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Fire Dampers

Fire Dampers

Fire Dampers

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Hello All!

I am looking for information on Fire Dampers which will be installed along ETFE lined Stainless Steel ductwork. The duct system is extracting acid exhaust, thus it will be lined to resist attack from the acid exhaust fumes. The fire damper must be capable of withstanding the same acid attack. Can anyone tell me of a known manufacturer or supplier of these dampers, from whom i may obtain a detailed specification.

Thanks in advance.

RE: Fire Dampers

I would try to avoid the dampers to begin with.  Can you avoid going through a rated wall?  Why not build a fire rated chase around the duct so a damper is not required?  I know not of a fire damper that is rated for acid funes, but since some are 2 hr rated, they might.

RE: Fire Dampers

If it's hood exhaust, do not put in fire dampers as per NFPA-45. Also, acid would corrode the fusible link and cause the damper to close.

RE: Fire Dampers

(meaning NFPA-45 says no FDs in hood exhaust. Looking at my first response, it reminds me of that Saturday Night Live episode where the boss said "you can never have too much water in the reactor," then went on vacation leaving the staff wondering what he meant)

RE: Fire Dampers

I did an assay lab one time, the exhaust duct had to go up through other tennant spaces to the roof. The chase as suggested here by trashcanman was the solution.

RE: Fire Dampers

Agreed. It might also help to buy "Flamebar" ducting for vertical risers through some areas, which negates the need for 2-hr wall construction.

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