automatic fire-suppression system

An engineered system using carbon dioxide (CO₂), a foam wet or dry chemical, a halogenated extinguishing agent, or a clean extinguishing agent, in an automatic sprinkler system to detect and automatically suppress a fire through fixed piping and nozzles.

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The automatic fire-suppression system failed to activate at that time.

Canada : Encanas Deep Panuke starts ramping up after electrical fire

But the automatic fire-suppression system that might have detected the heat earlier was not active, Wyka said, and the fire extinguisher the driver sprayed on the truck apparently didn't work.

Report: Nuke dump fire was preventable

The vehicle's automatic fire-suppression system can sense an explosion or fire in the crew compartment and suppress it within milliseconds.

SmarTruck III offers multiple technological advantages

It is equipped with enhanced armor protection and an automatic fire-suppression system for crew protection, as well as a robust suspension for mobility.

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