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Passive Fire Protection Systems

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The experience gained over more than 40 years, developing our activities in Nuclear Power Plants, through the application of our technological development, allows us to make available to our clients the most advanced technology in the field of Passive Fire Protection both National and international level.

Chepro strategy is based on the creation, innovation and provision of the most advanced technology necessary to respond to the demands originating in the market.

Our business strategy is to promote and apply our capacity (Strategic Intangible Assets), for the development of new products, services and processes, in compliance with the new regulatory standards, required both in nuclear power plants and in the rest of the sectors, applicable to the Passive Fire Protection.

The main systems that our firm possesses guarantee the confinement of the fire, thus preventing its spread to other areas and facilitating effective action by the active systems, obtaining as a result the containment and extinction of the fire.

Our systems guarantee, in extreme fire conditions, the integrity of the protected element due to its “Security Element” Classification (required in the nuclear and petro-chemical sector).

The following systems would be examples of the different applications of passive protection that we offer to our clients:

  • Sealing systems for penetrations and bushings (fire barriers).
  • Electrical trays Protection (Security elements).
  • Ventilation ducts Protection.
  • Compartmentalization.
  • Metal structures Protection.
  • Electrical substations Compartmentalization.
  • Fire doors.

Sealing of penetrations – fire barriers

The CT-18 system (Silicone Foam DC 3-6548), installed according to the protection requirements (Fire, Pressure Difference and Hydrostatic Pressure) both in electrical and mechanical penetrations, is classified in Nuclear Power Plants as ” Secure Protection System”.

 

The installation of the CT-18 System, as a fire barrier (Penetration Seal), on the penetrations originated, as a consequence of the passage of electrical and/or mechanical conductions through walls and floors, provides the installed barrier with the requirements of protection listed below:

Design parameter Test Classification obtained
Fire 26543 3 hours
CTP-0204 3 hours
Hydrostatic Pressure (Water) CTM-0190 12 PSI
CTP-266/86 1.49 PSI
Differential pressure (air) CTP-1032 1.5 PSI
CTP-1035 1.5 PSI
CTP-1037 6 PSI
Design parameter Test Classification obtained
Fire 26543 3 hours
CTP-0204 3 hours
Hydrostatic Pressure (Water) CTM-0190 12 PSI
CTP-266/86 1.49 PSI
Differential pressure (air) CTP-1032 1.5 PSI
CTP-1035 1.5 PSI
CTP-1037 6 PSI

The LDSE (Light Density Silicone Elastomer) System, installed according to the protection requirements (Fire, Pressure Difference and Hydrostatic Pressure) both in electrical and mechanical penetrations, is classified in Nuclear Power Plants as a “Safe Protection System ”.

The installation of the LDSE System, as a Fire Barrier (Penetration Seal) over the penetrations caused, as a consequence of the passage of electrical and/or mechanical conduits through walls and floors, provides the installed barrier with the protection requirements indicated below:

Design parameterTestClassification obtained
FireCTP-10243 hours
CTP-10633 hours
Hydrostatic Pressure (Water)CTP-109115 PSI
CTP-113826 PSI

Differential Pressure

(Air)

CTP-103320 PSI
CTP-103620 PSI
CTP-104020 PSI
Design parameter Test Classification obtained
Fire CTP-1024 3 hours
CTP-1063 3 hours
Hydrostatic Pressure (Water) CTP-1091 15 PSI
CTP-1138 26 PSI
Differential Pressure (Air) CTP-1033 20 PSI
CTP-1036 20 PSI
CTP-1040 20 PSI

The CT-900 System, installed according to the Protection requirements (Fire, Pressure Difference and Hydrostatic Pressure) both in electrical and mechanical penetrations, is classified in Nuclear Power Plants as a “Safe Protection System”.

