Perfluorohexanone (Novec 1230) Fire Extinguishing Agent Filling
Equipment
Product Overview
Perfluorohexanone (Novec 1230) fire extinguishing agent filling
equipment is a professional, high-precision, and safe filling system designed
for clean agent fire suppression systems. This automatic fire suppression system refilling unit ensures accurate transfer of Novec 1230 gas and other extinguishing agents into storage cylinders, maintaining
optimal performance of your fire system.
The equipment is widely used by fire protection engineering
companies, system integrators, data centers, power plants,
petrochemical facilities, telecom rooms, and industrial plants. The
system integrates nitrogen pressure reduction, a filling pressure
alarm, a vacuum pumping unit, and a reserved weight alarm
interface. It supports multiple cylinder sizes to ensure sealed,
stable, and accurate filling performance.
Equipment Valve Functions
Key Advantages
Typical Applications
Data Centers and Server Rooms – Protects critical IT infrastructure
Power Industry Facilities – Fire suppression system maintenance for power plants and
substations
Petrochemical Facilities – Reliable filling for hazardous area protection
Telecom Equipment Rooms – Maintaining clean agent systems for communication networks
Marine and Offshore Platforms – On-site refilling for marine fire protection
Fire Equipment Manufacturers and Maintenance Providers – Professional refilling services
Filling Operation Procedure
Step 1 – Initial Setup and Nitrogen Filling
After the cylinder is valved, move it to the filling room. Secure
the cylinder and connect the piping between the cylinder and the
filling station. Adjust the electric contact pressure gauge alarm
and the pressure reducing valve outlet pressure. Open the cylinder
container valve, then slowly open the nitrogen valve to fill with
nitrogen. Control the pressure increase rate to no more than 1 MPa
per minute until the pressure reaches the specified maximum
operating pressure. Close the cylinder container valve and move the
cylinder to the pressure test room for a cylinder seal test.
Step 2 – Vacuum Evacuation
After the cylinder passes the seal test, move it to the platform
scale in the filling room. Secure the cylinder and connect the
piping. Open the cylinder container valve, then open the pressure
relief valve to relieve pressure. After pressure relief is
complete, activate the vacuum function and open the vacuum valve.
Start the vacuum pump to evacuate the cylinder. When the pressure
gauge approaches -0.09 MPa and stabilizes, close the vacuum valve
and stop the vacuum pump.
Minimum Vacuum Time by Cylinder Volume:
| Cylinder Volume | 8L-30L | 40L | 70L | 90L | 100L | 120L | 150L | 180L |
|---|
| Minimum Vacuum Time | 30s | 40s | 50s | 56s | 60s | 65s | 78s | 93s |
Step 3 – Dew Point Control
Adjust the electric contact pressure gauge and pressure relief
valve outlet pressure to 1 MPa. Open the nitrogen valve and filling
valve to fill the cylinder with nitrogen, displacing any residual
gas. Slowly adjust the nitrogen pressure to 1 MPa. Once complete,
close both valves. Use a dew point meter to check the gas dew point
in the cylinder. Maintain it within 10 ppm. If the dew point
exceeds 10 ppm, repeat evacuation and nitrogen replacement until
the requirement is met before proceeding to agent filling.
Step 4 – Agent Filling
Once the dew point meets the required level, open the pressure
relief valve. After pressure relief is complete, close the relief
valve and evacuate the cylinder again. Then close the vacuum valve.
Tare the cylinder weight on the scale, then set the desired agent
weight according to the production order or specifications. Open
the agent valve and filling valve to fill the cylinder.
Simultaneously, open the pressure gauge on the cylinder to relieve
pressure. When the pressure gauge begins releasing the
extinguishing agent, stop venting and securely close the gauge.
When the agent reaches the set weight, the filling station will
sound an over-weight alarm, indicating completion and automatically
shutting off the line. Then manually close the agent valve.
Filling Specifications:
Maintain a filling rate of no more than 3 kg per second
Filling volume tolerance: +0.5 kg / -0 kg (e.g., for a 60 kg order, control filling between 60 and 60.5 kg)
Step 5 – Nitrogen Pressurization
Adjust the pressure reducing valve outlet pressure according to the
required filling pressure for the specific temperature conditions.
Set the electric contact pressure gauge alarm. Slowly pressurize
the cylinder by opening the nitrogen valve and filling valve.
Control the pressurization rate to no more than 1 MPa per minute.
When the filling pressure reaches the specified level, close both
valves. Then close the cylinder container valve and open the
pressure relief valve to relieve pressure in the pipeline. After
pressure relief is complete, disconnect the pipeline from the
cylinder container valve. Filling is now complete.
Step 6 – Post-Filling Inspection and Storage
Allow the filled cylinder to rest for 1 hour. Verify the agent
weight and pressure in the cylinder. If there is no pressure loss
or weight loss, move the cylinder to the semi-finished product area
for storage.
After storage for 24 hours or more, recheck the pressure before
shipment. If the pressure is too low, re-pressurize to meet the
corresponding requirements.
Additional Note: If the pressure in the agent tank is insufficient to allow the
agent to be discharged, the tank requires pressurization. The added
pressure shall not exceed 2 MPa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are you a trading company or a manufacturer?
A: We are both. We have owned and operated our own factory for
nearly 15 years and are committed to providing high-quality service
to our international customers.
Q: Do you offer OEM production?
A: Yes, we accept all OEM orders. Please contact us with your
design requirements, and we will provide a competitive quote as
quickly as possible.
Q: How do you ensure product quality?
A: We maintain TUV, SGS, and ISO quality control systems and
strictly follow all procedures. Our professional quality inspection
team performs final inspections on each unit according to our
quality inspection guidelines before packaging.
Q: What is your delivery time?
A: Delivery typically takes 10–15 business days after receiving the
deposit, depending on order quantity. For a full 20-foot container,
production usually requires 30–35 days.
Q: Do you offer other firefighting equipment besides filling
machines?
A: Yes. We provide a complete range of professional firefighting
equipment, including audible and visual alarms, smoke exhaust
valves, and complete fire suppression systems for FM200, CO2, and
Novec 1230. Please contact us for more information.
