Fire protection for transformer stations

The challenges

... in fire protection for transformer stations are manifold and include various aspects.

  • High fire load: insulating oils can lead to rapid fire and smoke development in the event of a fire.
  • Risk of explosion: risk of explosions due to overheated or damaged transformers.
  • Short circuits: insulation faults or material fatigue can lead to sparking.
  • Accessibility : limited access makes it difficult to deploy extinguishing technology and firefighters.
  • Effective choice of extinguishing agent: water-based extinguishing agents are unsuitable due to the electrical hazard. Specific gas or aerosol extinguishing systems are required to prevent short circuits.
  • Protection against toxic fumes: fires in transformer stations release highly toxic gases that endanger people and the environment.
  • Emergency concept: emergency concepts for the rapid restoration of the power supply are necessary.

Effective fire protection for transformer stations requires special extinguishing systems, reliable fire detection, and preventive maintenance measures. The risk of fires and their consequences can only be minimised through a combination of technical monitoring and rapid countermeasures.

Our fire extinguishing system: AeroPro

Integrate our AeroPro extinguishing system into your fire protection concept!

Aerosol fire extinguishing systems can easily be integrated into transformer stations. They can be configured with electronic, thermal, or pneumatic triggers and respond in seconds. The alarm is signalled with signal lights, acoustic signals, and activation of the fire alarm system.

In the event of a fire, AeroPro has a dual effect: it removes the oxidising agent from the fire and provides molecular cooling.

 
 
Standards & guidelines:


DIN EN IEC 62271, DIN EN 50588, EltBauVO §8, VdS 2023, VdS 3547, NFPA 850, UL 347, UL 1558

ProduCt highlights:

+ No control necessary (no current required) +

+ Electrically non-conductive – this means: no electrical short circuits +

+ Residue-free evaporation +

+ Safe for people and the environment +

+ Low maintenance +

+ Cascadable, etc. +