Engine test cells in order to meet high safety and reliability requirements, engines, motors and similar technical equipment are subjected to intensive testing in so called 'engine test cells'. During such tests, which may be performed without permanent staff supervision, there is an increased fire risk as a consequence of the shear physical loads placed upon the test components. High temperatures of the engines and strong ventilation create additional problems when considering the methods of extinguishing.

In the past the protection of engine test cells was often exclusively by gas extinguishing systems, using e. g. Halon or CO2. The latter today is the most common gas being used for this type of risk. A serious disadvantage in the use of CO2 as a fire-fighting medium, is its toxicity and very severe life safety risks. It is also necessary to provide an airtight environment to contain the gas after discharge FOGTEC systems are not susceptible to these problems and are totally safe to personnel that may be in the area during discharge.

The cooling effect of extinguishing gases is negligible. Even in the case of a small fire, damage due to the fire's heat cannot be reduced by the use of gas agents. FOGTEC systems however reduce the room temperature within second of discharge, this minimises the damage from heat. FOGTEC systems use a fraction of the water that you would expect from a typical sprinkler system. This in turn leads to very little (if any) water damage. Stand down time of expensive tests cells after an activation of a FOGTEC system, due to water or heat damage is short. Additionally, the system is re-charged and put back on standby very quickly at very low cost.