ANSUL SAPPHIRE Marine Clean Agent System (Novec 1230) vs SEM-SAFE High-Pressure Water Mist System for Engine Room Total Flooding
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The Tyco Fire Protection (Johnson Controls) ANSUL SAPPHIRE Marine Clean Agent System (Novec 1230) and Danfoss Semco SEM-SAFE High-Pressure Water Mist System for Engine Room Total Flooding are both fire suppression systems products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Agent Type — ANSUL SAPPHIRE Marine Clean Agent System (Novec 1230) is 3M Novec 1230 (FK-5-1-12) vs SEM-SAFE High-Pressure Water Mist System for Engine Room Total Flooding at High-pressure water mist (pure fresh water).
ANSUL SAPPHIRE Marine Clean Agent System (Novec 1230)
SEM-SAFE High-Pressure Water Mist System for Engine Room Total Flooding
Specification comparison
| Specification | ANSUL SAPPHIRE Marine Clean Agent System (Novec 1230) | SEM-SAFE High-Pressure Water Mist System for Engine Room Total Flooding |
|---|---|---|
| Agent Type | 3M Novec 1230 (FK-5-1-12) | High-pressure water mist (pure fresh water) |
| System Pressure | 25 (360 psi) / 42 / 70 bar | |
| Maximum Fill Density | 75 lbs/ft3 | |
| Minimum Design Concentration (Class B) | 5.85 % | |
| Maximum Nozzle Coverage Length | 9.75 m | |
| Temperature Range | 0 - 54 C | |
| Ozone Depletion Potential | 0.0 | |
| Global Warming Potential | 1.0 | |
| Atmospheric Lifetime | 5 days | |
| 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 | ANSUL SAPPHIRE Marine Clean Agent System (Novec 1230) | SEM-SAFE High-Pressure Water Mist System for Engine Room Total Flooding |
|---|---|---|
| BV | — Not listed | ✓ |
| CCS | — Not listed | ✓ |
| DNV | — Not listed | ✓ |
| LR | — Not listed | ✓ |
| MED | ✓ | ✓ |
| NK | — Not listed | ✓ |
| SOLAS | ✓ | ✓ |
| USCG | — Not listed | ✓ |
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