Fire suppression with all the current methods of detection and extinguishing rely on one simple fact, a fire must have already started, before their system activates. No matter how good the fire protection is some damage will occur. The ultimate form of fire protection is to prevent ignition in the first place. This is how the Resources oxygen reduction process differs from all other traditional systems. It is pro-active rather then re-active. The system is 100% effective in preventing a fire of any origin and size, but is also safe for humans to occupy and work safely. Prevention is always better then the cure.

An exciting, proven, technology to protect libraries, museums, art galleries and historical buildings from fire has emerged. NITRO GUARD prevents fires from starting, allows continuous human occupation of protected area, causes no secondary damage and offers high reliability. Nitro Guard is also referred to as hypoxic air (reduced oxygen concentration)Nitro Guard has predetermined, preprogrammed oxygen levels to protect against any fire threat. Fully benign to environment, not toxic, no residue, no risk of corrosion, never runs empty, and no installation of pipes nozzles etc.applicable to small or large enclosed areas. National statistics indicate that Libraries and museums have over 200 fires per year, with 36% intentional for libraries. Electrical distribution causing the vast remainder, which we also eliminate, through our smoke detectors

Fire protection of libraries, museums, art galleries and historical buildings is a major challenge as they typically involve irreplaceable documents, paintings and other high value objects that are tender and easily damaged if subjected to smoke, heat or extinguishing agents. To avoid water damage caused by sprinkler systems, water mist and foams, many have looked at various means of gas extinguishing. Automatic gas extinguishing, however, has not proven ideal because it requires evacuation and air tight enclosures. Gas systems are prone to failure because they involve multiple sub-systems to detect, activate and operate. They quickly run empty and may depend on external power supply. Gas systems also do not cool the fire source, so that reignition frequently occur from doors being opened, from gas leakage of the enclosure or due to layering of the gas towards ceiling or floor. Gas systems prevent staff from entering room to remove or protect collections until the firefighters arrive. One disadvantage of all conventional active fire protection systems is that they do not prevent damage by the initial fire prior to extinguishment. Another disadvantage of existing conventional fire suppression systems are all cause secondary damage to the protected objects.

If someone offered you medicine that would prevent you from being sick again, would you take it? PREVENTION is always better then any possible cure.
An important advantage of Resources NITRO GUARD fire prevention system over all other existing fire extinguishing technologies is that our fire prevention agent is the air we breathe which is produced on site by equipment that consumes nothing but electricity.
Fire prevention and control has long dealt with the familiar fire triangle consisting of heat, fuel and oxygen. All three of which are required to iniate and support combustion. It is also a well established, that nitrogen, constituting 79% of Earth’s atmosphere air, can significantly influence combustion. Nitrogen molecules at common flame temperatures do not return the absorbed thermal radiation. Rather it is continuously removed from the combustion zone by the convection process. Because of this an increase of nitrogen concentration in the environment cause a mass proportional increase in the total loss of emitted thermal energy which inhibits combustion. Increasing the nitrogen content in the gaseous mixture affects its molecular kinetic properties reducing the availability of oxygen molecules for combustion.

Despite the best efforts of fire suppression engineers current fire systems are riddled with problems and may be deemed insufficient to protect against the myriad of fire threats. Heightened security concerns since 9/11 coupled with tightening environmental regulations governing fire-suppression devices has prompted the examination of current fire protection systems. A search for innovations and new design concepts in this industry has led to NITRO GUARD discovery.

Part of this fire prevention system includes, ultra sophisticated air sampling fire detection devices that will be used to detect the invisible by product materials which may degrade during the precombustion stages of an incipient fire. In operation, air samples of the controlled atmosphere are continuously drawn from the monitored protected environment, typically through a sampling pipe network with the aid of a high efficiency aspirator. Wiring used is a comprehensive fault tolerant closed 2 wire communications loop. It links the detectors, displays, programmers, and remote units on a daisy chain loop, which automatically detects communication failures. A software package allows the user to monitor, configure and control system from a central location. Fire detection device, first stage alarm levels (ALERT) may simply indicate that the system has detected something out of the ordinary and consequently should be investigated. The second level (ACTION) indicates that a potential fire exists and that emergency procedure should be implemented. The third level (FIRE) signifies an actual fire condition, which obviously will not happen in NITRO GUARD prevention mode.

Human beings have altered ambient air for hundreds of years. It has been used successfully in the medical field for the past forty years. Reduction of oxygen in the air by replacement with nitrogen effectively extinguished fire. Permanently maintaining this lower level of oxygen in a facility prevents materials from being ignited. This effect is due to a changed mixing ration of oxygen and nitrogen with fewer oxygen molecules available for the combustion process. Although this method of fire prevention was recognized years ago, until recent technological and economic developments, it was monetarily impossible to mass market.