FireBug's MistNozzle ST15 Presentation
- 1. ST15; An evolution in research and development, enhancing fire fighter safety through science and technology. In collaboration with
- 3. • Developed, designed and manufactured in the UK by FireBug • FireBug a leader in Water Mist Technologies • 18 months of Research & Development in association with Staffordshire Fire & Rescue • Launched in November 2014 making BBC news (type BBC eco nozzle into Google) • In the first 4 weeks orders received from more than 8 countries
- 4. • Route to market is through Distributors & Fire Truck Builders globally • Distributors resell mainly to Fire & Rescue, Volunteer Fire Services, Civil Defense and Industrial Fire Services • Distributorships both exclusive and non exclusive available subject to commitments, guarantees & market positioning • Marketing support offered to distributors in return for commitment of volume • Markets are primarily developed and emerging markets where hose reels are used with fire truck pump capacities of 40L to 150L @ 20 bar pressure.
- 5. The ST15; a leading product in the revolution of fire fighting technology. Mist Nozzle TM FireBug’sWater Saving ST15 Mist Nozzle Developed in collaboration with Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Services TM t: 0845 388 4114 e: info@firebuggroup.com www.firebuggroup.com Withwater being avaluableresourcetheworld over,theST15 deliberatelyuseslesswater during operation.Studieshave shownasigni cantlyincreased e ciencyinwater usage during like-for-likeproduct trials;aproduct that protectsthe environment makes re ghterssafer and reducesoperations costs. TheWaterMist absorbs2257kj of energyper litreverse conventional technologyabsorbing 335kj per litre. WaterSavingAdvantages: Reduced operational costs Improved turn around times Lesswater damagetoproperty Reduced run o / Environmental
- 6. • Droplet size ST15 Droplet size is unique in the Fire & Rescue market less than 100 micron allowing extinguishing ALL types of fires including oil and liquids, still has water jet mode • Perfect Kinetic energy • Sufficient hang time to allow mist to convert to steam and evaporate cooling the fire • 20 bar pressure • Currently no known competitor globally is able to offer this current nozzles. Globally typically have a smallest droplet size of + 250 microns not suitable for oil fires or liquid fires. • Smaller droplets have larger surface area for cooling • Smaller droplets also are lighter in weight so usually float without having any distance (throw) ST15 unique technology gives it a good through and gentleness unlike high pressure nozzles • ST15 fights the fire in the flame NOT on the surface like conventional nozzles
- 8. © 2013 FireBug Company Ltd Most competitors ST15
- 9. NFPA Definition 2003 0.1 – 1000 micron NFPA 750 2006 Class 1 upto 200 micron Class 2 upto 400 micron Class 3 above 400 micron – 1000 micron © 2013 FireBug Company Ltd Most competitors 250 microns + when in fog mode ST15 Nozzle Unique in Fire & Rescue market
- 10. • Kinetic Energy + droplet size = efficient mist • Small droplets = large surface area (heat absorption) • Small droplets usually = no energy (floating) • Large droplets too small surface area cant be effective, too wet and too heavy (sink to floor) (water spray) Rely on surface wetting • ST15 technology allows perfect energy, not to aggressive like high pressure © 2013 FireBug Company Ltd
- 12. Process for Mist <100 micron: • Mist Enters flame • Blocks radiant heat • Converts to steam 1620:1 expansion & rises • Does NOT wet surface • Steam Inert Vapour (gas) • Steam removes oxygen • Cooling stops production of free radicals • 100% of mist is utilized to extinguish and cool
- 13. Process droplets From 250 micron - >1000 micron • Large droplets fall to the surface and wet the surface • Cooling surface and fire • Relying on wetting the surface • Less than 50% of water is used to extinguish remainder is wasted (run off) Fire Water into drainage system • Run off costs insurance and the user Billions / year in unnecessary collateral damage.
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- 17. The ST15; a leading product in the revolution of fire fighting technology. Mist Nozzle TM FireBug ST15 Mist and Jet Nozzle Developed in collaboration with Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Services TM t: 0845 388 4114 e: info@firebuggroup.com www.firebuggroup.com Designed tobeintuitive,theST15hasone-clickswitch-function technology,allowing thetransitionbetweenJet Modeand WaterMist Modetobeinstantaneousand easyminimising room for error and ensuring safeModeselection. Increased re ghter safety Reduced water consumption Enhanced re ghting e ciency Easytouseone-clickmodeselection Superior cooling functionality Reduced operational costs Uniquesmokescrubbing functionality Simpleretro tting toconventional reels
- 19. Benefits: • Developed in collaboration with Staffordshire Fire & Rescue • Perfectly created droplet size for superior cooling and safer fire fighting • Effective smoke scrubbing for improved fire fighting conditions • Flexibility to cool/fight from the outside • Simple to operate with no additional training requirement • 65% less water used • Heavy duty anodized aluminum gun with protective rubber sleeve • One-Click intuitive Jet/Mist mode rotation switch for simple mode change in any condition • Smooth 2 direction start/stop handle for on/off and pulsation fire fighting functionality • Conforms to the requirement of NFPA 1964
- 33. ST15 Two position nozzle allows for simple switching between mist mode and jet mode in high pressure situations
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