Passive fire protection in industrial plants is one of the most critical aspects of ensuring the structural and operational safety of facilities such as refineries, petrochemical plants, power stations, and chemical processing plants.
In fire scenarios, especially hydrocarbon fires, structures must maintain their integrity long enough to allow personnel evacuation and emergency response operations. To achieve this, the use of fireproof cementitious mortars has become one of the most effective solutions within Passive Fire Protection (PFP) systems.
In this context, ALFRAN’s FIRE IND stands out as an advanced technical solution for the fireproofing of industrial structures.
WHAT IS FIRE IND?
FIRE IND is an inorganic hydraulic-setting cementitious mortar specifically developed for hydrocarbon fire protection in industrial plants.
This fireproof mortar is designed to protect structures exposed to high-intensity fires such as those that may occur in:
- Refineries
- Petrochemical plants
- Oil & gas facilities
- Power generation plants
- Chemical plants
- High-risk industrial facilities
Its application is straightforward, requiring only the addition of water and mixing prior to installation, which facilitates on-site use and enables fast and efficient execution.
FIRE PROTECTION MECHANISMS
FIRE IND cementitious fireproofing mortar enhances the safety of industrial facilities through several simultaneous protection mechanisms.
PROTECTION OF LOAD-BEARING STRUCTURES
In the event of a fire, columns, beams, and steel structures are critical elements. If they rapidly reach high temperatures, they can lose their load-bearing capacity and lead to structural collapse.
The application of fireproof mortar to structural components acts as a thermal barrier that delays heat transfer to the core of the material.
This allows:
- Increased fire resistance ratings (REI)
- Extended structural stability during a fire
- Safer personnel evacuation
PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INSTALLATIONS
In addition to load-bearing structures, industrial plants contain numerous critical systems that must remain operational during a fire event.
FIRE IND cementitious mortar can be used to protect:
- Steel structures
- Industrial equipment supports
- Cable trays
- Electrical installations
- Process systems
This type of protection is particularly important in industries such as oil & gas, energy, chemical, and petrochemical sectors, where hydrocarbon fires can generate extremely high temperatures.
INDUSTRIAL FIREPROOFING SOLUTIONS WITH ALFRAN
At ALFRAN, we have extensive experience in the development of passive fire protection solutions for industrial applications.
Our approach combines:
- Engineering expertise
- Supply of tested and certified construction systems
- On-site application by specialized teams
- Compliance with current regulations and industry standards
For decades, we have worked on projects across some of the most demanding industrial sectors, including:
- Steel industry
- Cement industry
- Oil & gas
- Energy sector
- Chemical industry
Our expertise in fireproof mortars enables us to provide comprehensive turnkey solutions tailored to the specific requirements and safety needs of each facility.
