AERO-K - Aerosol Fire Suppression Systems

[Chris Houston]

The system incorporates Aero-K generators that produce ultra-fine aerosol particles. The agent is potassium based and is a primary extinguishment system that uses chemical interference with free radicals of flame, which interrupts the propagation of flame, rather than acting as an inerting gas.

The composition is "alkaline metal nitrates, organic combustible binder"

Is anyone familiar with this type of system?

If so, how suitable is it for use in protecting an archive store?

Could it leave a residue on the archives.

Anyone seen this before or got any thoughts please?

[AnthonyB]

Sound like the formulation is like Purple-K dry powder being potassium based, but more finely divided (like Monnex powder post decrepitation).

Would you use a Powder extinguisher in the area for first aid attack? If so then this system should be OK.

Depending on the type of archives (paper, film, tape, etc) would depend on suitability. If unlikely to be damaged by the slight alkaline pH of the agent and vacuuming of items for salvage is acceptable (the removal of the powder/dust may have a greater damage potential than the powder itself) then it's again a possibility.

It sounds like an automatic version of the old Antifyre Pistols, does it discharge by detonation?

[pyroshield]

Aero K is one of a number of Aerosol products available, the most established being PyroGen of which we are the worldwide distributors.

I can send you test reports regarding archive stores if you send me your details

regards

carl shuker
sales manager

[ehiks]

I would really like details of this pyrogen, thank you!

[Ashley Wood]

Hi,

I have experience with this type of product within an archive. My personal opinion is that I would not recommend it for this type of application.

Have you considered high pressure water mist systems?

Best regards

Ashley