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On 13th October, 2022, everything at AQUASYS in Linz will be under the motto: Firefighting in rail vehicles. AQUASYS will discuss with international customers: the current standards for fire extinguishing systems, the results of fire tests that take place on-site, results of fire test simulations and The challenges of different vehicle design for firefighting. Over the summer months, AQUASYS conducted numerous fire tests at the test site of the Linz Regional Fire Brigade Association. S...
On the premises of the Magna Powertrain Engineering Center in St. Valentin, perfect test conditions are currently being created especially for automated driving. Digitrans is expanding the existing test track into a test center for automated driving. A special highlight is the outdoor sprinkler system, unique in Europe, which was developed together with the spray technology expert AQUASYS and is already attracting international interest. Outdoor sprinkler system The dedicated expansion of the...
At FIRE DAYS, Aquasys challenged the firefighting systems again with high-pressure water mist. And the result makes people in rail vehicles safe and members very proud. fire testing results For all materials ignited in the fire test, the high-pressure water mist systems were able to demonstrate effective fire fighting within seconds. The materials ignited were seats, travel bags, hydraulic oils, and diesel or cable bushings. The fire-fighting tests were carried out with both stationary a...
The plant produces and distributes food raw materials as well as essential oils and plant extracts. The company has opened a new production plant in Azerbaijan and uses a high-pressure water mist system (HPWM System) from AQUASYS to protect the site in the event of a fire. The innovative company from Berlin was specifically looking for a competent partner who could supply high quality and cost-efficient fire-fighting system for the new location in Azerbaijan. From the very beginning, AQUASYS pr...
From June 21-23, 2022, the Automotive Testing Expo in Stuttgart (GER) will be all about automotive testing, development, and validation technologies. AQUASYS presents innovative solutions for effective fire fighting with high-pressure water mist (HPWM) in hall 8, booth 8530. The safety of employees and the high availability of test equipment are the focus. The experienced team offers competent consulting as well as cost-optimized solutions for the development and test environment already in the...
On June 20 - 25, 2022, everything at the INTERSCHUTZ trade fair in Hanover/Germany will focus on the issues of fire brigades, rescue services, civil protection, and security. AQUASYS will present innovative solutions for effective fire fighting with high-pressure water mist (HPWN) in Hall 13, Stand A56. Experience AQUASYS product highlights 2022 discoverer the effect of water mist with impressive fire test videos, which they have realised on their test site. Innovative solutions Convinc...
Elmos Semiconductor develops, manufactures, and distributes semiconductors and sensors primarily for use in the automotive industry. For more than 30 years Elmos innovations have been making mobility worldwide safer, more comfortable, and more energy efficient with new functions. Elmos has been relying on high-pressure water mist (HPWM) systems from AQUASYS for the protection of its semiconductor production at the headquarters in Dortmund since 2005. From the years 2007 until currently, extensi...
AQUASYS (AQUASYS Technik GmbH) protects areas of a new luxury hotel in Vienna’s 1st district. Starting on the second floor, the historical-protected building at ‘Graben 21’ is renovated and refurbished into a new hotel. The hotel will include 99 spacious guest rooms and suites, as well as several restaurants, a spa and a pop-up bar on the rooftop. High pressure water mist (HPWM) system installed It is a top priority that the high pressure water mist system blends in as well...
AQUASYS is very pleased to have MECTRON International LLC as a new partner in Oman. The very dry and desert characterized country relies on AQUASYS' high pressure water mist (HPWM) technology for firefighting. MECTRON International LLC is a multi-disciplined engineering, professionally managed engineering solutions company that specializes in HVAC & Ventilation system, Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting Systems, ELV & BVM Systems, Industrial Kitchen & Laundry Equipments, Duct Manufactur...
The new University of Science and Technology campus in Alexandra, Egypt, is now protected in case of fire by an AQUASYS high pressure water mist system. In addition to the fixed installed firefighting system, the design also includes a wall hydrant system for manual initial firefighting. The project was implemented together with the local partner. Good planning and close contact with Partners It was possible to establish intensive contact with the customer and all parties involved from the ve...
