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EP1757330B2
EP1757330B2 EP06110184A EP06110184A EP1757330B2 EP 1757330 B2 EP1757330 B2 EP 1757330B2 EP 06110184 A EP06110184 A EP 06110184A EP 06110184 A EP06110184 A EP 06110184A EP 1757330 B2 EP1757330 B2 EP 1757330B2
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  • the fire behavior of the rolling stock itself can be influenced by the design of the vehicles and the choice of materials.
  • the extinguishing agent application devices are activated via thermal tripping elements in the individual devices. This gives an individual activation.
  • the entire pipeline network is to be pre-filled up to the extinguishing agent application devices with extinguishing agent. This is not without problems, as might be caused by the typical for rail vehicles vibrations smaller or larger leaks in the pipe network to the exit of the extinguishing agent, which could cause considerable damage even with very small amounts.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to reduce this problem or at least significantly mitigate.
  • the concept described here provides for filling the pipes connecting the extinguishant storage tank (or pump) with the extinguishing agent application devices with a pressurized gas or air.
  • the invention relates to a firefighting device according to claim 1 and a rail vehicle according to claim 12.
  • a particular further embodiment of the system would be that the compressed air of the vehicle would also be used to expel the extinguishing agent from an extinguishing agent tank in the pipe network.
  • Another embodiment of the system would additionally provide (simple) fire alarm. Only with a fire signal of the fire detector and simultaneous significant pressure drop the pipe network would be filled with extinguishing agent. If only the signal "pressure drop" is present, this serves as an alarm message for a leak. It is important to continuously monitor the piping for leaks to ensure proper functioning in the event of an emergency. The option to leave the pipe network in standby mode simply unfilled and without gas / Heilbeetzschlagung, eliminates it.
  • Fig. 1 shows a rail vehicle 2 with a fire fighting system.
  • a compressed air supply 6 is provided in a wagon 4, a compressed air supply 6 is provided.
  • the compressed air supply 6 can be arranged both in the wagon 4 and in the railcar.
  • By means of the compressed air supply 6 are operated pneumatically driven functions of the rail vehicle 2. This can be for example the brakes.
  • a pressure generating device 8 and an extinguishing agent reservoir 10 are also provided in the wagon 4.
  • a piping system 12 is coupled to the extinguishing agent reservoir 10.
  • Löschnebeldüsen 14a, 14b are arranged. The device described works as follows:
  • a fire can be detected by rupture piston in the extinguishing mist nozzles 14. This happens because the bursting piston can break due to the elevated temperature and the compressed air in the piping system 12 can escape.
  • Other detection means are also possible.
  • the compressed air 12 can be used, so that in case of fire, in particular by the elevated temperature, the piping system 12 is opened and compressed air can escape.
  • a separate fire detector (not shown) may be provided, with the help of a fire can be displayed manually.
  • a fire is detected, which can be done by a pressure drop in the piping system 12 via the connection 11 in the pressure generator 8, so in the extinguishing agent reservoir 10, a high pressure is generated. This can lead to an initially sealed connection between the extinguishing agent storage tank 10 and the piping system 12 being opened. A closure of this compound, for example, via a rupture disc, which burst at an elevated pressure, as well as via a valve, take place.
  • the connection 11 is shut off to the pipeline system 12 and the air pressure is introduced via the connection 9 in the extinguishing agent reservoir 10.
  • any other gas can be used to generate the high pressure in the piping system 12.

Abstract

The vehicle has a fire-fighting system with an extinguishing agent supply tank (10) and an extinguishing agent output system. A pressure generating unit (8) is coupled with a compressed air supply (6) and generates a static pressure in a pipeline system (12), where the fire in the vehicle can be detected by a pressure drop in the system (12). A fluid connection is formed between the tank and the output system during the pressure drop.

