1. Sustainability of Special Hazards Fire Suppression Systems
Presented By:
John Schuster
Representative of SEVO Systems

2. ↓ 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid
SEVO Systems offers the most Safe, EnVirOnmentally sustainable choice in fire suppression
3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid ↓
SEVO® 1230 “True Retrofit” Systems
Fireflex™ 1230 and Dual Cabinets
Providing choices to meet your needs and the ability to utilize existing installation programs or allowing the creation of new and updated systems.

3. A Heritage of Innovation
FK (Novec 1230 Fluid) Was Invented To Meet Industries Need For a Sustainable Replacement for Halon

4. Initial Testing In 2000 - 2001 3M Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid
Finding the Characteristics
Two-Phase Flow
Liquid to vapor
Extinguishing Concentration
Nozzle Distribution
As the first of four OEMs to to develop Novec 1230 systems,
Our initial testing began trying to mist and local application, when testing different nozzles we found that we are going to be able to use it as a Total Flooding agent as well.
With the request of 3M we began testing to find the characteristics of its Two-Phase Flow and getting it to gasify. The when began testing to establish extinguishing concentrations and nozzle distribution.
3M Fire Test Facility, Mendota Heights, MN

5. Technology for Today’s World
…..for the life of your people
…..for the life of your equipment
…..for the life of your system

6. “Clean Agent” Criteria
“For fire protection of special hazards and valuable assets”
Protecting high value assets
Energized areas
Artifacts and archived data
Must maintain continuous operations
Life safety is a concern
Emergency communications
Occupied or may be occupied
Must be a clean agent
No residue

7. The “Next Generation” chemical fire extinguishant
Meeting industry concerns for safety, performance and the environment
Zero Ozone Depletion Potential
Very low GWP / Short atmospheric lifetime
Low toxicity
Effective for total flooding
Safe for sensitive, valuable assets

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9. Physical Properties of Novec 1230 Fluid
Agent disperses as a gas
No residue
High density
Water Insoluble
High dielectric strength
Liquid at room temperature
Agent super-pressurized with N2 in cylinder

10. Extinguishing Mechanism
The Fire Tetrahedron
Removing one of the required components for fire or disrupting the balance between them can cause a fire to extinguish
fuel
oxygen
heat
chain reaction
Inert gases extinguish primarily via oxygen depletion
halon extinguishes primarily via interruption of the combustion chain reaction
Novec 1230 Fluid extinguishes primarily via cooling – removing heat from the fire

11. Typical Physical Properties
Property
Unit
Water
Novec 1230
Boiling Point °C
100
49.0
Freezing Point
-108
Specific Heat, vapor, 25°C
kJ/kg·°C
1.87
0.891
Vapor 25°C
kPa
3.17
40.36
Heat of 25°C
kJ/kg
2442
94.9
> 12X
< 25X
“Novec 1230 fluid evaporates ~ 50 times faster than water”

14. Total Flooding Applications
Novec 1230 fluid is a total flooding product
Approved by UL and FM as well as by marine notified bodies

15. Novec™ 1230 Fluid Safety Margin
1 Class A Fuels
2 Class B Fuels

16. Novec 1230 Fluid Safety Considerations
Safety Margin = D (Safe Use Limit - Design Concentration)
NOAEL

17. Toxicological Summary on Novec™ 1230 fluid
Low in acute and chronic toxicity
Not a cardiac sensitizer, NOAEL = 10%v/v
NOAEL for 4 hour acute inhalation toxicity study = 10% v/v
NOAEL for all acute inhalation toxicity end points =10% v/v
Data reviewed and conclusions corroborated by numerous independent authorities

18. Less difficult to fill and easier to transport
Boiling point 49ºC room temp.)
Can be shipped by air
Meets all transportation regulations
Less difficult fill station requirements
A closed loop system is recommended to avoid moisture and other potential contamination

19. The long-term, sustainable solution

20. GWP of Various Compounds
GWP (100 Yr ITH)
CO2 1
N2O
296
CH4 23
CF3CH2F (HFC-134a)
1,300
CF3CFHCF3 (HFC-227ea)
3,220
CF3H (HFC-23)
14,800
C2F6
11,900
C3F8, C4F10, C6F14
8, ,000
SF6
22,200
C4F9OCH3 (HFE-7100)
320
C4F9OC2H5 (HFE-7200) 55
C2F5C(O)CF(CF3)2
Naturally occurring compounds

