Project: FireDos firefighting monitors installed at waste plant in Macau
Iain Hoey
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Fire protection upgrade supports expanded Macau waste facility
FireDos has reported that its remote-controlled M2 firefighting monitors have been installed at the Macau Waste Incineration Plant following a capacity expansion completed in August 2024.
The installation is part of a fire protection system upgrade for the plant’s third construction phase, located in the Pac On area of Taipa, Macau.
The facility processes municipal solid waste and converts thermal energy into electricity.
FireDos said the customer requested FM-approved, explosion-proof electric monitors with wireless remote control and a control cabinet.
The company supplied four M2-AC400-50 monitors with multi-purpose nozzles via Shanghai Vision Mechanical Joint Co., Ltd.
Equipment designed for explosion-prone environments
FireDos stated that all monitors and control components are FM-certified and ATEX-approved.
It explained that explosion protection is critical in incineration facilities due to the presence of combustible gases and fine dusts.
The company noted that each M2 fire monitor can deliver up to 2,500 litres per minute and supports both hollow jet and spray jet discharge through a stepless nozzle adjustment.
According to FireDos, the system is electrically operated and centrally managed, with water piping, cabling and control cabinets installed above the waste bunker.
It added that all four monitors are controlled via radio remote to allow simultaneous and precise operation.
Fire monitor placement ensures full coverage of pit
The monitors were installed in pairs on opposite sides of the incinerator’s garbage pit, at a height of 23 metres.
FireDos stated that this positioning allows the water streams to reach any area within the pit simultaneously.
The company said this arrangement improves the effectiveness and consistency of the suppression system across the full volume of the waste bunker.
Commissioning required local and remote collaboration
FireDos reported that Shanghai Vision was responsible for the local implementation.
The company delivered a six-hour remote training session to Shanghai Vision’s technical personnel ahead of installation.
FireDos remained online during the commissioning days to assist with real-time troubleshooting and final adjustments.
It noted that additional customer requests for on-site service during commissioning created challenges that were resolved through coordination with the local team.
Project marks Phase III of long-running waste facility
The plant has been operating since 1992 and was previously expanded in 2008.
FireDos said the Phase III expansion increased the plant’s daily treatment capacity by 1,300 tonnes.
It added that the site now contributes further to the city’s waste-to-energy goals through improved energy recovery from combustion.
The company said its system was chosen to meet the customer’s specifications for a proven fire safety solution.
FireDos firefighting monitors installed at waste plant in Macau: Summary
FireDos has installed four M2 firefighting monitors at the Macau Waste Incineration Plant.
The system was delivered via Shanghai Vision Mechanical Joint Co., Ltd.
Each monitor is FM-certified and ATEX-approved.
The monitors provide a water flow rate of up to 2,500 litres per minute.
They can be operated simultaneously via radio remote control.
They were installed at 23 metres above the waste pit to provide full coverage.
FireDos delivered six hours of online commissioning training.
The company also supported the local team during on-site commissioning.
The customer requested explosion-proof, FM-approved monitors with wireless control.
The installation follows a facility upgrade completed in August 2024.
The plant now processes an additional 1,300 tonnes of waste per day.
FireDos said the solution meets the requirements for high safety standards.
All monitors and components are managed by a central control cabinet.
