The repetition of electric power blackout in a region of country affects the investors decision to invest or conduct business with such region. It decrease the level of confidence in business reliability in this region. A fire event in a power generation facility may lead to a temporary or extended blackout. Power generation facilities involve different types of hazards. Some of these hazards are associated to the power generation process and others are not. Office buildings in a generation facility are commonly protected with sprinkler system while Control rooms are protected with clean agent fire extinguishing systems. Moreover, the turbines are protected with low pressure carbon dioxide system or high pressure water mist. Transformers are protected with exposure protection spray system, high pressure water mist or compressed air foam system. Panels are either protected locally through pre-engineered systems or with total flooding high pressure carbon dioxide systems. Almost all the buildings involved in a power generation facility utilizes fire alarm systems.
Examples of Power Generation Facilities and Products:
- Power Generation Plants
- Substations
- Generator Rooms
- Electric Distribution Panels