Fire Prevention Systems • DEC.FPS™

advanced Fire Prevention Systems for Solvent Recovery Units
DEC.FPS™

In gas-phase activated carbon (AC) adsorption systems, such as Solvent Recovery Units (SRUs), fire risks arise from self-heating, hotspot formation, thermal runaway, self-ignition, smouldering, or flaming combustion within the activated carbon beds. Fire incidents can have devastating consequences for industrial operations, leading to significant financial losses, environmental damage, and, most importantly, putting lives at risk. At DEC, we understand the critical importance of robust and reliable fire prevention and detection (FPS) systems. Our comprehensive suite of solutions is designed to provide early warning, rapid response, and effective control, safeguarding your valuable assets and ensuring the continuity of your business.

DEC.FPS™ • why invest in Advanced FPS Systems?

Protecting Human Life: the safety of your personnel is paramount. Advanced detection and suppression systems provide crucial time for evacuation and minimize the risk of injury;

Asset Preservation: industrial facilities house valuable equipment, materials, and infrastructure. Effective FPS systems minimize damage and prevent catastrophic losses;

Business Continuity: fire-related downtime can be incredibly costly. Robust FPS minimizes disruption, allowing for a quicker return to normal operations;

Environmental Responsibility: fires can release harmful pollutants into the environment. Suppression systems help contain and mitigate these impacts;

Regulatory Compliance: many industries are subject to stringent fire safety regulations. Implementing advanced FPS systems helps ensure compliance and avoid penalties;

Insurance Benefits: investing in comprehensive fire protection can often lead to more favorable insurance premiums.

DEC.FPS™ • Comprehensive Approach to Fire Safety

At DEC, we offer a holistic approach to fire safety, encompassing the entire lifecycle from initial risk assessment to ongoing maintenance. Our expertise covers:

Fire Risk Assessment: our experienced engineers conduct thorough evaluations of your VOC emission control to identify potential fire hazards, assess risks, and develop tailored protection strategies;

Early Fire Detection Systems: we provide a range of cutting-edge detection technologies (DEC.FPS™) designed for rapid and reliable identification of fire at its earliest stages;

Intelligent Control and Alarm Systems: our sophisticated control panels provide centralized monitoring, alarm warnings, and integration with other safety systems, ensuring a coordinated and effective site response;

Fire Suppression Systems: we offer a variety of suppression solutions (DEC.FSS™) tailored to specific hazards and environments;

Training and Maintenance: we provide and coordinate comprehensive training programs for your personnel on the operation and maintenance of our FPS systems. Regular maintenance and inspections are crucial for ensuring the continued reliability and effectiveness of your fire protection measures.

DEC.FPS™ • safety

DEC is offering several decades of experience in design and installation of the most technically advanced and efficient vapor phase solvent recovery systems, also dedicated to the succesful recovery of problematic solvents such as ketones (particularly MEK - methylethylketone).

The spontaneous ignition of the activated carbon, when dealing with problematic solvents (i.e. ketones such as Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Cyclohexanone, etc.), could lead to severe damages to the solvent recovery plant: the activated carbon, acting as a catalyst, is supporting oxidation reactions, which are strongly exothermic. Furthermore, the resulting formation of high boilings acids (i.e. adipic acid from cyclohexanone) may lead to efficiency problems, due to the high requested desorption temperature (adsorbent fouling).

Adavanced temperature monitoring system, assisted by CO and CO₂ advanced N.D.I.R. (nondispersive infrared) DEC.ATX™ analytical modules, coupled with our DEC.ODP™ (Oxygen Depleting Process), will increase both passive and active safety of your solvent recovery plant.

In order to recover the ketones, with increased safety, a particular design of the SRU (Solvent Recovery Unit) shall be adopted, typically involving increased capacity of SLA cooling, possibly coupled with the DEC.RHC™ (Relative Humidity Control), and a particular type of adsorbent (activated carbon) shall be used.

DEC.FPS™ • layers of detection for prevention

In order to prevent, detect and suppress such undesired side reactions, we have developed (since early 1990's) the DEC.FPS™ process control module, which is nowadays available with different layers of protection, from the basic "level 1, FPS₁™" to the most advanced configuration "level 7, FPS₇™", assisted by the advanced DEC.FSS™ • Fire Suppression Systems.

FPS₁™;

FPS₂™;

FPS₃™;

FPS₄™;

FPS₅™;

FPS₆™;

FPS₇™.

DEC.FPS™ • available integrated or add-on modules

DEC.LEL™ • Lower Explosive Limit;

DEC.ISC™ • Integrated Suction Control;

DEC.EBS™ • Emergency Blanketing System;

DEC.TMS™ • Temperature Monitoring System;

DEC.ODP™ • Oxygen Depleting Process;

DEC.LDS™ • Leakage Detection System;

DEC.TID™ • Thermal Imaging Detection;

DEC.TBS™ • Tank Blanketing System;

DEC.WSN™ • Water Sprinkler Nozzles.

DEC.FPS™ • contact us

Don't leave fire safety to chance. Partner with DEC to implement advanced fire prevention, detection, and suppression systems that safeguard your people, assets, and business continuity. Contact DEC team of experts today for a consultation and discover how we can help you build a safer and more secure future for your operations.