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It’s been some since I touched this topic so time for an update.  Initially we looked at high pressure water mist systems (see earlier post).  However, their power requirements and associated cost made it impractical for our relatively small yacht like ours.  But, thanks to a tradeshow we ran into an innovative product by Danish company Novenco which made us reconsider the idea.  And upon reviewing Lloyds Register rules on fire protection, we learned we needed a sprinkler system anyway as we are over 350 gross tons. At any case, the additional safety provided by a water mist system and potential savings in case of a fire are very appealing.  Even if it weren’t required by class or MCA LY2 code, given the extensive conversion we are planning, we might as well build it into the yacht now.  Adding it later would cost dramatically more. And, a little bit extra structural safety won’t hurt the resale value either.

The Novenco XFlow water mist system is a state-of-the-art and and highly efficient water mist system, that combines the greatest benefits of both high- and low-pressure systems.

A central feature is its unique water mist nozzle (see picture above) that makes it require less water, reduce risk of clogging and requires a lot less power for the pump unit.  So, we get a very reliable system using the latest technology for a very competitive price.

The pictures show that  the water mist head is almost concealed which of course is nice.

This is also a fire extinction system for category A machinery spaces. We are currently protected by an FM200 system.   Since we need the pump unit anyway, we might as well use watermist in the engine room as well.  More importantly, in case of a fire, the system saves valuable time – and therefore potentially lives – because it can be released without first having to evacuate personnel. The system operates with freshwater and uses seawater for backup. This means you will always be able to fight the fire.

Check out the two brochures below to learn more about this innovative system works and its benefits.  If you have a yacht of 120 ft or more and you want to go the extra mile in fire safety like we do, it deserves a serious look.

• Novenco water mist for yacht accommodation (PDF)
• Novenco water mist for engineroom spaces