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In einer modernen Gesellschaft werden zunehmend Schienenfahrzeuge eingesetzt, um Infrastrukturaufgaben im Bereich des Personenverkehrs zu lösen. Naturgemäß sind an die entsprechenden Personenverkehrszüge besonders hohe Brandschutzanforderungen zu stellen. Dies spiegelt sich bisher vor allem in hohen Anforderungen an das in den Zügen verwendete Material wieder. Entsprechende Normen und sonstige Anforderungen für die Konstruktion von Zügen, deren Bau und die Materialauswahl, schränken Hersteller und Betreiber von Zügen nicht unerheblich bei der Realisierung von neuen Projekten ein. Bei der Ertüchtigung von Fahrzeugen des Altbestandes sind die behördlichen Auflagen nur schwer oder überhaupt nicht zu erfüllen.In a modern society, rail vehicles are increasingly used to solve infrastructure tasks in the field of passenger transport. Naturally, particularly high fire protection requirements are to be placed on the corresponding passenger trains. This has been reflected above all in high demands on the material used in the trains. Appropriate standards and other requirements for the construction of trains, their construction and the choice of materials, limit manufacturers and operators of trains not inconsiderable in the realization of new projects. When upgrading vehicles of the old stock, the regulatory requirements are difficult or impossible to meet.

Es ist damit zu rechnen, dass auch in den nächsten Jahren vermehrt Schienensysteme teilweise oder ganz unterirdischen verlegt werden. Durch die besondere Brandschutzproblematik in Tunneln steigen daher die Anforderungen für Schienenfahrzeuge stetig weiter.It is to be expected that also in the next few years more rail systems will be partially or completely laid underground. Due to the special fire protection problems in tunnels, therefore, the requirements for rail vehicles are steadily increasing.

Hinzu kommt, dass über die Konstruktion der Fahrzeuge und die Materialwahl ausschließlich das Brandverhalten des rollenden Materials selber beeinflusst werden kann. Die von den Fahrgästen eingebrachten Brandlasten wie Kleidung und Gepäck entziehen sich hingegen jeglicher Beeinflussbarkeit. Selbst das Einbringen von Brandbeschleunigern durch Brandstifter ist kaum zu unterbinden.In addition, the fire behavior of the rolling stock itself can be influenced by the design of the vehicles and the choice of materials. On the other hand, the fire loads introduced by the passengers, such as clothing and luggage, elude any kind of influenceability. Even the introduction of fire accelerators by arsonists can hardly be prevented.

Die bisher ohnehin nur in Ausnahmefällen in Schienenfahrzeugen installierten Brandbekämpfungsanlagen für den Fahrgastraum waren bisher zumeist vom Typ "offenes System" oder "nasses System".The previously installed only in exceptional cases in rail vehicles fire fighting systems for the passenger compartment have been mostly of the type "open system" or "wet system".

Beim ersteren ist es erforderlich, zusätzlich ein Brandmeldesystem zu installieren, welches Brände detektiert und in der Folge ein Aktivierungssignal für den betroffenen Bereich an die Brandbekämpfungsanlage gibt. Um den anlagentechnischen Aufwand in Form von den Bereich steuernden Ventilen gering zu halten, werden die jeweiligen Vorrichtungen zur Löschmittelausbringung nicht einzeln sondern regelmäßig in Gruppen aktiviert. Dies hat zur Folge, dass die Menge des eingesetzten Löschmittels höher liegt, als bei einer gezielten Einzelaktivierung. Daraus wiederum ergibt sich, dass die Löschmittelbevorratung und damit das mitzuführende Gewicht höher ausfällt.In the former, it is necessary to additionally install a fire alarm system, which detects fires and subsequently gives an activation signal for the affected area to the fire-fighting system. In order to keep the plant engineering effort in the form of the area controlling valves low, the respective devices for extinguishing agent application are not activated individually but regularly in groups. This has the consequence that the amount of extinguishing agent used is higher than in a targeted individual activation. This in turn results in the fact that the extinguishing agent storage and thus the entrained weight is higher.

