Exam Question
Describe CO2 fixed firefighting system for machinery space and cargo spaces of a bulk carrier. Explain safety precautions taken prior to release of CO2 to the engine room. (20)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Jan 2023
Reference Answer
### **Total Flooding Fixed CO2 Firefighting System for Bulk Carriers**
#### **1. Introduction & Principle of Operation**
A fixed CO2 firefighting system is a total flooding system designed for unmanned spaces like machinery spaces and cargo holds. Its primary purpose is to extinguish Class A, B, and C fires in enclosed volumes where manual firefighting is too dangerous or ineffective.
The extinguishing action of CO2 is threefold:
#### **1. Introduction & Principle of Operation**
A fixed CO2 firefighting system is a total flooding system designed for unmanned spaces like machinery spaces and cargo holds. Its primary purpose is to extinguish Class A, B, and C fires in enclosed volumes where manual firefighting is too dangerous or ineffective.
The extinguishing action of CO2 is threefold:
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