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Xylem's Comprehensive Fire Protection Solution for Canadian Paper Pulp Mill

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Technology Category	Drones - VTOL & VTOL Hybrid Drones Sensors - Voltage Sensors
Applicable Industries	Buildings Paper & Pulp
Applicable Functions	Facility Management
Use Cases	Additive Manufacturing Manufacturing Process Simulation
Services	System Integration
Challenge	The pulp and paper market, valued at USD519 billion in 2019, is projected to reach USD680 billion by 2027. With this rapid growth, safety standards, particularly fire protection, have become a priority. Paper dust, a byproduct of the manufacturing process, is highly combustible, leading to the risk of dust explosions at manufacturing facilities. A paper pulp mill in eastern Canada recognized the need for enhanced fire protection at their facility. The existing system, a vertical turbine pump, was insufficient. The facility managers sought a more comprehensive solution that would meet the future demands of the mill and provide peace of mind. Read More
About Customer	The customer is a paper pulp mill located in eastern Canada. As part of the rapidly growing pulp and paper market, the mill is committed to maintaining high safety standards, particularly in terms of fire protection. The mill produces paper dust, a highly combustible byproduct, which increases the risk of dust explosions at the facility. Recognizing the need for enhanced fire protection, the facility managers sought a comprehensive solution that would meet the future demands of the mill and provide peace of mind. The existing fire protection system, a vertical turbine pump, was deemed insufficient for the mill's needs. Read More
Customer Name	Power Utility Company Read More
Solution	Xylem distributor Pompe Saguenay designed and installed a comprehensive fire protection solution for the mill. The solution consisted of an AC Fire Pump vertical turbine FP18DMC pump that delivered increased fire protection. AC Fire Pump vertical turbines are designed for standpipe, sprinkler, chemical mitigation, and hydrant systems. AC Fire Pump, a member of the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) and the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), has been manufacturing fire pumps and systems since the 1880s. They offer a wide range of state-of-the-art fire pumps and systems, including prefabricated packages and house units, and space-saving designs that meet every fire protection need. The modular construction of these systems provides flexibility in selecting the right pump for each application. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Drones - VTOL & VTOL Hybrid Drones

Sensors - Voltage Sensors

Applicable Industries

Buildings

Paper & Pulp

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Use Cases

Additive Manufacturing

Manufacturing Process Simulation

Services

System Integration

Challenge

The pulp and paper market, valued at USD519 billion in 2019, is projected to reach USD680 billion by 2027. With this rapid growth, safety standards, particularly fire protection, have become a priority. Paper dust, a byproduct of the manufacturing process, is highly combustible, leading to the risk of dust explosions at manufacturing facilities. A paper pulp mill in eastern Canada recognized the need for enhanced fire protection at their facility. The existing system, a vertical turbine pump, was insufficient. The facility managers sought a more comprehensive solution that would meet the future demands of the mill and provide peace of mind.

About Customer

The customer is a paper pulp mill located in eastern Canada. As part of the rapidly growing pulp and paper market, the mill is committed to maintaining high safety standards, particularly in terms of fire protection. The mill produces paper dust, a highly combustible byproduct, which increases the risk of dust explosions at the facility. Recognizing the need for enhanced fire protection, the facility managers sought a comprehensive solution that would meet the future demands of the mill and provide peace of mind. The existing fire protection system, a vertical turbine pump, was deemed insufficient for the mill's needs.

Customer Name

Power Utility Company

Solution

Xylem distributor Pompe Saguenay designed and installed a comprehensive fire protection solution for the mill. The solution consisted of an AC Fire Pump vertical turbine FP18DMC pump that delivered increased fire protection. AC Fire Pump vertical turbines are designed for standpipe, sprinkler, chemical mitigation, and hydrant systems. AC Fire Pump, a member of the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) and the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), has been manufacturing fire pumps and systems since the 1880s. They offer a wide range of state-of-the-art fire pumps and systems, including prefabricated packages and house units, and space-saving designs that meet every fire protection need. The modular construction of these systems provides flexibility in selecting the right pump for each application.

Impact #1	The comprehensive fire protection system designed and delivered by Xylem distributor Pompe Saguenay has provided peace of mind to the mill operators. The system's increased capacity means that, in the event of a fire, the fire protection system has the capacity to run all sprinkler heads simultaneously, thereby protecting the entire facility. The modular construction of the system also provides flexibility, allowing the mill to select the right pump for each application. This ensures that the mill's fire protection needs are met now and in the future.

Impact #1

The comprehensive fire protection system designed and delivered by Xylem distributor Pompe Saguenay has provided peace of mind to the mill operators. The system's increased capacity means that, in the event of a fire, the fire protection system has the capacity to run all sprinkler heads simultaneously, thereby protecting the entire facility. The modular construction of the system also provides flexibility, allowing the mill to select the right pump for each application. This ensures that the mill's fire protection needs are met now and in the future.

Benefit #1	The new fire protection system operates at 3000 US gallons per minute (gpm)
Benefit #2	The system operates at 160 pounds per square inch (PSI)
Benefit #3	The FP18DMC vertical turbine pump delivered increased capacity to the pulp mill

Benefit #1

The new fire protection system operates at 3000 US gallons per minute (gpm)

Benefit #2

The system operates at 160 pounds per square inch (PSI)

Benefit #3

The FP18DMC vertical turbine pump delivered increased capacity to the pulp mill

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Xylem's Comprehensive Fire Protection Solution for Canadian Paper Pulp Mill

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