of 12mm, 30mm,
38mm and 60mm pipe. Pressure drop calculations have been carried out using the
Darcy- Weisbach Calculation Method for high-pressure system, as present in the draft of
NFPA 750 standard.

280m2 accommodation area, 19 sprinklers


1,6 l/min/m2 => total flow 448 l/min
448 l/min / 19 => 23,6 l/min/sprinkler
Minimum pressure requirement for sprinkler 80 bar
Pressure in pump unit 140bar
Results from calculation:
140bar – 50,2bar = 89,8 bar (pressure at sprinkler)
Specification on pages 39&40

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Deck 6, section S11

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Pressure drop calculated for deck 6, S11

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6.3 MACHINERY SPACES
Machinery space system piping is dimensioning to ensure required minimum pressure
50bar in each spray heads. Machinery sections M1, M2, M3, M4, M9, M10 fore main
engine room is the most demanding area.
Dimensioning calculations for the most demanding machinery section, total flooding:
Sections:
M1, M2,
M3,M4,M9,M10
Spray head K Pressure Pcs
4S 1MC 8MB 1000 1,9 50 12
4S 1MB 6MB 1000 1,4 50 12
3S 1MB 4MB 1000 1,45 50 22
Total flow required for sections l/min 506

Total water volume needed:


1. Local protection
20min x 4-sprinklers (M1) x 13,4 l/min/sprinkler = 1075 l

2. Total protection
30min x 506 l/min = 15180 l

Altogether: 15180 l + 1075 l = 16,3 m3

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Machinery pressure drop calculated:

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7 COMMISSIONING, INSPECTIONS AND TESTS
Before the Hi-fog system is commissioned, all weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and
annual tests and checks listed must first be performed.

7.1 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND TESTS


The Marioff Hi-fog system requires a minimum of service in normal operation. It is
used only for short moments in connection with testing and thus there are no parts that
would wear.
In order to ensure the operation of the system, the following tests and inspections must be
performed. The numbers in brackets refer to the enclosed system diagram.

7.1.1 WEEKLY

Control panel lamp test


Check that the fresh water supply valve is open, unless locked open in which case the
check shall be six monthly. Check that the nitrogen unit pressure is correct, from bottle
gauge

7.1.2 MONTHLY

Perform a section valve test on any of the section valves so that in one year, all section
valves will have been tested at least once, see 7.3.1 and 7.3.2.
Perform all weekly checks.
Check the oil level of the high-pressure pumps, see instructions from chapter III.

7.1.3 SEMI-ANNUALLY

Check the water filter and the separator


Perform all weekly and monthly checks.

7.1.4 ANNUALLY

Test the control panel and pump unit batteries


Perform all weekly, monthly and semi annual checks.

7.1.5 POST FIRE INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

After the system has been used in a fire, the following action must be taken as soon as
possible:
Replace all sprinklers that have been activated.
If the accumulator (nitrogen) has been used, installs charged nitrogen cylinders and flush
all the section for remove nitrogen inside piping system, see de-aeration 1.1.3.
In case sea water has been used, the complete system must be flushed with fresh water
and Marioff Corporation Oy service operation must order.

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Perform an annual test

7.1.6 PUMP START TEST

Note: before these tests are performed, the nitrogen release must avoid by switching the
nitrogen blocking key in ECR panel (or solenoid connector on the nitrogen cylinder must
be removed and the nitrogen/water unit isolation valves closed). Also, each time a section
valve is tested the Pump Unit will be tested by default.
Slowly open the pump unit test valve
Pumps should start automatically after approximately 20 sec.
Check that all motors have started (except redundancy motor).
To check the redundancy motor will start, open the pump unit control cabinet and switch
off one of the running motors fuses. Check that the redundancy motor starts. Note: that
each month when this test is done another fuse should be switched off. In this way all
motors will be tested with the redundancy motor.
Close the pump unit test valve.
Press the Reset button at the Pump Unit Control Panel to stabilize the system.
Switch ON any motor fuse that was switched off.
When the pressure has dropped to about 25 bar, and the reset button is no longer flashing,
open nitrogen/water unit isolation valves, and connect the solenoid to the nitrogen
cylinder unit.

7.1.7 WATER FILTER INSPECTION

The water filter as well as the separator must be checked semi-annually.


Close the water intake valve.
Reduce pressure by turning solenoid screw plug 900.
Pull out the filter cartridge and check it visually. Change if contaminated.
Reinstall the filter cartridge.
Close the solenoid screw.
Carefully open the water intake valve.

7.1.8 BATTERY TESTS

The back-up batteries for the pump unit control system, located on the pump unit, must
be checked annually:
Disconnect the main power supply by disengaging the fuse On the pump unit.
For approximately 30 min, measure and keep a record of the battery voltage. Change the
battery in case the voltage drops significantly.
Measure the batteries with a load test device. If found weak, replace batteries.
Close the fuse.

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Regardless of above, replace batteries every 3 years.

7.2 CYLINDER INSPECTION


7.2.1 NITROGEN CYLINDERS

The inspection of nitrogen pressure cylinders should be in accordance with Flag


Administration guidelines.

7.2.2 WATER CYLINDERS

The inspection of water cylinders should be in accordance with Flag Administration


guidelines.