Beim nassen System, wie z.B. in US 1 962 977 A , werden die Löschmittelausbringungsvorrichtungen über thermische Auslöseelemente in den einzelnen Vorrichtungen aktiviert. Hierdurch ist eine individuelle Aktivierung gegeben. Allerdings ist in diesem Falle das gesamte Rohrleitungsnetz bis zu den Löschmittelausbringungsvorrichtungen mit Löschmittel vorzubefüllen. Dies ist nicht unproblematisch, da durch die für Schienenfahrzeuge typischen Vibrationen unter Umständen kleinere oder größere Leckagen im Rohrleitungsnetz zum Austritt des Löschmittels führen könnten, wodurch selbst bei kleinsten Mengen nicht unerhebliche Beschädigungen entstehen könnten.In the wet system, such as in US 1 962 977 A , the extinguishing agent application devices are activated via thermal tripping elements in the individual devices. This gives an individual activation. However, in this case, the entire pipeline network is to be pre-filled up to the extinguishing agent application devices with extinguishing agent. This is not without problems, as might be caused by the typical for rail vehicles vibrations smaller or larger leaks in the pipe network to the exit of the extinguishing agent, which could cause considerable damage even with very small amounts.

Bei den vorgenannten Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung des Brandschutzes handelt es sich um so genannte passive Maßnahmen. Wie dargestellt, schränken diese Hersteller und Betreiber erheblich ein. Wichtige Aufgabenstellungen lassen sich durch Maßnahmen des passiven Brandschutzes überhaupt nicht erfüllen.The aforementioned measures for improving fire protection are so-called passive measures. As shown, these manufacturers and operators significantly restrict. Important tasks can not be fulfilled at all by measures of passive fire protection.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, diese Problematik zu reduzieren bzw. wenigstens erheblich abzuschwächen.The object of the invention is therefore to reduce this problem or at least significantly mitigate.

Das hier beschriebene Konzept sieht vor, die Rohrleitungen, welche den Löschmittelvorratsbehälter (bzw. Pumpe) mit den Löschmittelausbringungsvorrichtungen verbindet, mit einem unter Druck stehenden Gas bzw. Luft zu befüllen.The concept described here provides for filling the pipes connecting the extinguishant storage tank (or pump) with the extinguishing agent application devices with a pressurized gas or air.

Gegenstand der Erfindung ist eine Brandbekämpfungseinrichtung nach Anspruch 1 sowie ein Schienenfahrzeug nach Anspruch 12.The invention relates to a firefighting device according to claim 1 and a rail vehicle according to claim 12.

Öffnet eine der Löschmittelausbringungsvorrichtungen in Folge einer thermischen Einwirkung, fällt der Druck im Rohrsystem ab, so dass über eine geeignete Vorrichtung der die Rohrleitung vom Löschmittel trennende Mechanismus geöffnet wird. In der Folge wird das Rohrnetz mit Löschmittel befüllt, woraufhin dieses aus der oder den zuvor aktivierten Löschmittelausbringungsvorrichtungen austreten kann.When one of the extinguishing agent application devices opens as a result of a thermal effect, the pressure in the pipe system drops, so that the mechanism separating the pipe from the extinguishing agent is opened by means of a suitable device. As a result, the pipe network is filled with extinguishing agent, whereupon this can escape from the previously activated extinguishing agent application devices.

Entweicht Gas/Luft aber nicht aufgrund einer aktivierten Löschmittelausbringungsvorrichtung, sondern wegen einer (kleineren) Leckage, wird das Rohrnetz nicht mit Löschmittel befüllt, sondern so lange Gas/Luft nachgeführt, bis der übliche Prüfdruck im Rohrnetz wieder erreicht wurde.Escapes gas / air but not due to an activated extinguishing agent application device, but because of a (minor) leakage, the pipe network is not filled with extinguishing agent, but so long gas / air tracked until the usual test pressure in the pipe network was reached again.

Besonders vorteilhaft wäre es, wenn das Rohrsystem im "Standby-Betrieb" mit Luft gefüllt wäre und diese aus dem Druckluftnetz des Fahrzeuges stammen würde. So könnte auf das Mitführen von zusätzlichen Druckbehältern verzichtet werden.It would be particularly advantageous if the pipe system in the "standby mode" would be filled with air and this would come from the compressed air network of the vehicle. So could be dispensed with the entrainment of additional pressure vessels.

