Fire suppression for wind turbines

Fire protection for wind turbines is becoming increasingly important due to the growing share of wind energy in the overall power supply and the increasing density of buildings.

Fire suppression systems for wind turbines

Advances in technological development are also minimizing the fire risks of wind turbines. Nevertheless, additional measures such as automatic fire suppression systems are still required when wind turbines are erected in and near forests, close to residential areas and in nature conservation areas. While wind turbine fires are generally comparable to other fires in electrical areas, the fire protection solutions must meet more stringent requirements due to their difficult accessibility.

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

Fire suppression systems for wind energy plants

Extinguishing systems for wind turbines must meet certain requirements in order to function effectively and be economical at the same time. For example, local storage of the extinguishing agent directly at the point of risk in the nacelle is important in order to avoid having to pull pipes into the wind turbines. Maintenance costs also play a major role, as wind turbines are difficult and expensive to reach due to their height and often remote locations. A large number of factors determine whether cabinets, the nacelle or the tower are to be extinguished individually or in combination.

Stat-X® aerosol fire suppression systems for wind turbines

How aerosol fire suppression systems work

Stat-X® aerosol 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 that interrupts the chain reaction of the fire. The fire is extinguished within a few seconds before it can spread and cause major damage and danger. The aerosol remains in the gondola for up to two hours, ensuring a high level of post-fire safety. No pipes or storage tanks are required and the system is not under pressure.

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Key benefits of an aerosol fire suppression system for wind turbines

Low installation and maintenance costs
Scalability
Extinguishing agent is stored unpressurized and locally in the extinguishing generator
Long service life of up to 20 years
Non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-electrically conductive (tested up to 40,000V)
Stand-alone or compatible with any fire alarm system

Playing it safe – with degesa

Comprehensive & customised

Degesa is a leading Berlin-based security technology company for industry and commerce. Our customers are some of the largest companies in the world and our work extends far beyond the borders of Berlin to the whole of Germany and the D/A/CH region. Our focus is never on individual products, but on tailor-made security concepts for our customers. We are able to provide you with the entire spectrum of security technology, from intrusion protection and specialised fire suppression systems to fire detection systems.

Fire protection – manufacturer-independent

As a manufacturer-neutral company, we provide you with the systems that optimally suit your application and are compatible with each other. There is a wide range of systems on the market, not all of which are appropriate for every application and at the same time budget-friendly. We have been a reliable partner for security technology and property protection for over 30 years. We are always at your side, from the initial consultation to the installation of the system and 24/7 service afterwards.

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