AQUASYS welcomes its new partner Nile Systems from Egypt in Linz. At the kick-of-meeting in Linz, the partners are proud of projects that have already been successfully realised and the up-close experience of standing in the middle of the high-pressure water mist (HPWM) in the in-house demo room. Nile Systems focuses on the development, supply and installation of fire protection products in Egypt. The company is managed by professionals with more than 20 years of experience in this field. AQUA...
The East Midlands Railways line, north of London to Corby, Nottingham or Sheffield, in the United Kingdom (UK), is operated by local operator - ScotRail, which is currently equipping 33 intercity trains with a new fire protection system. The highly efficient high pressure water mist system from AQUASYS was chosen for fire protection in the engine room. Currently, AQUASYS and its Italian partner - I.S.E. INGEGNERIA DEI SISTEMI are equipping the trains with new customized firefighting systems and...
The platform for fire protection solutions opens its doors again from 18 to 19 October 2021 in the Exhibition Center Nuremberg. At the international trade fair for preventive fire protection, AQUASYS Technik GmbH will once again present innovative solutions for effective fire fighting. In hall 10.1, stand 208, visitors can convince themselves of the efficient mode of action of fire fighting by using high-pressure water mist and exchanging impressive references with experienced specialists. Fi...
The former post office building in Lübecker Straße in Berlin was changed into a modern office in the progress of a renovation and equipped with an AQUASYS high-pressure water mist (HPWM) system. The AQUASYS system excellently fulfilled the requirements of the fire protection concept with the following advantages. AQUASYS HPWM systems consist of small pipelines, compact valves, and the lower water supply offers the possibilities of customized nozzle concepts. This allows architects ma...
The Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, one of the most important and beautiful railway stations in Europe, is now protected with high pressure water mist (HPWM) system from AQUASYS. The HPWM system was installed together with local and long-term partner - Uxello Risque Spéciaux and has now been officially approved. High pressure water mist system The installation of the high pressure water mist (HPWM) system in the main hall of the station started back in 2016 and was carried out in severa...
AQUASYS high-pressure water mist (HPWM) Made in Austria has been used for over 25 years to protect buildings, industry, railway and road tunnels as well as subways and trains. Numerous successful real fire tests impressively confirm the effect of the HPWM systems. The recently published article in Gulf Fire Magazine provides an overview of possible applications of the technology. It specifically addresses applications for residential areas, manufacturing facilities, and critical power infrastru...
The underground car park of a renowned private bank in Hamburg, Germany was recently equipped with a high pressure water mist (HPWM) system from AQUASYS. The high-quality, firefighting system replaces the existing sprinkler system, which was out of date. Since the outdated pipes of the sprinkler system were laid in the walls and could not be replaced, the optimal solution was to use small dimension on-wall pipes and thus, the HPWM system. High pressure water mist (HPWM) technology The HPWM te...
After the initial order four years ago, AQUASYS has now again equipped six vehicles of the Polish train manufacturer NEWAG with a fire fighting system. These wagons reinforce the already existing fleet on the Italian railway line near Bari. The acceptance of the six vehicles for the ‘Ferrovie del Sud Est’ line took place in Italy in January of this year. The train manufacturer already installed the AQUASYS components in the production line and they were then put into operation by th...
The innovative and globally renowned manufacturer of lightweight construction technology, Nemak Linz GmbH, has been relying on the high pressure water mist (HPWM) technology from AQUASYS for over 20 years. At the beginning of 2021, the extraction system was expanded. AQUASYS upgraded the new sections with single nozzles in less than 2 weeks and thus, ensured the rapid restart of business. Highly efficient cooling effect of HPWM The highly efficient cooling effect of the AQUASYS HPWM system pr...
AQUASYS is considered a pioneer in the industry for high-pressure water mist fire fighting systems. Local as well as international companies benefit from innovative and individual fire protection concepts ‘Made in Austria.’ From the development of the systems to the service, AQUASYS relies on the competence of experienced fluid technology and mechatronic engineers. This enables modern and highly effective fire fighting for national and international customers. AQUASYS is committed t...
