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An ANSUL system is basically a fixed, wet chemical fire extinguisher. Instead of deploying it's agent through a hose like a portable extinguisher, it does so through fixed pipework that supplies agent to nozzles placed above the appliances, within the plenum and the extract duct system. A basic one tank system is described below.

The system normally has an automatic detection system, as well as a manual release mechanism (although electrical ANSUL systems are available, the mechanical systems are more cost effective and more popular). The automatic detection system consists of a steel cable that is always under tension. Within this line, detectors are placed that contain a heat rated fusible link. In the event of a fire and when the link reaches it's critical heat rating, the link seperates, releasing the tension and activates the system. The manual release is also a cabled system, but requires a pulling force to activate the system.

Both of these activation systems are wired back to a mechanical activation device known as an Automan unit which contains a mechanical activation unit, a pilot charge (normally nitrogen) in a pressurized cartridge, an agent tank and electrical switches for connection to gas shut-down and/ or in house fire panel.

On activation, the mechanical unit releases a "needle" which punctures a foil membrane on the gas cartridge. The gas passes through a regulator and is fed into the agent tank. This forces the agent out of the tank at a controlled rate, through the pipework and to dispersion nozzles placed at the appliances within the kitchen, as well as within the plenum and the extract duct system. The agent cools the fire as well as reacting with hot oils to form a foam blanket, cutting off the air supply to the fire.

Additional equipment, such as a regulated release unit, can be used to increase the size of the system and allow for additional tanks to be added to the system, based upon strict design calculations for the size of the appliance line(s) and the type of appliances.

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