TurbineProtect

The gas turbine is the heart of the gas- and steam-generating station. Its main components are housed in an acoustic enclosure for reasons of noise protection.

• Hot surfaces on which lubricating oil can ignite
• High fire load

Carbon dioxide extinguishing system ensure quick, residue-free fire extinguishing, even in areas which are difficult to access. In large turbines low pressure CO2 extinguishing systems are frequently used, since due to the liquid storage only a small amount of space is required for a lot of extinguishing agent. Alternatively Minifog ProCon XP high-pressure water mist extinguishing systems offer reliable protection. Compared to classical water spray extinguishing systems, Minifog ProCon XP however reduces the consumption of extinguishing water by approx. 95%. This extremely low consumption of extinguishing water reduces the risk of water damage and thermal warping of hot machine parts to a minimum. A fire detection system releases the extinguishing system by means of UniVario flame- and heat detectors.

Whether hydraulically controlled valves, turbines or generator bearings, oil supply pumps, turbine conditioning rooms or oil tank and pipe rooms, all of these sections are part of the steam turbine area.

• Flammable liquids
• Leaks in the lubricating- and control oil system
• Hot surfaces

Extinguishing is preferably via release of the automatic or semi-automatic Minifog ProCon water mist extinguishing system. Because of the significantly lower exposure with extinguishing water in comparison with a conventional deluge system, the danger of thermal warping in hot turbine components or turbine bearings is thereby considerably reduced. The release of the extinguishing systems is via a fire detection system using intelligent UniVario flame- and heat detectors. This can also be used to monitor the process.