Abstract: A method of using a fire suppression system includes maintaining an inert atmosphere in a chamber; enclosing a pyrophoric workpiece in the chamber; sensing a chamber temperature within the chamber with a temperature sensor; sensing a chamber oxygen concentration within the chamber with an oxygen sensor; comparing the chamber temperature to a predetermined temperature and comparing the chamber oxygen concentration to a predetermined oxygen concentration; dispensing an antipyrophoric material onto the workpiece within the chamber if the chamber temperature meets or exceeds the predetermined temperature or if the chamber oxygen concentration meets or exceeds the predetermined oxygen concentration.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a fire suppression system that includes all control components in a single integrated panel. It further contemplates and may include a chamber configured to maintain an interior inert atmosphere and to enclose and establish a nonflammable workspace for a pyrophoric workpiece. A temperature sensor may also be included and mounted proximate the workspace, along with an oxygen concentration sensor configured to detect an interior oxygen concentration of the atmosphere. The system also includes a dispenser configured to discharge an antipyrophoric granular material onto the workpiece responsive to automatic detection proximate the workpiece of at least one of a predetermined temperature and oxygen concentration. In variations, the chamber is configured as a glove box having viewing windows and a plurality of sealed glove ports positioned to enable user manipulation of the workpiece about the workspace.

Abstract: An integrated fire suppression system includes a cabinet comprising a plurality of defined and isolated compartments; a fire alarm control panel mounted in the cabinet; a first walled compartment of the plurality of defined and isolated compartments, the first walled compartment comprising: a first door comprising a window and covering an opening to the first walled compartment; a gas solenoid electronically connected to the fire alarm control panel; a display electronically connected to the fire alarm control panel and visible through the window; a second walled compartment of the plurality of defined and isolated compartments, the second walled compartment positioned below the first walled compartment when the cabinet is positioned upright on a floor, the second walled compartment comprising a tank and a nozzle; and a gas line connected to the gas solenoid and extending out of the cabinet.

Abstract: The present system provides an integrated fire suppression system that enables use of hybrid media fire-extinguishing systems and methods, and which includes all components in a single integrated control panel and cabinet, other than system piping to nozzles or emitters. The system enables the entire panel and cabinet to be inspected and analyzed, and installed, repaired, or maintained in a single operation, dramatically reducing time spent on site and reducing the qualifying process as well. The assembly of the panel is off-site, typically under the inspection of any qualifying agencies. Once assembled, the system can remain qualified for rapid installation at any future time, allowing easy replacement of faulty panels or consumables.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a fire suppression system that includes all control components in a single integrated panel. It further contemplates and may include a chamber configured to maintain an interior inert atmosphere and to enclose and establish a nonflammable workspace for a pyrophoric workpiece. A temperature sensor may also be included and mounted proximate the workspace, along with an oxygen concentration sensor configured to detect an interior oxygen concentration of the atmosphere. The system also includes a dispenser configured to discharge an antipyrophoric granular material onto the workpiece responsive to automatic detection proximate the workpiece of at least one of a predetermined temperature and oxygen concentration. In variations, the chamber is configured as a glove box having viewing windows and a plurality of sealed glove ports positioned to enable user manipulation of the workpiece about the workspace.