7.3 COMMISSIONING TESTS


The following alarm indications can be received on the indication panel. These must be
tested by simulating the relevant fault before the operational tests of the system are
performed.
Note: before these tests are performed, the solenoid connectors on the nitrogen cylinder
both units must first be removed.
No. Simulated Fault Action Required
1-1 24V DC Supply Switch off either one of the automatic fuses, F20 or F21.
Fault
1-2 24V DC Earth Push test buttons inside pump cabinet (L+ and L-).
Fault
1-3 Pump unit fault Switch off any of the automatic fuses.
1-4 No fresh water Close the fresh water inlet valve and carefully open the
test valve situated at the pump unit. Let water flow so
that the water level in the break tank drops below the low
level switch
1-5 Motors 1-5 Start the motors individually by means of start buttons on
running the pump unit cabinet. A response should be indicated
on the Control & Indication Panel.
1-6 Fire alarm S1-Sn Connect the test hose to the test valve (plug) attached to
each of the accommodation section valves and check that
the right indication is received at the wheelhouse panel.
Note: this will start the pump set and so the system must
be reset after each connection mentioned above.
1-7 Pump unit start Close the air supply for the standby pump to prevent the
flow monitor to work. Open the test valve slowly – Pump
unit starts affected by the pressure switch, when pressure
drop below 17bar for > 15 sec. Close the test valve and
open air supply. Reset the pump unit.

Open the test valve carefully (keeping water pressure


above 17 bar). The standby pump causes water flow –
The pump unit starts affected by the flow monitor. Close

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the test valve. Reset the pump unit.
1-8 Lamp test Check each of the control panel lights are working.
1-9 Emergency start Push the “Manual Emergency Start” button on the
indication panel. This action starts the pump set
regardless of the activation of the fire alarm. On
completion, press the button again to stop the pump set.
Reset the pump unit.

Note: After these tests have been performed connect the solenoid to nitrogen cylinder
unit.

7.3.1 ACCOMODATION SPACES

The sprinkler system in the accommodation areas is tested by simulating a discharge of


one sprinkler by connecting a test hose to a test plug attached to each of the section
valves.
Note: before these tests are performed, the solenoid connectors on the nitrogen cylinder
both units must first be removed to ensure the accumulator bank does not discharge.
No. Action Required
2-1 Connect test hose to the section valve test port and open test valve
2-2 Check that water starts to flow through the test hose and the pump set starts to
supply the system with full working pressure after a short delay.
2-3 Check that the right section valve indication is received at the wheelhouse
panel (mimic).
2-4 Reset the system by pressing the “System Reset” button and repeat the
procedure for each section.
Note: After these tests have been performed connect the solenoid to Nitrogen cylinder
unit.

7.3.2 MACHINERY SPACES

Despite the fact that the Hi-Fog system causes very slight water damage to protected
spaces, it is recommended that electrical devises be secured against water before system
testing
Note: before these tests are performed, the solenoid connectors on the nitrogen cylinder
both units must first be removed to ensure the accumulator bank does not discharge.
No. Action Required
3-1 Release machinery space valve from ECR panel or from local release push
button
3-2 Check that water starts flow to the correct section and the pump set starts to
supply the system with full working pressure after a short delay.
3-3 Check that the right section valve indication is received in the SMS system
and ECR panel.
3-4 Reset the system by pressing the “System Reset” button and repeat the
procedure for each section.

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Test is also possible to do without flooding water inside section, by using test valves.
Instructions are in Chapter 4.1.2, page 39.
Note: After these tests have been performed connect the solenoid to Nitrogen cylinder
unit.

7.3.3 NITROGEN BOTTLE PRESSURE RELEASE TEST

Note: This procedure must only be conducted under the supervision of a Marioff
approved commissioning engineer.
On activation, the nitrogen bottles provide immediate pressure to the Hi-fog system.
With minimal pressure loss, the nitrogen bottles must be tested to ensure workability.
No. Action Required
4-1 Shut all nitrogen bottle valves
4-2 Turn off fuses on all motors to prevent operation during tests.
4-3 Open test valve
4-4 Check from Control & Indication Panel that Hi-Fog system is activated
(~10 seconds delay).
4-5 Nitrogen solenoid valve should open and pressurize line (~15 seconds after
Hi-Fog system is activated)
4-6 Shut test valve
4-7 Shut nitrogen solenoid valve by pressing Reset button on pump unit for 1
second.
4-8 Check from Control & Indication Panel that Hi-Fog is deactivated.
4-9 Check that indication-led on nitrogen solenoid valve is deactivated.
4-10 Turn on fuses on all motors
4-11 Open all nitrogen bottle valves
4-12 Recharge water cylinders – See next chapter
7.3.4 PROCEDURE FOR RECHARGING WATER CYLINDERS

No. Action Required


5-1 Nitrogen Cylinder Isolation. Disconnect the Solenoid connector from the
Solenoid Valve, shut nitrogen cylinder bank valve, and lock accumulator
valves
5-2 Shut water cylinder unit isolation valve
5-3 Remove water cylinder plugs
5-4 At the pump unit, manually start one motor
5-5 Slowly open the water cylinder unit valve
5-6 When only water is discharged from the water cylinders, shut water cylinder
unit valve and stop the motor, and re-plug the water cylinders.
5-7 Reset System.

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7.3.5 PROCEDURE FOR WATER CYLINDER INSPECTION

No. Action Required


6-1 Nitrogen Cylinder Isolation. Disconnect the Solenoid from the Solenoid
Valve, shut nitrogen cylinder unit isolation valve, and lock accumulator
valves
6-2 Pump Unit Isolation. Remove fuses from all pump unit motors.
6-3 Shut water cylinder unit isolation valve
6-4 Slowly remove water cylinder plugs
6-5 Slowly open water cylinder unit isolation valve. The 25 bar standby pump
will fill the water cylinders.
6-6 When only water is discharged from the water cylinders, shut water
cylinder unit isolation valve and re-plug water cylinders.
6-7 Reset System.

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