Arognite gas suppression system

[M.Vivek]

HI,

Pls answer for my question in case of Argonite gas as released on that time what are precautions to be taken by the employee’s if any processors to be taken. Pls help in this regard.

[kurnal]

Hi
The installer of the system would be the best source of advice. If the system is correctly designed there will probably be little actual risk because the effect of these gas flooding systems is to reduce the oxygen level to a point that combustion cannot be supported but sufifcent to support life. The argonite is probably a mix of Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide and Argon, all present in the air we normally breathe. The CO2  causes our body to increase our breathing rate therefore compensating for the lower oxygen level to some extent.
I dont say people should remain in the protected area- they certainly should not. But that if they are accidentally exposed there should beno need for concern.  But do check- because asphyxiation could be possible in some cases if the system is wrongly calculated, or layout leads to pockets of gas gathering, or inhalation of smoke pre actuation.etc.

[Galeon]

Well put, it has been known where the room integrity was weak , that over gassing was applied , to cover this shortfall , instead of addressing the real problem the integrity of the protected area. and possible cross over out of the protected area ,and off the back of that the 'safe' calculation of gas under the design went out the window.
Contact your maintenance company and ask for the design calculation , and a statement that the concentration is correct based upon the design ,which should confirm that if a person is left in the room (ie injured) they will have no detrimental effects when rescued .

[Thebeardedyorkshireman]

Kurnal
No CO2 in Argonite, just a 50/50 blend of argon and nitrogen. Inergen has the CO2.
Dave