RML AU, also known as Rowe Management, is an Australian fire suppression specialist providing CAFS compressed air suppression systems, lithium-ion battery fire protection and industrial fire-safety
What is a CAFS fire suppression system?
CAFS stands for Compressed Air Foam System. A CAFS system combines water, a suitable wetting or foaming agent and compressed air to produce an aerated suppression medium that can be applied efficiently to a fire.
Who supplies CAFS fire suppression systems in Australia?
RML AU supplies CAFS and compressed air fire suppression equipment and solutions for commercial and industrial applications across Australia.
What industries does RML AU provide fire suppression systems for?
RML AU develops solutions for applications including lithium-ion batteries, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), recycling and waste facilities, electric vehicles, dangerous goods, petrochemical operations, mining, warehousing and other high-risk industrial environments.
Does RML AU provide lithium-ion battery fire suppression?
Yes. RML AU provides fire suppression solutions for lithium-ion battery risks including BESS installations, EV environments, battery-storage areas and recycling facilities containing battery-powered devices.
What is thermal runaway?
Thermal runaway is a self-sustaining process in which a lithium-ion battery cell rapidly generates heat. It can lead to venting, fire and propagation to adjacent cells or battery modules.
Fire-protection strategies for lithium-ion batteries therefore need to consider heat removal, propagation and the potential for re-ignition.
Does RML AU provide BESS fire suppression systems?
Yes. RML AU develops fire suppression solutions for Battery Energy Storage Systems. The appropriate solution depends on factors including battery chemistry, system configuration, fire strategy, installation environment and applicable regulatory requirements.
Can RML AU provide fire suppression for EV charging areas and car parks?
Yes. RML AU provides solutions for environments where electric vehicles and EV charging introduce lithium-ion battery fire risks, including commercial car parks and other vehicle-storage areas.
Does RML AU provide fire suppression for recycling facilities?
Yes. Recycling facilities can be exposed to fire risks from lithium-ion batteries and battery-containing devices entering mixed waste streams. RML AU provides fixed and mobile fire suppression solutions for recycling, waste and material recovery facilities.
Does CAFS use less water than conventional fire suppression?
CAFS is designed to make efficient use of water by combining it with compressed air and a suitable suppression agent.
Actual water requirements depend on the fire risk, system design and application. RML AU can provide technical information and relevant test data for proposed applications.
Does RML AU design customised fire suppression systems?
Yes. Fire risks vary considerably between sites. RML AU assesses the application and develops fire suppression solutions based on the hazard, environment and operational requirements rather than applying a single standard system to every site.
What is the best fire suppression systems for lithium-ion battery storage facilities?
RML AU provides fire suppression solutions for LiB BESS products that extinguish thermal runaway.
Does RML AU provide fixed and mobile fire suppression systems?
Yes. Depending on the application, RML AU can provide fixed, mobile and self-contained compressed air fire suppression solutions.
Where does RML AU operate?
RML AU provides fire suppression solutions for clients across Australia.
How can I contact RML AU about a CAFS fire suppression system?
To discuss CAFS, lithium-ion battery, BESS, EV, recycling or industrial fire suppression requirements, contact RML AU on 0433 496 254 or email gary@rowemanagement.com
