Fire suppression system for Wind turbines

Advances in technology are also minimising the fire risks posed by wind turbines. Nevertheless, additional measures such as automatic fire suppression systems are often required when wind turbines are erected in and around forests, close to residential areas and in nature reserves. While fires in wind turbines are generally comparable to other fires in electrical areas, fire protection solutions must meet more stringent requirements due to the difficulty of accessing them.

Automatic fire suppression systems are ideal for providing additional protection against damage and operational downtime or fire spreading to the surrounding area.

Extinguishing systems for wind turbines must meet certain requirements in order to function effectively and be economical at the same time. For example, it is important to store the extinguishing agent locally, directly at the risk point in the nacelle, so that no pipes need to be pulled into the wind turbines. Maintenance costs also play a major role, as wind turbines are difficult and costly to access due to their height and often remote locations. A large number of sensors then decide whether cabinets, the nacelle or the tower are extinguished individually or in combination.

Function of aerosol fire suppression systems

Stat-X fire suppression systems are easily scalable and extinguish fires by flooding the nacelle, individual cabinets or the tower of the wind turbine with a potassium aerosol, which interrupts the chain reaction of the fire. The fire is thus extinguished within a few seconds before it can spread and cause major damage and danger. The aerosol remains in the nacelle for up to two hours, ensuring a high level of post-fire safety. No piping or cylinder room is required and the system is not pressurised.