The power of the storage system determines how much power the system can draw or deliver at a given moment. Its selection depends on, among other things, the characteristics of the loads, the consumption peaks that occur, the required backup power function and how the storage system will be used.

Capacity determines the amount of energy that can be stored. It should not be selected solely on the basis of annual energy consumption. What matters most is the daily consumption and production profile, the expected operating time and the strategy for using the storage system.

Put simply: power [kW/MW] tells you how fast the storage system can deliver or draw energy, while capacity [kWh/MWh] defines how much energy it can store. Both parameters must be matched to the specific application.

Yes. The storage system can support electric vehicle charging infrastructure by supplying additional power during intensive charging and limiting the momentary demand for power drawn directly from the grid.

No. Whether the investment makes sense depends on the plant's energy profile and the expected benefits. In some companies the greatest value will be reducing energy costs, in others securing the production process, increasing self-consumption of renewable energy or improving grid parameters.

The cost depends on, among other things, the required power and capacity, the type of batteries, the power electronics infrastructure, the method of integration with the existing installation and the required functions. This is why pricing should be preceded by an analysis of the company's needs.

There is no single payback period that applies to all investments. It depends on, among other things, how the storage system is used, the energy consumption profile, energy prices, renewable sources and the costs the storage system helps to reduce. A reliable assessment requires an analysis of the specific case.

An industrial energy storage system is a system that allows electricity to be stored and used at another time. In a company it can be used not only to store surplus energy, but also to manage power, optimise costs, increase self-consumption of renewable energy, improve power supply parameters and ensure business continuity.

The system draws energy from the grid or a local source, e.g. a photovoltaic installation, stores it in batteries and releases it at the moment defined by the control strategy. The energy management system decides when energy should be stored or used.

Potential savings may result from, among other things, shifting energy consumption between periods with different prices, reducing power peaks, making greater use of own renewable energy and improving the energy parameters of the installation. The actual benefits, however, depend on the energy profile of the specific company.

The FOGTEC high-pressure water mist system offered by mcr holds a National Technical Assessment and a National Certificate of Constancy of Performance issued by CNBOP-PIB.

FOGTEC also offers solutions designed to protect energy storage systems and lithium-ion batteries.

However, due to the nature of thermal runaway, protecting such installations requires a solution verified for the specific system and fire scenario, rather than a standard system applied without appropriate testing.

Yes. FOGTEC develops systems designed to protect, among others, transformers, generators, turbines and other elements of energy infrastructure.

The technology can be used for selected hazards involving flammable liquids, but the effectiveness of the solution must result from an appropriate test scenario and design rules for the specific application.

The design is based on the type of protected risk and the results of the relevant fire tests.

On this basis, the type and layout of nozzles, hydraulic parameters, water source and pump unit configuration are selected, among other things.

This is why a water mist installation should not be designed simply by analogy with a conventional sprinkler system.

Depending on the application and the market, the relevant water mist standards and guidelines are applied, including NFPA 750, VdS 3188 and other standards and test procedures.

Full-scale fire tests for the specific type of hazard are also of key importance.

It is an active fire suppression technology in which water is broken up under high pressure into very small droplets.

Their large combined surface area enables intensive heat absorption using far less water than conventional large-droplet systems.

The basic difference lies in the droplet size and the way water is used.

A conventional sprinkler uses larger droplets and a higher water flow. High-pressure water mist breaks water up into very fine droplets, significantly increasing their contact surface with the hot surroundings.

This makes it possible to achieve intensive cooling with a lower water demand.

Consumption depends on the protected risk and the system configuration.

In some applications high-pressure water mist systems can use less than 20% of the water required by traditional sprinkler systems, which means a reduction of around 80% or more.

The exact value must always be determined for the specific project.

Yes – high-pressure water mist systems can be used in spaces occupied by people.

Unlike systems that rely on lowering the oxygen concentration throughout the whole room, with water mist the effect of steam on oxygen is concentrated mainly in the hot fire zone.

PSIM – Physical Security Information Management – is a software platform used to integrate information from many security systems and technical installations.

It does not replace individual systems such as video surveillance or access control. It combines them into a single environment, allowing the operator to manage events based on information from many sources.

A BMS focuses primarily on managing building services – including HVAC, energy, lighting and technical installations.

PSIM focuses on security and incident management, integrating fire alarm systems, CCTV, access control and intrusion detection systems, among others.

Both solutions can work together and exchange data.

GEMOS is Ela-compil's proprietary PSIM platform designed to integrate security and building services systems.

It provides, among other things, central visualisation, alarm handling, procedure execution, reporting and management of information from multiple installations.