The installation of the CT-900 System, as a Fire Barrier (Penetration Seal) on the penetrations originated, as a consequence of the passage of electrical and/or mechanical conductions through walls and floors, provides the installed barrier with the protection requirements listed below:

Design parameterTestClassification obtained
FireCTP-10243 hours
Hydrostatic Pressure (Water)CTP-266/8621.34 PSI
Hydrostatic Pressure (L.O.C.A. Conditions)01-EE-135648.36 PSI
Design parameterTestClassification obtained
FireCTP-10243 hours
Hydrostatic Pressure (Water)CTP-266/8621.34 PSI
Hydrostatic Pressure (L.O.C.A. Conditions)01-EE-135648.36 PSI

The HDLE System (High Density Lead Elastomer), installed according to the Protection requirements (Fire, Pressure Difference and Hydrostatic Pressure) both in electrical and mechanical penetrations, is classified in Nuclear Power Plants as a “Safe Protection System”.

The installation of the HDLE System, as a Fire Barrier (Penetration Seal) over the penetrations caused, as a consequence of the passage of electrical and/or mechanical conduits through walls and floors, provides the installed barrier with the protection requirements indicated below:

Design parameterTestClassification obtained
FireCTP-10103 hours
265433 horas
CTP-02023 hours
Hidrostatic Pressure (water)CTP-100810 PSI

Diferential Pressure

(Air)

CTP-103020 PSI
CTP-103820 PSI
Radioactive ShieldingMichigan University Report.
Gamma Attenuation Coefficient
Parámetro de diseñoTestCasificación obtenida
FuegoCTP-10103 horas
265433 horas
CTP-02023 horas
Presión hidrostática (agua)CTP-100810 PSI

Presión diferencial

(Air)

CTP-103020 PSI
CTP-103820 PSI
Blindaje radioactivoMichigan University Report.
Gamma Attenuation Coefficient

The CT-15B System (Flexible Boot Type Seal), installed according to the Protection requirements (Fire, Pressure Difference and Hydrostatic Pressure) both in electrical and mechanical penetrations, is classified in Nuclear Power Plants as a “Safe Protection System”.

The installation of the CT-15B System, as a Fire Barrier (Penetration Seal) on the penetrations originated, as a consequence of the passage of electrical and/or mechanical conduits through walls and floors, provides the installed barrier with the protection requirements listed below:

Design parameterTestClassification obtained
Fire265433 hours
CTP-02023 hours
Hydrostatic Pressure (Water)CTM-02003 hours
CTP-1135.210 PSI

Differential Pressure

(Air)
CTP-103120 PSI
Design parameter Test Classification obtained
Fire 26543 3 hours
CTP-0202 3 hours
Hydrostatic Pressure (Water) CTM-0200 3 hours
CTP-1135.2 10 PSI
Differential Pressure (Air) CTP-1031 20 PSI

The Protection System (Double Mantle), installed in Seismic Joints according to the Protection requirements (Fire, Pressure Difference and Hydrostatic Pressure) both in electrical and mechanical penetrations, is classified in Nuclear Power Plants as “Protection System Safe”.

The installation of the Protection System (Double Blanket) as a Fire Barrier (Penetration Seal) on the existing Seismic Joints in walls and floors, provides the installed barrier with the protection requirements indicated below:

Design parameterTestClassification obtained
FireCTP-10153 horas

Hydrostatic Pressure

(Water)
CTP-1135.210 PSI
Data Sheet Klevers 3324.35 PSI

Hydrostatic Pressure

(Water)
CTP-103120 PSI
Design parameter Test Classification obtained
Fire CTP-1015 3 horas
Hydrostatic Pressure (Water) CTP-1135.2 10 PSI
Data Sheet Klevers 332 4.35 PSI
Hydrostatic Pressure (Water) CTP-1031 20 PSI

The CT-271 flexible system has been tested at LGAI Technological Center SA Laboratories in compliance with ASTME-119 and E2226-08 Standards, through Test 10/101777-1735 M1 (System A) report made, certifying the system as Fire Resistant, maintaining the characteristics of Integrity and Thermal Insulation for 3 hours.

The installation of the Chemtrol CT-271 System as a fire barrier on the flexible elements, provides the installed barrier with the protection requirements indicated below:

Design parameterTestClassification obtained
Fire10/101777-1735 M1
(Sistem A)
3 hours
Design parameterTestClassification obtained
Fire10/101777-1735 M1
(Sistem A)
3 hours