Wind Turbine Fire Suppression Systems

Unlike buildings or industrial equipment, wind turbines can be very difficult to protect with traditional fire safety systems. Because wind turbines operate remotely, fires can go undetected. That means a fire extinguisher is not a viable option. Sprinkler systems don't make sense either, because they require a water source. Wind turbine fire suppression systems from Firetrace provide a great alternative. They are self contained, activate automatically, and require no electricity to operate.

Types of fire suppression systems for wind turbines:

Several types of fire suppression systems can be used for wind turbine fire protection:

Engineered systems (total flood systems)
Clean agent pre-engineered systems
Aerosol systems

Firetrace recommends clean agent pre-engineered systems for wind turbine protection. Compared to total flood systems, they are more cost effective and less prone to false activation. Compared with aerosols, clean agents are safer for people and equipment. Clean agents leave no residue after discharge and do not require clean up.

The video on the right explains how these systems work within a wind turbine.

Installing fire suppression systems on wind turbines:

The best fire suppression system for a wind turbine depends on which part of the turbine you need to protect. There are specialized systems for both the nacelle and base tower.