INTEGRATED FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM PROTECTS CRITICAL MACHINERY SPACES

An integrated fire detection and extinguishing system for protecting machinery compartments on board ships is described. The system provides prompt detection of any fire or overheat condition which may develop in any of the protected spaces through the use of seperate continous-length thermal detectors. Signalling of a fire is given on the control module located in the control room, and an alarm light and an audible horn are activated, and the light identifies in which room the fire exists. An operator must then discharge the extinguishing agent into the affected space. A typical system installation is described, with each of the various components explained.

• Corporate Authors:

  Diesel Engines Incorporated

  11225 West Bluemound Road, Box 7406
  Milwaukee, WI  United States  53213
• Publication Date: 1975-1

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 46-47
• Serial:
  • Diesel and Gas Turbine Progress
  • Volume: 41
  • Issue Number: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fire detection systems; Fire extinguishing agents; Fire fighting equipment; Fires; Protection; Safety equipment
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095166
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 29 1975 12:00AM