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• remote controlled monitor systems; In particular, there are four countries that have to
• gas fire fighting systems: CO2 (high and low be mentioned in relation to recent projects:
Japan, Iraq, Uzbekistan and Algeria.
pressure), argon, IG541 (Inergen), IG 55,
HFC227ea (FM-200); The first case: Japan
• mobile equipment;
• fire fighting vehicles (water, water/foam/powder, Japan might never enjoy the oil and gas production
twin agent, multi-purpose etc.); that Middle East has, but it is reforming its energy
• special equipment/systems. markets. In few years, Japan’s energy markets will
have a whole new look. Thanks to the remarkable
design work in the Research & Development
Department of Sanco, new models have been
planned and constructed in particular for this
technologically advanced and competitive market,
such as:
• trailer-mounted monitor, Red Typhoon, capable
of discharging 30,000 l/min at 12 bar with a
throw of up to 150 m, particularly indicated to
fight massive fires that cannot be met with
traditional means;
• container-type trailer-mounted units (40’)
holding the Red Hurricane pumping station,
capable of discharging 30,000 l/min at 12 bar, a
special mobile unit mainly made up of a system
complete with generator, motor-pump and other
equipment;
• other mobile and vehicle means.
Fig. 2 - Deluge valves on skid Sanco got this job thanks to the experience that has
been demonstrated to a most demanding customer,
who would usually make numerous obstructions and
restraints to non Japanese suppliers, favouring local
constructors. Nevertheless, the contract was
awarded to Sanco by recognizing the special quality
of its products and services: Sanco’s staff
demonstrated its professionalism by following both
the specifications and, above all, keeping to the
contractual delivery date.
The entire Red Hurricane unit was, in fact, built and
tested in less than 3 months and then the 27,000 kg
unit was loaded onto the Antonov 129 airplane for
delivery.
Fig. 3 - Deluge valve units for low temperatures The second case: Iraq
Industrial Plants - May 2015 Sanco has recently been involved to the engineering
and construction of fire fighting packages including
74 also many water-foam deluge units for an oil field
development project located in Iraq. The project has
been carried on in full compliance with the client’
specifications and high quality materials have been
used, such as nickelbronze valves special stainless
steel alloys, thus granting high performances, low
maintenance and a long life.
One of the dozens of deluge units is represented in
figure 2.