Eine besondere weitere Ausgestaltung des Systems würde darin bestehen, dass die Druckluft des Fahrzeuges außerdem dazu benutzt würde, dass Löschmittel aus einem Löschmittelbehälter in das Rohrnetz auszutreiben.A particular further embodiment of the system would be that the compressed air of the vehicle would also be used to expel the extinguishing agent from an extinguishing agent tank in the pipe network.

Eine weitere Ausgestaltung des Systems würde zusätzlich (einfache) Brandmelder vorsehen. Erst bei einem Brandsignal der Brandmelder und gleichzeitigem signifikantem Druckabfall würde das Rohrnetz mit Löschmittel befüllt. Steht lediglich das Signal "Druckabfall" an, dient dieses als Alarmmeldung für eine Leckage. Es ist wichtig, das Rohrnetz kontinuierlich auf Leckagen zu überwachen, damit die Funktionsfähigkeit im Ernstfall gewährleistet wird. Die Option, das Rohrnetz im Standby-Betrieb einfach unbefüllt und ohne Gas/Luftbeaufschlagung zu lassen, scheidet damit aus.Another embodiment of the system would additionally provide (simple) fire alarm. Only with a fire signal of the fire detector and simultaneous significant pressure drop the pipe network would be filled with extinguishing agent. If only the signal "pressure drop" is present, this serves as an alarm message for a leak. It is important to continuously monitor the piping for leaks to ensure proper functioning in the event of an emergency. The option to leave the pipe network in standby mode simply unfilled and without gas / Luftbeaufschlagung, eliminates it.

Fig. 1 zeigt ein Schienenfahrzeug 2 mit einem Brandbekämpfungssystem. In einem Wagon 4 ist eine Druckluftversorgung 6 vorgesehen. Die Druckluftversorgung 6 kann sowohl im Wagon 4 als auch im Triebwagen angeordnet sein. Mittels der Druckluftversorgung 6 werden pneumatisch getriebene Funktionen des Schienenfahrzeugs 2 betrieben. Dies können beispielsweise die Bremsen sein. Neben der Druckluftversorgung 6 sind im Wagon 4 noch eine Druckerzeugungseinrichtung 8 sowie ein Löschmittelvorratsbehälter 10 vorgesehen. Zur Brandbekämpfung ist ein Rohrleitungssystem 12 an den Löschmittelvorratsbehälter 10 gekoppelt. An dem Rohrleitungssystem 12 sind Löschnebeldüsen 14a, 14b angeordnet. Die beschriebene Vorrichtung arbeitet wie folgt: Fig. 1 shows a rail vehicle 2 with a fire fighting system. In a wagon 4, a compressed air supply 6 is provided. The compressed air supply 6 can be arranged both in the wagon 4 and in the railcar. By means of the compressed air supply 6 are operated pneumatically driven functions of the rail vehicle 2. This can be for example the brakes. In addition to the compressed air supply 6, a pressure generating device 8 and an extinguishing agent reservoir 10 are also provided in the wagon 4. For fire fighting a piping system 12 is coupled to the extinguishing agent reservoir 10. At the piping system 12 Löschnebeldüsen 14a, 14b are arranged. The device described works as follows:

Im Ruhezustand wird über die Leitung 7 von der Druckluftversorgung 6 Druckluft in die Druckerzeugungseinrichtung 8 gespeist. Mit Hilfe der von der Druckluftversorgung 6 bezogenen Druckluft wird mittels der Druckerzeugungseinrichtung 8 im Rohrleitungssystem 12 ein Ruhedruck erzeugt. Hierzu besteht eine Verbindung 11 zwischen dem Rohrleitungssystem 12 und der Druckerzeugungseinrichtung 8. Der Ruhedruck kann bei wenigen bar liegen. Leckagen im Rohrleitungssystem 12 führen zu geringen Druckabfällen im mbar Bereich, wobei die Druckabfälle träge sind, d. h. über einen langen Zeitraum stattfinden. Solche Druckabfälle werden über die Verbindung 11 in der Druckerzeugungseinrichtung 8 detektiert. Mittels von der Druckluftversorgung 6 bezogener Druckluft wird der Ruhedruck nachgeregelt. Hierdurch wird erreicht, dass in dem Rohrleitungssystem 12 ein stetiger Ruhedruck herrscht.In the idle state, compressed air is fed into the pressure generating device 8 via the line 7 from the compressed air supply 6. With the help of the compressed air supply 6 related compressed air is generated by the pressure generating means 8 in the piping 12, a static pressure. For this purpose, there is a connection 11 between the piping system 12 and the pressure generating device 8. The static pressure can be at a few bar. Leaks in the piping system 12 lead to low pressure drops in the mbar range, the pressure drops are sluggish, d. H. take place over a long period of time. Such pressure drops are detected via the connection 11 in the pressure generating device 8. By means of compressed air supply 6 related compressed air, the static pressure is readjusted. This ensures that in the pipeline system 12, a steady resting pressure prevails.

Im Brandfall kann über Berstkolben in den Löschnebeldüsen 14 ein Feuer detektiert werden. Dies geschieht dadurch, dass die Berstkolben aufgrund der erhöhten Temperatur zerbrechen und die Druckluft im Rohrleitungssystem 12 austreten kann. Andere Detektionsmittel sind ebenfalls möglich. Für eine Branddetektion kann die Druckluft 12 verwendet werden, so dass im Brandfall, insbesondere durch die erhöhte Temperatur, das Rohrleitungssystem 12 geöffnet wird und Druckluft austreten kann. Daneben kann ein getrennter Brandmelder (nicht gezeigt) vorgesehen sein, mit dessen Hilfe ein Brand manuell angezeigt werden kann.In the event of fire, a fire can be detected by rupture piston in the extinguishing mist nozzles 14. This happens because the bursting piston can break due to the elevated temperature and the compressed air in the piping system 12 can escape. Other detection means are also possible. For a fire detection, the compressed air 12 can be used, so that in case of fire, in particular by the elevated temperature, the piping system 12 is opened and compressed air can escape. In addition, a separate fire detector (not shown) may be provided, with the help of a fire can be displayed manually.

Es ist nun vorgeschlagen, dass im Brandfall, d. h. bei zumindest Druckabfall im Rohrleitungssystem 12, bevorzugt jedoch bei sowohl Druckabfall im Rohrleitungssystem 12 als auch Brandmeldung durch den Brandmelder, Druckluft von der Druckerzeugungseinrichtung 8 über die Verbindung 9 in den Löschmittelvorratsbehälter 10 getrieben wird. Die Druckluft verursacht, dass Löschfluid aus dem Löschmittelvorratsbehälter 10 in das Rohrleitungssystem 12 strömt und nach kurzer Zeit an den Löschnebeldüsen 14 anliegt. Bevorzugt ist, dass die Druckerzeugungseinrichtung 8 einen hohen Druck, beispielsweise 80 bis 200 bar erzeugt. Hierdurch wird erreicht, dass an den Löschnebeldüsen 14 ein Löschnebel erzeugt wird.It is now proposed that in case of fire, d. H. at least pressure drop in the piping system 12, but preferably in both pressure drop in the piping system 12 and fire alarm by the fire alarm, compressed air is driven by the pressure generator 8 via the connection 9 in the extinguishing agent reservoir 10. The compressed air causes extinguishing fluid from the extinguishing agent reservoir 10 flows into the piping system 12 and after a short time at the extinguishing mist nozzles 14 is applied. It is preferred that the pressure generating device 8 generates a high pressure, for example 80 to 200 bar. This ensures that an extinguishing mist is generated at the extinguishing mist nozzles 14.

