Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression Systems for Mining Applications for Heavy Earth Moving Machines (HEMM)
Fire on surface mining equipment is a serious hazard to life and property. The large size of these equipment magnifies the problem by increasing the potential for fires, obstructing the operators’ view of fire hazards etc. With the increasing size of the equipment, the portable fire extinguishers are totally inadequate, to minimize this, we provide Auto Fire Detection and Suppression System for mining equipment.
This system is manufactured as per Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS) ,Circular No.6 of 2020, for Dumper, Dozer, Drill Machine, Shovels, Excavators etc. Our AFDSS is a tailored made product that can be designed to meet the customer’s needs to prevent both human and machine.
Single Zone Two Zones system available as per the machine make and model.
Our Fire Suppression System proposed for installation on mining equipment would cover pre-determined hazardous areas in and around the engine, hydraulic & transmission systems, etc.
It would be tailored to suit the operating conditions, wherein the equipment is used in Mines and other areas prone to high temperature/flames.
An automatic fire suppression system saves human lives & protects property/equipment from any kind of fire accident.
Working:
The sensor cable is a fixed temperature digital sensor and is capable of initiating an alarm once its rated activation temperature (180 C) is reached. At this temperature, the heat-sensitive polymer insulation melts and yields to the pressure upon it permitting the inner conductor to move into contact with each other and initiating signal to the control unit and the extinguisher system.
Features
- Detection of OVERHEAT / FIRE conditions
- Activation of a loud audio alarm
- Shutting off Engine / Power Supply automatically (optional)
- Activation of Extinguishing System
- Activation of Solenoid Valve on pressurized Pilot Cylinders leading to release of pressurized Nitrogen into DCP Cylinders
- Manual Override facility
- Built in Test Equipment
- Propulsion of DCP through the hose network from the nozzles to extinguish the fire