Marine Dry Powder Extinguishing System vs SEM-SAFE High-Pressure Water Mist System for Engine Room Total Flooding

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The Minimax Marine Dry Powder Extinguishing System and Danfoss Semco SEM-SAFE High-Pressure Water Mist System for Engine Room Total Flooding are both fire suppression systems products certified to DNV and LR. Key difference: Agent Type — Marine Dry Powder Extinguishing System is Dry chemical powder (inorganic salts) vs SEM-SAFE High-Pressure Water Mist System for Engine Room Total Flooding at High-pressure water mist (pure fresh water).

Marine Dry Powder Extinguishing System
SEM-SAFE High-Pressure Water Mist System for Engine Room Total Flooding

Specification comparison

Specification Marine Dry Powder Extinguishing System SEM-SAFE High-Pressure Water Mist System for Engine Room Total Flooding
Agent Type Dry chemical powder (inorganic salts) High-pressure water mist (pure fresh water)
System Type Fixed powder extinguishing, modular or multi-zone
Coverage Area LPG/LNG tanker cargo decks, bunker stations
Activation Manual or automatic
Configuration Modular or multi-zone with various supplies and capacities
Operating Pressure 100 bar
Nozzle Type Open deluge nozzle
Droplet Size 10 - 50 micron
Material AISI 316 stainless steel piping
System Configuration Dry pipe with manual activation (total flooding)
Activation Method Manual from valve operation panel (VOP) or bridge mimic panel
Safe for Personnel Yes (pure water, non-toxic)
Safe for Electrical Equipment Yes (IP 23 or better)

Certification comparison

Certification Marine Dry Powder Extinguishing System SEM-SAFE High-Pressure Water Mist System for Engine Room Total Flooding
BV — Not listed ✓
CCS — Not listed ✓
DNV ✓ ✓
LR ✓ ✓
MED ✓ ✓
NK — Not listed ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG — Not listed ✓

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