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Novec 1230 gaseous suppression systems

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Illustrative cylinder and pipework arrangement for a gaseous suppression system
Illustrative cylinder and pipework arrangement for gaseous suppression.

About the system

Novec 1230 (FK-5-1-12) clean-agent suppression designed for data centres, electrical and control rooms, and archives.

System provider
Özkartay
Extinguishing agent
Novec 1230 (FK-5-1-12)

System scope

  1. Novec 1230 (FK-5-1-12) clean extinguishing agent
  2. Liquid at room temperature; applied as a gas through the designed discharge arrangement
  3. Suppresses fire primarily by heat absorption
  4. Non-conductive and leaves no solid residue in a suitable application
  5. Agent quantity, cylinder capacity and discharge design are calculated for the enclosure
  6. Detection, warning, manual/automatic release and evacuation are planned together
  7. Enclosure integrity, pressure relief and personnel access are assessed for the project

Frequently asked questions

What do Novec 1230 and FK-5-1-12 mean?

FK-5-1-12 is the technical agent designation. Novec 1230 is the associated trade name. Verify the filling source and agent compatibility against the selected system documentation.

How does Novec 1230 suppress a fire?

It works primarily by absorbing heat from the fire. Calculate the required agent quantity and concentration for the fire risk and protected enclosure.

Where is it considered?

It is considered for data centres, server/UPS rooms, electrical and control rooms, archives and enclosed areas with sensitive equipment. Assess human access, enclosure integrity and evacuation together in the application design.

What happens after discharge?

Ventilation, safe re-entry, refill and return to service follow manufacturer instructions and site procedures. Residue-free discharge does not remove the need for these checks.

Design and installation guide

Novec 1230 gaseous suppression systems: selection and application guide

Novec 1230 (FK-5-1-12) is a clean-agent option considered for enclosed spaces where water and powder residue can be problematic. Agent quantity and distribution are determined from net volume, fire hazard, openings and the selected system design data.

Novec 1230 (FK-5-1-12) is a fluoroketone clean agent that suppresses fire primarily by absorbing heat. It is liquid at room temperature and distributes in the protected enclosure as a gas when discharged through a suitable cylinder, pipework and nozzle arrangement. Its non-conductive, residue-free properties make it an option for sensitive electronics, server/UPS rooms, control rooms and archives. Engineering design establishes agent quantity, concentration, enclosure integrity, discharge arrangements and personnel safety.

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Engineering and commissioning steps

Selection considers the product function, the protected risk and operating conditions together. These steps support the site survey and quotation.

  1. Defining the protected space

    Survey net room volume, raised-floor or ceiling voids, cabinets and cable penetrations. Include permanently open areas and ventilation in feasibility assessment.

  2. Agent, piping and nozzle calculations

    Determine cylinders, agent quantity, pipe route and nozzle distribution using the selected system calculation method. Pressure or discharge data from one system is not transferred to another agent or model.

  3. Detection, evacuation and interlocks

    Define detection and any cross-zone confirmation, pre-discharge warning, evacuation, manual controls and ventilation/power interlocks in the cause-and-effect scenario.

  4. Integrity and handover checks

    Check enclosure integrity and required retention conditions using the selected design tests. Calculate pressure-relief needs and hand over test records for alarms, interlocks and release controls.

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Applications and site planning

These examples show why placement and equipment requirements can differ between facilities using the same product.

Server and control rooms

Site requirement
Electronic equipment, ventilation and cable penetrations.
Application approach
Plan enclosure integrity and power/ventilation behaviour with agent distribution calculations.

Archives and sensitive equipment spaces

Site requirement
Residue sensitivity, storage layout and enclosure openings.
Application approach
Assess fuel compatibility and agent retention together, with nozzle placement accounting for racks and equipment obstructions.

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Pre-quotation checklist

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Pre-quotation checklist
Check itemProduct / applicationInformation to assess
AgentNovec 1230 (FK-5-1-12)Hazard, system model and technical documentation
Protection boundaryDefined enclosed volumeVolume, openings and adjacent spaces
Personnel safetyEvacuation and pre-discharge warningAccess, manual controls and operating plan
CommissioningCalculations, installation and function testsEnclosure integrity, interlocks and pressure relief

Gaseous protection requires more than naming an agent and selecting cylinders. We can define the facility scope through a coordinated survey, flow calculation, detection scenario and operating-safety assessment.

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