At the University Hospital in Düsseldorf, a high-pressure water mist (HPWM) system has been actively contributing to safety for years. When it came to expanding the fire-fighting system, those responsible trusted in the experts from AQUASYS. Optimization of fire protection areas One aim of this optimization was to decouple the false ceiling areas from the room protection below. In case of a fire in the false ceiling, the system is activated in the false ceiling area and in the room below...
In modern parking garages, the number of electric charging stations and parked e-cars, e-scooters and e-bikes is constantly increasing. However, fires involving electric vehicles are more complicated than those involving conventionally powered vehicles. The use of high pressure water mist (HPWM) systems enables highly efficient and safe fire protection in the case of fires involving electric vehicles. High pressure water mist systems Task in the event of an e-car fire is usually to move the o...
For many years, Italy has been demanding the active use of fire fighting systems in trains in addition to the usual use of fire detection systems. Following this demand, a part of the TGV fleet to be used in the future on the high-speed line between Milan and Paris will therefore also be retrofitted with a fire fighting system from AQUASYS. The first retrofit sets of the high-pressure water mist system will already be delivered this year. Existing train structure As a result, the customer rec...
To protect the parking garage of a new apartment building in the center of Leipzig, the responsible persons decided on a fire fighting system by AQUASYS. It offers several advantages both in terms of challenging technical conditions and in terms of economic efficiency. High-quality design of AQUASYS technology enables long life and flexibility. Battery charging stations Compared to sprinkler systems, the AQUASYS system uses significantly less water, is far more efficient and the components su...
High-pressure water mist systems offer unique possibilities for active fire fighting even under critical conditions through the use of innovative spray technology and high-quality materials. One of the manufacturers of this technology is AQUASYS from Linz, which has been supplying the highest quality materials and engineering since 1993, developing them to customer specifications and installing them at national and international customers. Gas extinguishing systems High-pressure water mist (H...
In order to further increase the safety of passengers and carriages on the red metro line in Los Angeles, the fire fighting system with high-pressure water mist (HPWM) from AQUASYS will soon ensure this. Talgo, the train manufacturer awarded for the modernization, is currently equipping 37 sets of the existing A650 metro trains with the AQUASYS HPWM system. This is the first time that this innovative technology is being used in North America. Hydraulic preliminary tests AQUASYS achieved the e...
AQUASYS supplies the high-pressure water mist (HPWM) system for the protection of a new test bench for cars at a well-known university in Germany. The planning was carried out in cooperation with a leading test bench manufacturer, and as a special feature, the protection is primarily provided by the AQUASYS pop-up nozzles sunk into the floor. This very efficient cooling system protects the highly modern and sensitive test equipment in case of fire and contributes significantly to the safet...
AQUASYS delivers 40 wall hydrant systems with high-pressure water mist including 6 pump stations to a well-known R&D partner for the automotive industry. In case of fire they protect more than 100 component, engine, transmission, and roller testing systems in 8 buildings. The decision for the AQUASYS system was based on comparative tests where the suitability and efficiency of the system in direct competition with another existing system was tested and proven on the basis of a 1.5 MW refere...
Since 2013 AQUASYS supplies high-pressure water mist systems for the protection of transformers for the public power grid operator BEST Mumbai in India. In addition to the usual scope of supply with valves, pipeline and nozzle network, the systems include a power-independent operation solution to ensure the availability of the system even in the case of a power breakdown. And this is how the fire-fighting system works: Water-filled bottles are pressurized via nitrogen accumulators. When the HPW...
AQUASYS assures customers, suppliers and business partners that the company will continue to live up to role as a responsible Austrian business even during the corona virus pandemic. AQUASYS would be supporting the containment of the corona virus. For this reason, the employees have been instructed last week to work from home via home office and to use the possibilities of digital & interactive equipment to hold internal and external appointments & meetings exclusively "in virtual space...
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