GEMOS can integrate, among others, fire alarm systems, CCTV, access control, intrusion and hold-up alarm systems, voice alarm systems, building automation, ventilation and smoke extraction systems, and other technical systems.

The scope of integration depends on the communication interface available for the given solution.

Not always. One of the key advantages of GEMOS is the ability to integrate existing systems from different manufacturers. Ela-compil has more than 350 integration interfaces and can also develop interfaces for specific projects.

Connecting the systems makes it possible to automatically link a given event with the relevant camera image.

For example, an alarm from access control or the fire alarm system can automatically display to the operator the image from cameras located near the place of the event.

Yes. Fire alarm systems are one of the core groups of systems integrated by GEMOS. The platform works with solutions from many fire alarm system manufacturers.

Yes. Response procedures related to specific events can be mapped in the system. When an alarm is received, the platform can present the relevant information to the operator and indicate the next actions to be taken.

Yes. Platforms of this type make it possible to record events and how they were handled. This data can later be used for incident analysis, audits and procedure optimisation.

Yes. The platform can be scaled from a single building to large complexes and multi-site installations. Ela-compil also points to the possibility of implementing the system in stages.

No. mcrCity is available without creating an account or logging in. Simply enter the platform and start exploring.

Yes! You can return to selected scenes and animations as many times as you like. You can watch a specific solution in action again or go back to a building you are interested in.

Yes. The animations come with voice-over commentary that explains the hazards presented, how the technologies work and the benefits of using them.

Yes. Once you have selected a technology you are interested in, you can open a window with detailed information, learn about its key functions and benefits, and go to related projects.

Of course! If a technology catches your interest, you can go straight from mcrCity to the contact form and send a request for quotation. Our experts will help you choose a solution that meets the needs of your project.

We created mcrCity for everyone who wants to learn more about modern safety technologies. The platform is particularly useful for designers, architects, investors, contractors, facility managers and fire protection specialists.

No. In mcrCity you will discover a broad ecosystem of mcr Group technologies – from passive and active fire protection, through smoke control systems and structural fire protection, to security systems integration and energy management and storage solutions.

No. You can explore individual scenes at your own pace or choose a summary video that presents the key solutions used in a given building. You decide how much time you want to spend exploring mcrCity.

It's simple! Choose the building or sector you are interested in on the interactive city map. Then explore the available spaces and scenes by hovering over the highlighted elements. This launches animations showing the hazards and how mcr solutions work.

Yes! In every building you can launch a summary video that presents the key hazards and mcr solutions in one coherent story. The animations come with voice-over commentary, so you can get to know the whole building without having to explore the individual scenes yourself.

Depending on the product and the way it is placed on the market, these may include European or national technical assessments, declarations of performance and the required certificates.

The documentation should confirm that the system can be used in the specific configuration and for the required fire resistance class.

The thickness of the protection depends on factors such as the required fire resistance class, the type of steel section, the section factor, the critical temperature and the properties of the specific system.

The selection should be based on the product's technical documentation and the parameters of the structure.

Yes.

Depending on the type of element and the project requirements, suitable spray or board systems can be used to limit the heating of the concrete and the reinforcement.

In certain cases, yes.

When exposed to fire, timber chars, which reduces the effective cross-section of the element.

Properly selected protection systems can influence the heating process and the behaviour of the element under fire conditions. They should be used in accordance with the documentation and the scope of the tested solution.

Board systems are particularly useful when fire protection encasement of structural elements or building services is required.

They can be used to protect columns, beams, floors and certain service ducts, among others, in accordance with the documentation of the specific system.

These are solutions for sealing the points where building services pass through walls and floors with a required fire resistance.

Their purpose is to limit the passage of fire and hot gases through service openings and to maintain the required integrity and insulation of the separating element.

Yes, but not every system is suitable for such conditions.

For external applications, moisture, temperature, UV radiation and other environmental factors must be taken into account.

The selection should take into account the appropriate exposure category as well as the requirements for substrate preparation and topcoats.

Yes.

The condition of coatings, sprays and encasements should be inspected throughout the service life of the building.

Mechanical damage, substrate corrosion, moisture or improper installation work can affect the effectiveness of the protection.

Yes.

In many cases, the structure can be protected during modernisation or a change of use of the building.

However, the choice of technology depends on the accessibility of the elements, the condition of the substrate, the required fire resistance and the conditions under which the work is carried out.

No.

Whether a specific fire resistance class can be achieved depends on the type of element being protected, the system used, its thickness and the scope of tested and assessed configurations.

It should not be assumed that the name or a general declaration of a product alone guarantees a specific class for every structure.