Fire Suppression

Water Mist

Water mist fire suppression systems use ultra-fine water droplets to rapidly cool flames, displace oxygen around the fire and absorb heat energy.

This combination makes water mist extremely effective at controlling fires quickly while using significantly less water than traditional sprinkler systems.

For facilities such as data centres, critical infrastructure sites, energy facilities and high-value commercial environments, water mist provides an ideal balance between powerful fire suppression and reduced risk of water damage. By limiting water usage, these systems help protect equipment, minimise business disruption and support faster recovery following an incident.

Through the combined capabilities of CTS, we deliver consultancy, design, installation and lifecycle support for advanced water mist systems, tailored to the risks and operational requirements of complex facilities.

Types of Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems

CTS provides several types of water mist suppression systems depending on the size of the environment, fire risk and required system performance.

High Pressure Water Mist

Uses high-pressure pumps to force water through specialised nozzles, producing extremely fine mist droplets that rapidly cool flames and displace oxygen.

Low Pressure Water Mist

Uses lower operating pressures to produce slightly larger droplets, providing effective fire control while simplifying system design and maintenance.

Deluge Systems

An open-nozzle system where water is released simultaneously across a protected area once detection confirms a fire. Designed to rapidly flood high-risk zones

Why Choose Water Mist Fire Suppression?

Water mist systems are increasingly used in mission-critical environments because they combine effective fire suppression with reduced infrastructure impact.

Key benefits include:

Rapid fire knock-down through cooling and oxygen displacement
Up to 90% less water usage compared with conventional sprinklers
Reduced water damage to equipment and facilities
Improved visibility during fires due to smoke suppression
Suitable for complex or sensitive environments
Flexible design for both localised and total flooding protection

Where Water Mist Systems Are Used

Water mist suppression is commonly installed in environments where traditional sprinkler systems may pose operational risks or where enhanced fire control is required.

Typical sectors include:

Data centres and server rooms
Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)
Power generation and energy facilities
Marine and offshore installations
Industrial processing facilities
Historic buildings and cultural sites
Commercial and high-rise buildings

In these environments, water mist systems provide fast fire control while protecting high-value equipment and infrastructure.

Protect Your Critical Environment with Water Mist Suppression

Water mist fire suppression provides an effective balance between powerful fire control and reduced water impact. CTS designs, installs and supports tailored water mist systems that help organisations protect valuable assets, maintain operational resilience and meet the demands of complex, high-risk environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to some of the most common questions about water mist technology.

A water mist fire suppression system uses ultra-fine water droplets to cool flames, absorb heat and suppress fires quickly. It uses far less water than conventional sprinkler systems while providing effective fire protection.

Water mist systems offer rapid fire suppression, reduced water usage, lower risk of water damage, effective cooling and smoke suppression, making them ideal for protecting valuable assets and critical infrastructure.

Water mist systems are commonly installed in data centres, energy facilities, industrial sites, commercial buildings, marine environments, heritage properties and other locations where traditional sprinklers may not be the best solution.

Unlike conventional sprinklers, water mist systems use much finer droplets and significantly less water. This allows them to control fires effectively while reducing water damage and supporting faster recovery after an incident.

Yes. CTS provides consultancy, system design, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance, ensuring every water mist solution is tailored to the specific risks and operational requirements of your facility.

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