21. GWP of Various Compounds
GWP (100 Yr ITH)
CO2 1
N2O
296
CH4 23
CF3CH2F (HFC-134a)
1,300
CF3CFHCF3 (HFC-227ea)
3,220
CF3H (HFC-23)
14,800
C2F6
11,900
C3F8, C4F10, C6F14
8, ,000
SF6
22,200
C4F9OCH3 (HFE-7100)
320
C4F9OC2H5 (HFE-7200) 55
C2F5C(O)CF(CF3)2
Naturally occurring compounds
HFCs

22. GWP of Various Compounds
GWP (100 Yr ITH)
CO2 1
N2O
296
CH4 23
CF3CH2F (HFC-134a)
1,300
CF3CFHCF3 (HFC-227ea)
3,220
CF3H (HFC-23)
14,800
C2F6
11,900
C3F8, C4F10, C6F14
8, ,000
SF6
22,200
C4F9OCH3 (HFE-7100)
320
C4F9OC2H5 (HFE-7200) 55
C2F5C(O)CF(CF3)2
Naturally occurring compounds
HFCs
PFCs

23. GWP of Various Compounds
GWP (100 Yr ITH)
CO2 1
N2O
296
CH4 23
CF3CH2F (HFC-134a)
1,300
CF3CFHCF3 (HFC-227ea)
3,220
CF3H (HFC-23)
14,800
C2F6
11,900
C3F8, C4F10, C6F14
8, ,000
SF6
22,200
C4F9OCH3 (HFE-7100)
320
C4F9OC2H5 (HFE-7200) 55
C2F5C(O)CF(CF3)2
Naturally occurring compounds
HFCs
PFCs
HFEs

24. GWP of Various Compounds
GWP (100 Yr ITH)
CO2 1
N2O
296
CH4 23
CF3CH2F (HFC-134a)
1,300
CF3CFHCF3 (HFC-227ea)
3,220
CF3H (HFC-23)
14,800
C2F6
11,900
C3F8, C4F10, C6F14
8, ,000
SF6
22,200
C4F9OCH3 (HFE-7100)
320
C4F9OC2H5 (HFE-7200) 55
C2F5C(O)CF(CF3)2
Naturally occurring compounds
HFCs
PFCs
HFEs
Novec 1230 fluid

25. Environmental Footprint Comparison
Halogenated Compounds
10000
9000
8000
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
halon 1301
Global Warming Potential
HFC-
125
HFC- 227ea
halon 1211
Novec 1230
Area of the circle is proportional to the atmospheric lifetime of the compound.

26. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Discharge of an average size clean agent system using HFCs (system contains ~324 kg of HFC-125) is equivalent to:
1,134,000 kgs of CO2 emitted
2562 barrels of oil consumed
238 cars driven for one year
141 U.S. household’s electricity use of one year
15 tanker trucks of gasoline consumed
6 rail road cars of coal burned

27. Environmental Properties
Zero Ozone Depletion Potential
Atmospheric lifetime of 5 days
Global Warming Potential of 1 (100 year ITH)
Potential for significant greenhouse gas emission reduction from the installed base of HFCs

28. Atmospheric Transport Times
100’s of years into mesosphere
<200 nm
Solar l
1 km
10 km
30 km
Altitude
75 km
1 to 3 years into stratosphere
<290 nm
days to weeks to reach tropopause
300 nm
hours to reach planetary boundary layer
>300 nm

29. UV Absorption of Ketones
lmax = 305 nm
acetone

30. Atmospheric Lifetime Controlling Factors for FK-5-1-12
Oxidation  Reactivity with •OH Requires high reaction rate to produce very short lifetime
Rain Out  Dissolution and Deposition
Requires high water solubility and low volatility
Photolysis  UV Absorbance and Dissociation Requires strong absorbance in the near UV to produce short lifetime

31. Atmospheric Degradation Mechanism
C2F5C(O)CF(CF3)2
4CO2 + CF3COOH + 9HF
"Photolysis of C2F5C(O)CF(CF3)2 in air gives CF3C(O)F and COF2. CF3C(O)F will be incorporated into air/cloud/seawater where it will undergo hydrolysis to give trifluoroacetic acid. Similarly, COF2 will undergo hydrolysis to give CO2 and HF. At the concentrations expected in the environment, none of these degradation products is considered harmful.”
Taniguchi, et al., J. Phys. Chem. A, 2003, 107,

