MEDIUM VELOCITY WATER SPRAY SYSTEM
A medium velocity water spray (MVWS) system is a fire protection system that uses water sprays to extinguish fires. Fires involving flammable fluids having flash points below 65-degree C (150-degree F). It is typically used in industrial settings, such as oil refineries, petrochemical plants, and power plants, where there is a risk of flammable liquid or gas fires using for Storage Vessels, Cable Galleries, Conveyors etc.
The system uses a network of pipes that are installed throughout the protected area and are fitted with Medium velocity spray nozzles. When a fire is detected, the system is activated and water is discharged through the nozzles in the form of a spray.
The water spray from the MVWS system is usually applied at a medium velocity, this is because the water droplets need to be large enough to cool the fire, but not so large that they become ineffective at extinguishing the flames.
The system is designed to operate automatically, but can also be manually activated by a person. It is an effective means of controlling fires and preventing them from spreading to other areas. they are subject to regular testing and maintenance to ensure their reliability in case of an emergency.