Wird ein Brand detektiert, was durch einen Druckabfall im Rohrleitungssystem 12 über die Verbindung 11 in der Druckerzeugungseinrichtung 8 geschehen kann, so wird in dem Löschmittelvorratsbehälter 10 ein Hochdruck erzeugt. Dies kann dazu führen, dass eine zunächst verschlossene Verbindung zwischen dem Löschmittelvorratsbehälter 10 und dem Rohrleitungssystem 12 geöffnet wird. Ein Verschluss dieser Verbindung kann beispielsweise über eine Berstscheibe, die bei einem erhöhten Druck zerbirst, als auch über ein Ventil, erfolgen. Im Brandfall wird in der Druckerzeugungseinrichtung 8 die Verbindung 11 zum Rohrleitungssystem 12 abgesperrt und der Luftdruck wird über die Verbindung 9 in den Löschmittelvorratsbehälter 10 eingebracht.If a fire is detected, which can be done by a pressure drop in the piping system 12 via the connection 11 in the pressure generator 8, so in the extinguishing agent reservoir 10, a high pressure is generated. This can lead to an initially sealed connection between the extinguishing agent storage tank 10 and the piping system 12 being opened. A closure of this compound, for example, via a rupture disc, which burst at an elevated pressure, as well as via a valve, take place. In case of fire in the pressure generating device 8, the connection 11 is shut off to the pipeline system 12 and the air pressure is introduced via the connection 9 in the extinguishing agent reservoir 10.

Neben Luft kann auch jedes andere Gas zur Erzeugung des Hochdrucks in dem Rohrleitungssystem 12 verwendet werden.In addition to air, any other gas can be used to generate the high pressure in the piping system 12.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Kopplung zwischen Druckluftversorgung 6 und Druckerzeugungseinrichtung 8 können in den Wagons 4 bereits vorhandene Pumpen einer weiteren Nutzung zugeführt werden. Der Installationsaufwand eines Brandbekämpfungssystems für Schienenfahrzeuge wird verringert. Die Investitionskosten bleiben gering und Wartungsaufwand kann minimiert werden.Due to the coupling according to the invention between compressed air supply 6 and pressure generating device 8 4 existing pumps can be supplied to further use in the wagons. The installation cost of a fire-fighting system for rail vehicles is reduced. The investment costs remain low and maintenance costs can be minimized.

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  1. Fire-fighting system for a railway vehicle (2) comprising:
    - a supply container (10) for extinguishing agent,
    - a means for dispensing extinguishing agent (14),
    - a system of pipes (7) connecting the supply container (10) with the means for dispensing extinguishing agent (14) 0 and
    - a pressure-generating means (8),
    characterised in that
    - the pressure-generating means (8) is coupled to a compressed-air supply (6) belonging to the railway vehicle (2),
    - a quiescent pressure can be generated in the system of pipes (7) with the help of the pressure-generating means (8),
    - the system of pipes (7) is filled with gas at a quiescent pressure, and
    - a case of fire can be detected by means of a pressure drop in the system of pipes (7).
  2. Fire-fighting system according to Claim 1, characterised in that in the event of a fire the means for dispensing extinguishing agent (14) generate a pressure drop.
  3. Fire-fighting system according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the pressure drop in the event of a fire is greater than a pressure drop due to leaks in the system of pipes (7).
  4. Fire-fighting system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a case of fire can be detected by means of a burst-actuated piston in the means for dispensing extinguishing agent (14).
  5. Fire-fighting system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a case of fire can be detected by means of a fire alarm.
  6. Fire-fighting system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that, in the event of a pressure drop, a fluid connection (9) is established between the supply container for extinguishing agent (10) and the system of pipes (7).
  7. Fire-fighting system according to Claim 6, characterised in that a bursting disc or a valve established the fluid connection.
  8. Fire-fighting system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that, in the event of a fire, the compressed-air supply (8) belonging to the railway vehicle (2) drives the extinguishing fluid by air pressure.
  9. Fire-fighting system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that, in the event of a fire, the extinguishing fluid can be dispensed from the means for dispensing extinguishing agent (14) at a high pressure of between 80 and 200 bars.
  10. Fire-fighting system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that, in the event of a fire, the means for dispensing extinguishing agent (14) produce an extinguishing fog.
  11. Fire-fighting system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the means for dispensing extinguishing agent (14) have at least one fog nozzle.
  12. Railway vehicle comprising a fire-fighting system according to any one of the preceding claims.
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