32. FK-5-1-12 has undergone thorough environmental assessment
Atmospheric sink is photolysis leading to lifetime on order of 5 days
Degradation products not considered to be environmentally harmful
Short atmospheric lifetime leads to negligible direct GWP
Decomposition products lead to negligible indirect GWP
Compound is stable for handling and long-term storage in systems

33. equivalent future emissions
At this moment*, installations, worldwide, of 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid have prevented more than 28,685,202,000 lbs. of C02
equivalent future emissions
*Nov 1, 6:00 AM, 2009

34. (Extracted from the 3M Web Site) – The global warming potential of a clean agent is expressed by the number of pounds of CO2 it would take to equal the impact of the discharge of one pound of the agent. For example, HFC-227ea, the predominant HFC installed in fire protection systems, has a GWP of 3220, meaning that the discharge of one pound of HFC is equivalent to 3,220 pounds of CO2. By contrast, Novec 1230 fluid has a GWP of 1, about the same as naturally-occurring CO2. As the installed base of Novec 1230 fluid begins to replace HFC-227ea, the amount of CO2 equivalency that could potentially be released to the atmosphere decreases correspondingly. This counter, based on existing and projected installations, represents the approximate amount of CO2 equivalency being reduced at any given point in time by the replacement of HFC-227ea with Novec 1230 fluid.

36. The 3M™ Blue SkySM Warranty for 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid
If 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is banned from or restricted in use as a fire protection agent due to ODP, or GWP, 3M will refund the purchase price of the Novec 1230 fluid. Warranty good for 20 years. Must register your system with 3M within 30 days of system commissioning and every five years. For complete terms and conditions or to register your system for the 3M™ Blue SkySM Warranty, log onto:

37. Compatible with fire system materials
Non-corrosive
Long term testing of compatibility with materials of construction (system hardware)
Compatability with plastics confirmed
30 year shelf life in properly maintained and installed systems

38. Regulatory Status
3M™ Novec™ Fire Protection Fluid complies with chemical notification requirements under the following guidelines:
Approved
USA TSCA, SNAP for streaming and flooding
Europe ELINCS
Canada CDSL
Korea KECI
Australia AICS
China CICS
Japan METI
More Global

39. NFPA 2001, 2008 Edition
1.6* Environmental Factors. When an agent is being selected to protect a hazard area, the effects of the agent on the environment shall be considered. Selection of the appropriate fire suppression agent shall include consideration of the following items:
Potential environmental effect of a fire in the protected area
Potential environmental effect of the various agents that could be used
* Shall. Indicates a mandatory requirement.

40. Standards, Approvals and Listings for Novec 1230 Fluid
U.S EPA SNAP approved as alternative to halon in occupied spaces
NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Protection Systems
ISO Standard on Gaseous Media Fire Extinguishing Systems
FM Approved
UL Listed
IMO Recognized
DNV Approved
VdS Approved
LPCB Approved
Bureau Veritas Approved
CNPP Approved
Lloyds Approvedd

41. International Experience w/ HFCs
• Non-critical Halon systems were forced into decommissioning in Europe by end of 2003
– Venting may have occurred at significant levels
• Denmark has banned HFC use in fire suppression
• Switzerland only allows HFC use only if safety of people cannot otherwise be assured
• European Union has not limited HFC use in fire suppression systems

42. Kyoto Protocol Adopted in 1997 in Kyoto, Japan
CO2, CH4, N20, HFCs, PFCs, SF6
Worldwide differentiated target of 5.2% reduction in GHG emissions between (1990 levels)
EU (-8%), Japan (-6%), U.S. (-7%, at +16%)
No international policies and measures

43. Environmental Need Phase-out of Ozone Depleting Agents Halon
- EU (European Union)
- Canada
- Asia
- Australia

44. Environmental Need Phase-out of HGWMs (High Global Warming Materials)
HFCs
EU (European Union)
- Austria – Banned before 2008
- Denmark - Banned before 2007
- Germany – Initial proposal underway
- Norway – Enacted tax ($72 USD) per kg
- Switzerland – Banned on January 1, 2003

45. United States Environmental Activity
H.R American Clean Energy and Security Act, Section 619 (Passed June 2009)
Senate – Anticipate activity yet in 2009
California – Increased pressure to limit use of HFCs in fire suppression

46. Scope of U.S. Discussions
Section 619 of HR 2454 addresses a wide range of HFCs placing HFCs used in fire suppression (small segment) along with refrigerants (huge segment).
HFCs used for fire suppression include high GWP materials: HFC 23; HFC-227ea; HFC-236fa and HFC-125.
HFCs used for fire suppression should be separated from refrigerants in Section 619.

