Efficent Fire Protection for Electric Locomotives
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Widest solutions for fire protection of rolling stock in the market
From low-voltage areas to the high-performance scaffolding of an electric locomotive, engine rooms must be protected with reliable and needs-based fire protection solutions, depending on customer and/or approval requirements. Individual area solutions as well as platform system solutions are used. Nitrogen, aerosol, and water mist are used as firefighting media, protecting scaffolding up to 25 kV with specifically tailored system designs.
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FAQ – Fire Protection in Electric
Can water mist be used as an extinguishing medium in electrical devices?
Yes, FOGTEC water mist is approved for use up to 35,000 V in accordance with EN 3-7. However, switching off the affected structure in accordance with EN 45545-6 is required regardless of the extinguishing medium and must be taken into account.
What should be considered when using aerosol systems?
After activation, the triggered area is to be cleaned immediately.
What should be considered when integrating aerosol generators into technical areas?
With the industrial solutions on the market, there are gaps in functional safety,
e.g. the readability of availability or safe triggering.Which framework parameter should be used for fire detection?
Temperature, possibly smoke for preliminary information
What needs to be considered when using nitrogen?
(The areas must not be accessible to personnel. The areas should be as sealed as possible.)