Fire Detection System – Auto Start Fire Pump when Manual Call Point Activated

Abstract

All seaworthy vessels must comply with SOLAS Chapter II-2 under the International Code for Fire Safety System (FSS Code) and be equipped with a reliable Fire Extinguishing System. In the event of an emergency during a voyage, only the ship's crew is available to combat any uncontrollable fire, as assistance from the shore is not feasible when the vessel is far from land. The existing fire extinguishing system design is not equipped with an Auto-running of the Emergency Fire Pump or the Fire Pump in the event when a manual call point is activated. To solve this problem, the vessel’s fire systems would need to have a design that incorporates the Fire Control Panel, Manual Call Points, Fire Pump and Emergency Fire Pump in an integrated parallel arrangement with the control of microcontroller. This arrangement allows the Fire Pump or Emergency Fire Pump to run automatically when a Manual Call Point is activated.