47. GWP
Years
Values From IPCC – “Changes in Atmospheric Constituents and in Radiative Forcing “, Table 2.14.

49. What Do The HFC Manufactures Say?

50. Why Differentiate?
Low impact alternatives are being sold into the market including:
Inert gases (Introduced 1994 – 38% market share)
Fluoroketones (Introduced 2004 – 19% market share)
Water mist (Introduced early 1990’s – 5 % market share)
The remaining 38% of the systems using HFCs for fire suppression could be phased out immediately without compromising life or property.
HFCs used for fire suppression represent a small percentage of the total HFC Usage, but have a disproportionate climate impact because of their high GWP values.

51. Cost Estimates

52. Applications Replacing Halon 1301 with Novec 1230 Fluid

53. Industry Reference Telecommunications VerizonWireless Alltel Etsilat
Saudi Telecom
TimeWarner
Telekom Malaysia
Qatar Telcom
Data & Control Rooms
NBC
Coca-Cola
Dell
IBM
Malaysian Airlines
US Capital
Marine
FIAT
Indian Oil
ONGC
Museums
Taipei National Historical
Museum
US Capital Archive
Oil and Gas
Alyeska (Alaska Pipeline)
ARAMCO
BP (British Petroleum)
Kappa Ethanol
Conoco Phillips
Pharmaceuticals
Sonofi-Aventis
Hoffman-LaRoche
Pizer
Teva
Wyeth
Power Plants
Alabama Power
Hydro Quebec
BC Hydro

54. Engineered & Pre-engineered System Cylinders D. O. T & T. C
Engineered & Pre-engineered System Cylinders D.O.T & T.C. approved / TPED
Cylinder Sizes
Available Fill lbs 40 76
164
322
601
910

55. Cylinder Components
Models: 40, 76, 164, 322, 601, 910 • Six Sizes Filled at Factory in   One lb. Increments • High Flow Rate Valve • Electric Solenoid Operation
• Fill Check Valve
• Vertical Mounting
• Optional:
-Manual Actuation
-Liquid Level Indicator
-Pressure Switch
– Low Pressure & Operational

56. “True Retrofit System”
Cylinder Replacement 1 to 1
Minimal or No Pipe Replacement
Replacement of Nozzle
System meets minimal Nozzle Pressure
System does not exceed 10 sec. Discharge Time

57. Novec 1230 fluid 34.5 bar (500 psig) Replace Cylinder
Nozzle Replacement

58. Novec 1230 to Halon Cylinder Exchange
SEVO Replacement Cylinders (lbs)
1 to 1 Cylinder Change
Existing Halon Cylinders (lbs)
910 =
400
601
300
322
150
164 75 76 30 40 20

59. TRUE RETROFIT SYSTEM Halon 1301 Retrofit with a FK-5-1-12 500 psi (34
TRUE RETROFIT SYSTEM Halon 1301 Retrofit with a FK psi (34.5 bar) system
1-to-1 cylinder replacement (cylinder x2 big)
1-to-1 nozzle replacement
Minimal down time
500 psi (34.5 bar) stored pressure allows for minimum nozzle pressure 73 psi (5 bar), 10 second discharge time
New piping can allow for 80% longer pipe runs
Must be installed according to FM/NFPA 2001

60. Distribution in all regions of the world
SEVO World Wide
Distribution in all regions of the world
Asia
Australia
Central/South America
Europe
Middle East
North America
Towards the end of initial development of Novec 1230 in our systems, year and a half ago, we began devoping our SEVO Systems distributors. Today we have SEVO distributors in over 30 countries world wide. As well as a list that we have not had time to get to.

61. SEVO Systems 14824 West 107th Street Lenexa, KS 66215 USA
Telephone: (913)
Fax: (913)
Web: