Firewater tank solution secures fire protection at airport in Norway 

ViaCon delivered a customised 210 m³ firewater tank with an integrated pump room to meet fire protection requirements in an airport project in Norway. 

The Challenge 

In an airport project in Norway, the contractor needed a reliable firewater solution to comply with fire protection regulations. The system had to provide 210 m³ of firewater storage and deliver a required flow of 50 litres per second for one hour. 

In addition to storage capacity, the project required an integrated pumping solution capable of supporting dependable operation in a critical infrastructure environment. 

The Solution 

To meet the project requirements, ViaCon delivered a customised firewater tank solution in Norway based on PE-coated, hot-dip galvanised corrugated steel. 

The solution consisted of a D3000 tank with a length of 36 metres and an integrated pump room. The system was equipped with: 

  • 2 pumps with a flow capacity of 50 l/s, 
  • control units for the pumps, 
  • level sensors, 
  • an electronic inlet filling valve, 
  • flotation valves for operation in case of power failure, 
  • and sprinkler suction pipes connected to external sprinkler pumps. 

This provided the customer with a complete and reliable firewater solution tailored to the specific needs of the airport project. 

The ViaCon Advantage 

By choosing ViaCon’s firewater tank solution, the customer received a customised system combining water storage and pumping functions in one integrated installation. 

In addition to meeting the required firewater volume and flow performance, the solution offers a low CO₂ footprint and an estimated service life of more than 80 years. This provides a durable and efficient alternative for critical fire protection applications. 

Technical specifications

  • Application: Firewater tank for airport project 
  • Location: Norway 
  • Storage volume: 210 m³ 
  • Tank type: PE-coated, hot-dip galvanised corrugated steel tank 
  • Diameter: D3000 
  • Length: 36 m 
  • Pump room: Integrated 
  • Pumps: 2 pcs 
  • Pump capacity: 50 l/s 
  • Pump controls: Included 
  • Level sensors: Included 
  • Inlet valve: Electronic filling valve 
  • Backup function: Flotation valves in case of electricity failure 
  • Sprinkler connection: Suction pipes connected to external sprinkler pumps