JP3924297B2 - Fire extinguishing method, fire extinguishing apparatus, and wind power generation apparatus - Google Patents
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本発明は、風力発電装置の消火方法及び消火装置に係り、特に高所に設置された風力発電用ナセル内の火災をガスを用いて消火する消火方法及び消火装置に関する。 The present invention relates to a fire extinguishing method and a fire extinguishing apparatus for a wind power generator, and more particularly, to a fire extinguishing method and a fire extinguishing apparatus that extinguish a fire in a nacelle for wind power generation installed at a high place using gas.
風力発電は風が有するエネルギを回転運動エネルギに変換し、さらに電気エネルギとして取り出す方法である。二酸化炭素や窒素酸化物等を排出することなく発電可能な方法であり、クリーンなエネルギの利用方法である。より大きい出力を得るためには、できるだけ高効率に風を捉えることが必要であり、大型の風力発電装置においては風を捉えるための半径数１０ｍ（例えば３０ｍ）のプロペラが、数１０ｍ（例えば６０ｍ）の高さのタワー上に設けられる。 Wind power generation is a method of converting the energy of wind into rotary kinetic energy and taking it out as electrical energy. It is a method that can generate power without discharging carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, etc., and is a clean energy utilization method. In order to obtain a larger output, it is necessary to capture the wind as efficiently as possible. In a large-scale wind power generator, a propeller having a radius of several tens of meters (for example, 30 m) for capturing the wind is several tens of meters (for example, 60 m). ) On the tower of height.
図４に風力発電装置Ｓの外観斜視図を示す。風力発電装置Ｓは、外観的には基礎１０１上に立設されたタワー１０２の先端部分にナセル１０３が設けられ、そのナセルがプロペラ１０４を有して構成されている。プロペラ１０４は、通常２、３枚のブレード１０４ａを有し、風速に応じて回転するようになっている。ナセル１０３は、プロペラ１０４を回転支持し、また、風向に対応して効率よく風力を得るためにタワー１０２に対して回転可能に設けられている。 FIG. 4 shows an external perspective view of the wind turbine generator S. The external appearance of the wind power generator S is such that a nacelle 103 is provided at the tip of a tower 102 erected on a foundation 101, and the nacelle has a propeller 104. The propeller 104 usually has two or three blades 104a, and rotates according to the wind speed. The nacelle 103 rotatably supports the propeller 104 and is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the tower 102 in order to efficiently obtain wind power corresponding to the wind direction.
ナセル１０３内には種々の装置、例えばローター、増速機、発電機、ローターブレーキ等が設置されている。風力エネルギは、これらの装置によって回転運動のエネルギに変換され、さらに電気エネルギへと変換されて取り出され、電力として利用される。 Various devices such as a rotor, a speed increaser, a generator, a rotor brake and the like are installed in the nacelle 103. Wind energy is converted into energy of rotational motion by these devices, and further converted into electric energy and extracted, and used as electric power.
ナセル内の各装置は運動や通電によって熱を発生する。したがって、火災を生じる可能性を考慮する必要がある。しかし上述したようにナセルは数１０ｍの高所に設置されるので、人が近づいて消火作業を行うことが困難である場合が多い。そのため、ナセル内又はナセル近傍には自動消火のための消火設備が設置されることがある。例えば、不燃性粉体等と爆発物とをナセル内に備え、爆発によって不燃性粉体等を飛散させて消火を行う方法が提案されている（例えば、特許文献１を参照。）。また、ナセル内に不活性ガスを充満させて消火を行う方法も提案されている（例えば、特許文献２を参照。）。
しかしながら、上記特許文献１に記載の方法によれば、爆発によって不燃性粉体等を飛散させて消火を行うので、消火作業後にはナセル内の各装置は粉体等を多量に浴びてしまう。また爆風によるダメージも受けてしまうので、その後、それらの装置は使用できなくなってしまうという問題がある。 However, according to the method described in Patent Document 1, fire extinguishing is performed by scattering non-combustible powder or the like by explosion, so that each device in the nacelle is exposed to a large amount of powder or the like after the fire extinguishing operation. Moreover, since the damage by a blast is also received, there exists a problem that those apparatuses become unusable after that.
また、特許文献２に記載の方法によれば、不活性ガスを用いて消火を行うが、一般に消火には大量の不活性ガスを必要とする。そのため、ナセル内に消火に必要な大量の不活性ガスを常備しなければならないが、ナセル内の容積は限られているため、不活性ガス常備のためのスペースを十分に確保できないという問題もある。ナセルは高所に設置され、風向に対応して回転するので、その体積や重量をいたずらに大きくすることはできない。 Further, according to the method described in Patent Document 2, fire extinguishing is performed using an inert gas, but generally a large amount of inert gas is required for fire extinguishing. Therefore, a large amount of inert gas necessary for fire extinguishing must be provided in the nacelle. However, since the volume in the nacelle is limited, there is a problem that sufficient space for the inert gas preparation cannot be secured. . Since the nacelle is installed at a high place and rotates according to the wind direction, its volume and weight cannot be increased unnecessarily.
さらに、従来の消火方法によれば誤作動する場合があり、火災発生をより確実に検出でき、安全・確実・迅速にナセル内の火災を消火する方法が強く望まれていた。 Furthermore, the conventional fire extinguishing method may malfunction, and a method of extinguishing the fire in the nacelle that can detect the occurrence of a fire more reliably and safely, surely and quickly has been strongly desired.
本発明は上記の事情に鑑みて為されたもので、誤作動を低減し、ナセル内の火災発生を確実に検知できて安全・確実・迅速に火災を消火することのできる消火方法及び消火装置を提供することを例示的目的とする。また、消火用として用いるためにナセル内に確保するスペースを縮小し、かつ、消火後にもナセル内の各装置へのダメージを最小限に低減することができる消火方法を提供することも例示的目的とする。 The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, a fire extinguishing method and a fire extinguishing apparatus that can reduce malfunctions, reliably detect the occurrence of a fire in the nacelle, and extinguish a fire safely, surely, and quickly. For illustrative purposes. It is also an exemplary object to provide a fire extinguishing method that can reduce the space secured in the nacelle for use in fire extinguishing and that can minimize damage to each device in the nacelle after the fire extinguishing. And
上記の目的を達成するために、本発明の例示的側面としての消火方法は、所定空間内の複数の異なる場所に設置された少なくとも３つの煙検知器からの各煙検知信号を監視するステップと、各煙検知信号のうち、少なくとも２つの煙検知器からの煙検知信号が第１の所定基準値以上となった場合に火災発生と判断するステップと、火災発生と判断した場合に第１の消火剤を所定空間内に放出するステップとを有することを特徴とする。所定空間内の火災発生を確実・迅速に検知することができる。また、火災発生を検知した場合に、確実・迅速に消火を自動的に行うことができる。 To achieve the above object, a fire extinguishing method as an exemplary aspect of the present invention includes monitoring each smoke detection signal from at least three smoke detectors installed at a plurality of different locations within a predetermined space; Of the smoke detection signals, a step of determining that a fire has occurred when smoke detection signals from at least two smoke detectors are equal to or greater than a first predetermined reference value, and a first step when determining that a fire has occurred Discharging a fire extinguishing agent into a predetermined space. It is possible to detect a fire in a given space reliably and quickly. In addition, when a fire is detected, the fire can be automatically and reliably extinguished.
第１の消火剤はハロゲン化物系ガスを含んでもよい。ハロゲン化物系ガスは、例えばハロン１３０１やＨＦＣ−２２７ｅａ（商品名：ＦＭ−２００）を含む概念である。ハロゲン化物系ガスは人体に無害であるので、所定空間内に人がいる場合でも安全に放出することができる。また、消火によって所定空間内に設置された各種機器にダメージを与えることもない。消火能力が高く、例えば不活性ガスの１／３．７倍程度の量で同等の消火能力を発揮するので、消火剤の設置スペースを低減することができる。ハロン１３０１を用いた場合は、所定空間に外部と連通する開口がある場合でも空間内を高濃度の消火剤で充満しやすいという効果が得られる。また、ＨＦＣ−２２７ｅａを用いた場合は、オゾン層を破壊しないので環境にも優しい。 The first fire extinguisher may contain a halide gas. The halide gas is a concept including, for example, halon 1301 and HFC-227ea (trade name: FM-200). Since the halide gas is harmless to the human body, it can be safely released even if there is a person in the predetermined space. Moreover, the various equipment installed in the predetermined space is not damaged by fire extinguishing. Since the fire extinguishing capability is high and, for example, the same extinguishing capability is exhibited in an amount about 1 / 3.7 times that of the inert gas, the installation space for the extinguishing agent can be reduced. When the halon 1301 is used, the effect that the space is easily filled with a high-concentration fire extinguishing agent can be obtained even when there is an opening communicating with the outside in the predetermined space. In addition, when HFC-227ea is used, it is environmentally friendly because it does not destroy the ozone layer.
所定空間内に設置された少なくとも１つの温度検知器からの温度検知信号を監視するステップと、火災発生と判断した場合であって、かつ温度検知信号が第２の所定基準値以上となった場合に第２の消火剤を所定空間内に放出するステップとを有してもよい。また、第１の消火剤を所定空間内に放出してから所定時間経過後に第２の消火剤を所定空間内に放出してもよい。第２の消火剤は粉末消火剤であってもよい。これにより、第１の消火剤のみで鎮火しない火災の場合でもさらなる延焼を食い止めることができ、より確実に所定空間内の火災を消火することができる。 A step of monitoring a temperature detection signal from at least one temperature detector installed in a predetermined space, and a case where it is determined that a fire has occurred, and the temperature detection signal exceeds a second predetermined reference value And a step of releasing the second extinguishing agent into the predetermined space. Alternatively, the second extinguishing agent may be released into the predetermined space after a predetermined time has elapsed since the first extinguishing agent was released into the predetermined space. The second fire extinguisher may be a powder fire extinguisher. Thereby, even in the case of a fire that does not extinguish only with the first fire extinguishing agent, it is possible to prevent further fire spread, and more reliably extinguish a fire in the predetermined space.
本発明の他の例示的側面としての消火装置は、非不燃性材料で形成された、風力発電装置のナセル内の火災を第１の消火剤を用いて消火する消火装置であって、第１の消火剤がハロゲン化物系ガスを含むことを特徴とする。ハロゲン化物系ガスは人体に無害であるので、所定空間内に人がいる場合でも安全に放出することができる。また、消火によって所定空間内に設置された各種機器にダメージを与えることもない。消火能力が高く、例えば不活性ガスの１／３．７倍程度の量で同等の消火能力を発揮するので、消火剤の設置スペースを低減することができる。また、火災発生箇所を局所的に消火するのみでなく、第１の消火剤がナセル内全体に行き渡って全面消火を行うので、複数箇所で同時に火災発生した場合でも確実に消火を行うことができる。 A fire extinguishing apparatus as another exemplary aspect of the present invention is a fire extinguishing apparatus that uses a first extinguishing agent to extinguish a fire in a nacelle of a wind turbine generator that is made of a non-incombustible material. The fire extinguishing agent contains a halide gas. Since the halide gas is harmless to the human body, it can be safely released even if there is a person in the predetermined space. Moreover, the various equipment installed in the predetermined space is not damaged by fire extinguishing. Since the fire extinguishing capability is high and, for example, the same extinguishing capability is exhibited in an amount about 1 / 3.7 times that of the inert gas, the installation space for the extinguishing agent can be reduced. In addition to extinguishing the fire location locally, the first fire extinguishing agent spreads throughout the nacelle and extinguishes the entire surface, so that even if fires occur at multiple locations at the same time, the fire can be reliably extinguished. .
その消火装置が、第１の消火剤とは異なる第２の消火剤と、ナセル内の複数の異なる場所に設置された少なくとも３つの煙検知器と、煙検知器からの煙検知信号を監視するとともに、少なくとも２つの煙検知器からの煙検知信号が第１の所定基準値以上となった場合に火災発生と判断する煙信号制御手段と、火災発生時に第１の消火剤をナセル内に放出する第１消火剤放出手段と、ナセル内に設置された少なくとも１つの温度検知器と、温度検知器からの温度信号を監視するとともに、少なくとも１つの温度検知信号が第２の所定基準値以上となったか否かを判断する温度信号制御手段と、火災発生時であって、かつ温度検知信号が第２の所定基準値以上となった場合に第２の消火剤をナセル内に放出する第２消火剤放出手段とを有してもよい。 The fire extinguishing device monitors a second fire extinguisher different from the first fire extinguisher, at least three smoke detectors installed at a plurality of different locations in the nacelle, and a smoke detection signal from the smoke detector. In addition, smoke signal control means for determining that a fire has occurred when smoke detection signals from at least two smoke detectors exceed the first predetermined reference value, and releasing a first extinguishing agent into the nacelle when a fire occurs A first fire extinguishing agent releasing means, at least one temperature detector installed in the nacelle, and monitoring a temperature signal from the temperature detector, wherein at least one temperature detection signal is equal to or greater than a second predetermined reference value. Temperature signal control means for determining whether or not a second fire extinguishing agent is released into the nacelle when a fire occurs and the temperature detection signal exceeds a second predetermined reference value. Fire extinguishing agent release means .
風力発電装置のナセル内で発生した火災を誤作動なく確実・迅速に検知することができる。また、火災発生を検知した場合に、確実・迅速に消火を自動的に行うことができる。さらに、第１の消火剤のみで鎮火しない火災の場合でもさらなる延焼を食い止めることができ、より確実にナセル内の火災を消火することができる。 A fire that has occurred in the nacelle of a wind turbine generator can be detected reliably and quickly without malfunction. In addition, when a fire is detected, the fire can be automatically and reliably extinguished. Furthermore, even in the case of a fire that is not extinguished with only the first extinguishing agent, it is possible to stop further fire spread, and it is possible to more reliably extinguish the fire in the nacelle.
第２消火剤放出手段が、熱溶融チューブを有して構成されていてもよい。第２消火剤放出手段を簡単かつ低コストに構成することができる。 The 2nd extinguishing agent discharge | release means may have a heat melting tube, and may be comprised. The second fire extinguishing agent discharging means can be configured simply and at low cost.
本発明のさらに他の例示的側面としての風力発電装置は、基礎部の上に立設されたタワー部と、タワー部の端部付近に水平方向に回転可能に設けられ、内部に少なくとも発電器と増速器とを有し、かつその筐体が非不燃性材料で形成されたナセルと、ナセルに回転支持されたプロペラ部と、上記の消火装置とを有することを特徴とする。 A wind power generator as still another exemplary aspect of the present invention includes a tower portion standing on a base portion, a horizontally rotatable portion near an end portion of the tower portion, and at least a generator inside. And a speed increaser, and a casing having a nacelle formed of a non-incombustible material, a propeller portion rotatably supported by the nacelle, and the fire extinguishing device.
ナセル内で発生した火災を確実・迅速に検知することができる。また、火災発生を検知した場合に、確実・迅速に消火を自動的に行うことができる。ハロゲン化物系ガスは人体に無害であるので、所定空間内に人がいる場合でも安全に放出することができる。また、消火によってナセル内に設置された各種機器にダメージを与えることもない。消火能力が高く、例えば不活性ガスの１／３．７倍程度の量で同等の消火能力を発揮するので、消火剤の設置スペースを低減することができる。さらに、所定空間に外部と連通する開口がある場合でも、空間内を高濃度の消火剤で充満しやすい。また、オゾン層を破壊しないので環境にも優しい。さらに、第１の消火剤のみで鎮火しない火災の場合でもさらなる延焼を食い止めることができ、より確実にナセル内の火災を消火することができる。
本発明のさらに他の例示的側面としての消火方法は、非不燃性材料で形成された、風力発電装置のナセル内の複数の異なる場所に設置された少なくとも３つの煙検知器からの各煙検知信号とナセル内に設置された少なくとも１つの温度検知器からの温度検知信号とを監視するステップと、各煙検知信号のうち、少なくとも２つの煙検知器からの煙検知信号が第１の所定基準値以上となった場合又は温度検知信号が第２の所定基準値以上となった場合に火災発生と判断するステップと、火災発生と判断した場合にハロゲン化物系ガスを含む消火剤（第１の消火剤）をナセル内に放出するステップと、ハロゲン化物系ガスを含む消火剤をナセル内に放出してから所定時間経過後であって、かつ温度検知信号が第２の所定基準値以上である場合に粉末消火剤（第２の消火剤）をナセル内に放出するステップとを有することを特徴とする。
少なくとも２つの煙検知器からの煙検知信号が第１の所定基準値以上となった場合に火災発生と判断するので誤作動を防ぐことができる。また、煙検知信号だけでなく温度検知信号も監視するので煙が殆ど発生しない火災であっても確実・迅速に検知することができる。また、ハロゲン化物系ガスを含む消火剤を放出してから所定時間経過後に粉末消火剤を放出するのでハロゲン化物系ガスを含む消火剤のみで鎮火しない火災の場合でもさらなる延焼を食い止めることができ、より確実に所定空間内の火災を消火することができる。
本発明のさらに他の例示的側面としての消火装置は、非不燃性材料で形成された、風力発電装置のナセル内の火災を消火する消火装置であって、ハロゲン化物系ガスを含む消火剤と、粉末消火剤と、ナセル内の複数の異なる場所に設置された少なくとも３つの煙検知器と、煙検知器からの煙検知信号を監視するとともに、少なくとも２つの煙検知器からの煙検知信号が第１の所定基準値以上となった場合に火災発生と判断する煙信号制御手段と、 ナセル内に設置された少なくとも１つの温度検知器と、温度検知器からの温度検知信号を監視するとともに、少なくとも１つの温度検知信号が第２の所定基準値以上となった場合にも火災発生と判断する温度信号制御手段と、火災発生時にハロゲン化物系ガスを含む消火剤をナセル内に放出する第１消火剤放出手段と、ハロゲン化物系ガスを含む消火剤をナセル内に放出してから所定時間経過後であって、かつ温度検知信号が第２の所定基準値以上となった場合に粉末消火剤をナセル内に放出する第２消火剤放出手段とを有することを特徴とする。この消火装置は上記と同様の効果を奏する。
本発明のさらに他の例示的側面としての風力発電装置は、基礎部の上に立設されたタワー部と、タワー部の端部付近に略鉛直軸周りに回転可能に設けられ、内部に少なくとも発電器と増速器とを有し、かつその筐体が非不燃性材料で形成されたナセルと、ナセルに略水平軸周りに回転支持されたプロペラ部と、上記の消火装置とを有することを特徴とする。
少なくとも２つの煙検知器からの煙検知信号が第１の所定基準値以上となった場合に火災発生と判断するので誤作動を防ぐことができる。また、煙検知信号と温度検知信号を監視するのでナセル内の火災発生を確実・迅速に検知することができる。また、火災発生を検知した場合に、確実・迅速に消火を自動的に行うことができる。この風力発電装置で発生した火災は上記と同様の効果により検知・消火される。
A fire that has occurred in the nacelle can be detected reliably and quickly. In addition, when a fire is detected, the fire can be automatically and reliably extinguished. Since the halide gas is harmless to the human body, it can be safely released even if there is a person in the predetermined space. In addition, the fire extinguishing does not damage various devices installed in the nacelle. Since the fire extinguishing capability is high and, for example, the same extinguishing capability is exhibited in an amount about 1 / 3.7 times that of the inert gas, the installation space for the extinguishing agent can be reduced. Furthermore, even when there is an opening communicating with the outside in the predetermined space, the space is easily filled with a high-concentration fire extinguisher. It is also environmentally friendly because it does not destroy the ozone layer. Furthermore, even in the case of a fire that is not extinguished with only the first extinguishing agent, it is possible to stop further fire spread, and it is possible to more reliably extinguish the fire in the nacelle.
A fire extinguishing method as yet another exemplary aspect of the present invention includes each smoke detection from at least three smoke detectors installed at a plurality of different locations within a nacelle of a wind turbine, formed of a non-incombustible material. Monitoring the signal and a temperature detection signal from at least one temperature detector installed in the nacelle, and of each smoke detection signal, the smoke detection signals from at least two smoke detectors are a first predetermined reference. A fire extinguishing agent that contains a halide gas when the temperature detection signal exceeds the second predetermined reference value or the temperature detection signal exceeds the second predetermined reference value. A fire extinguishing agent) into the nacelle, and after a predetermined time has elapsed since the release of the fire extinguishing agent containing the halide gas into the nacelle, and the temperature detection signal is equal to or greater than a second predetermined reference value. Powder in case Extinguishing agent (second fire extinguishing agent), characterized in that a step of releasing in the nacelle.
Since it is determined that a fire has occurred when smoke detection signals from at least two smoke detectors exceed the first predetermined reference value, malfunction can be prevented. In addition, since not only the smoke detection signal but also the temperature detection signal is monitored, even a fire that hardly generates smoke can be detected reliably and quickly. In addition, since a powder fire extinguisher is released after a predetermined time has elapsed since the release of a fire extinguisher containing a halide gas, it is possible to prevent further fire spread even in the case of a fire that does not extinguish only with a fire extinguisher containing a halide gas. A fire in a predetermined space can be extinguished more reliably.
A fire extinguishing apparatus as still another exemplary aspect of the present invention is a fire extinguishing apparatus that extinguishes a fire in a nacelle of a wind power generator, which is made of a non-incombustible material, and includes a fire extinguishing agent containing a halide gas, A fire extinguisher, at least three smoke detectors installed at different locations in the nacelle, and monitoring smoke detection signals from the smoke detectors, and smoke detection signals from at least two smoke detectors The smoke signal control means for determining that a fire has occurred when the first predetermined reference value is exceeded, at least one temperature detector installed in the nacelle, and monitoring the temperature detection signal from the temperature detector, Temperature signal control means for determining that a fire has occurred even when at least one temperature detection signal exceeds a second predetermined reference value, and a fire extinguishing agent containing a halide gas in the nacelle when a fire occurs. 1. Extinguishing agent discharge means and powder extinguishing when a predetermined time has elapsed after the extinguishing agent containing halide gas is discharged into the nacelle and the temperature detection signal exceeds the second predetermined reference value And a second extinguishing agent releasing means for releasing the agent into the nacelle. This fire extinguisher has the same effect as described above.
A wind turbine generator according to still another exemplary aspect of the present invention includes a tower portion erected on a base portion, and is provided to be rotatable around a substantially vertical axis in the vicinity of an end portion of the tower portion. A nacelle having a generator and a speed increaser and having a casing formed of a non-incombustible material; a propeller portion rotatably supported around the horizontal axis by the nacelle; and the fire extinguishing device described above It is characterized by.
Since it is determined that a fire has occurred when smoke detection signals from at least two smoke detectors exceed the first predetermined reference value, malfunction can be prevented. Further, since the smoke detection signal and the temperature detection signal are monitored, it is possible to reliably and quickly detect the occurrence of a fire in the nacelle. In addition, when a fire is detected, the fire can be automatically and reliably extinguished. The fire generated by this wind turbine generator is detected and extinguished by the same effect as described above.
本発明の他の目的及び更なる特徴は、以下、添付図面を参照して説明される実施形態により明らかにされるであろう。 Other objects and further features of the present invention will be made clear by embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
本発明によれば、誤作動なく確実にナセル内の火災発生を検知でき、完全・確実・迅速に火災を消火することができる。また、消火に用いるためにナセル内に確保するスペースを縮小することができ、ナセル内スペースを有効に利用することができる。消火後にもナセル内の各装置へのダメージを最小限に低減することができる。また、火災の程度によって、２種類の消火剤を用いることにより、さらに確実にナセル内の消火を行うことができる。 According to the present invention, it is possible to reliably detect the occurrence of a fire in the nacelle without malfunction, and to extinguish the fire completely, reliably and quickly. Further, the space secured in the nacelle for use in fire extinguishing can be reduced, and the space in the nacelle can be used effectively. Even after the fire is extinguished, damage to each device in the nacelle can be reduced to a minimum. Further, by using two types of fire extinguishing agents depending on the degree of fire, the fire in the nacelle can be more reliably performed.
本発明の実施の形態１に係る消火装置について、図面を用いて説明する。この消火装置は、風力発電装置のナセル内で発生した火災に適用可能である。 A fire extinguishing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. This fire extinguishing device can be applied to a fire that has occurred in the nacelle of the wind turbine generator.
図１は、この消火装置を搭載した風力発電装置１の外観斜視図である。この風力発電装置１は、外観的には基礎部２の上に略鉛直方向に長く延びるタワー部３が立設され、そのタワー部３の端部３ａ付近、すなわち頂上付近にナセル４が設けられている。ナセル４にはプロペラ部５が取り付けられている。例えば、本実施の形態においては、タワー部３の高さは約６０ｍ、プロペラ部５の半径は約３０ｍである。 FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a wind power generator 1 equipped with this fire extinguisher. In appearance, the wind power generator 1 is provided with a tower portion 3 extending upright in a substantially vertical direction on a base portion 2, and a nacelle 4 is provided near an end 3a of the tower portion 3, that is, near the top. ing. A propeller portion 5 is attached to the nacelle 4. For example, in the present embodiment, the height of the tower portion 3 is about 60 m, and the radius of the propeller portion 5 is about 30 m.
ナセル４はタワー部３に対して略鉛直軸周り、すなわち略水平面内で回転可能に支持されている。そして、プロペラ部５は、複数（例えば本実施の形態においては３枚）のブレード５ａを有してナセル４に対して略水平のローター軸５ｂ（図２も参照。）周り、すなわち略鉛直面内で回転可能に支持されている。風向に応じてプロペラ部５が風を正面から受けるようにナセル４は回転してその向きを変えるようになっている。また、風速に応じてプロペラ部５のブレード５ａはローター軸５ｂ周りに回転し、風速が速いとブレード５ａは高速回転するようになっている。 The nacelle 4 is supported with respect to the tower portion 3 so as to be rotatable about a substantially vertical axis, that is, within a substantially horizontal plane. The propeller unit 5 has a plurality of (for example, three in the present embodiment) blades 5a and is around the rotor shaft 5b (see also FIG. 2) substantially horizontal to the nacelle 4, that is, a substantially vertical surface. It is supported so that it can rotate inside. The nacelle 4 rotates and changes its direction so that the propeller unit 5 receives the wind from the front according to the wind direction. The blade 5a of the propeller unit 5 rotates around the rotor shaft 5b according to the wind speed, and the blade 5a rotates at a high speed when the wind speed is high.
図２は、所定空間の例としてのナセル４内部の概略構成を示すブロック図である。ナセル４の筐体は、例えばＦＲＰ（繊維強化プラスチック）等の材料で形成されている。このＦＲＰは、容易に燃焼する材料ではないが不燃性材料ではなく、内部に火災が発生した場合は燃焼又は溶融する可能性がある。また、ナセル４の筐体には、排熱のためにナセル４内部と外部とを連通する開口部４ａが形成されている。 FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration inside the nacelle 4 as an example of the predetermined space. The casing of the nacelle 4 is made of a material such as FRP (fiber reinforced plastic). This FRP is not a material that burns easily but is not a non-flammable material, and may burn or melt in the event of a fire inside. The casing of the nacelle 4 is formed with an opening 4a that communicates the inside and outside of the nacelle 4 for exhaust heat.
ナセル４内には、ローター軸５ｂを介してプロペラ部５と連結された増速器６、発電器７、ブレーキ８、変圧器９が設置されている。増速器６は、プロペラ部５の回転速度を変速してより高速回転に変換するものであり、例えばギアボックス等が用いられる。発電器７は、ローター軸５ｂの回転運動エネルギを電気エネルギに変換するものである。ブレーキ８は、緊急時やメンテナンス時等にプロペラ部５の回転を停止させるためのものである。変圧器９は、発電器７によって発電された電力を所望の電圧に降圧又は昇圧させるもので、例えばトランス等が用いられる。その他、ナセル４内には、必要に応じて非常用電源、冷却設備、各種制御盤、配電盤等が備えられるが、詳細は省略する。 In the nacelle 4, a speed increaser 6, a power generator 7, a brake 8, and a transformer 9 connected to the propeller unit 5 through a rotor shaft 5 b are installed. The speed increaser 6 changes the rotation speed of the propeller unit 5 and converts it to a higher speed rotation. For example, a gear box or the like is used. The power generator 7 converts the rotational kinetic energy of the rotor shaft 5b into electrical energy. The brake 8 is for stopping the rotation of the propeller unit 5 in an emergency or maintenance. The transformer 9 steps down or boosts the electric power generated by the power generator 7 to a desired voltage, and for example, a transformer or the like is used. In addition, the nacelle 4 is provided with an emergency power supply, cooling equipment, various control panels, switchboards, and the like as necessary, but details are omitted.
この風力発電装置１はナセル４内の火災を消火するための消火装置１１を有している。消火装置１１は、第１の消火剤１２、第２の消火剤１３、煙検知器１４、信号制御手段１５、第１消火剤放出手段１６、温度検知器１７、第２消火剤放出手段１９を有して大略構成される。これらのうち、少なくとも３つの煙検知機１４と少なくとも１つの温度検知機１７とは、ナセル４内に設置されるが、それ以外のものについては、必要に応じてナセル４内に設置してもナセル４の外、例えばタワー部３内に設置してもよい。例えば、第１、第２の消火剤１２，１３をタワー部３内に設置した場合は、それらの消火剤がナセル４内に導入されるように配管を敷設すればよい。煙検知機１４の設置数と温度検知機１７の設置数とはそれぞれ３つ以上及び１つ以上であればいくつでもよいが、本実施の形態においては図２に示すように３つの煙検知機１４ａ〜１４ｃ、１つの温度検知機１７をナセル４内のそれぞれ異なる場所に設置している。信号制御手段１５は、煙信号制御手段としての機能と温度信号制御手段としての機能とを併せ持っている。 This wind power generator 1 has a fire extinguishing device 11 for extinguishing a fire in the nacelle 4. The fire extinguisher 11 includes a first fire extinguishing agent 12, a second extinguishing agent 13, a smoke detector 14, a signal control means 15, a first extinguishing agent releasing means 16, a temperature detector 17, and a second extinguishing agent releasing means 19. And generally configured. Of these, at least three smoke detectors 14 and at least one temperature detector 17 are installed in the nacelle 4, but other components may be installed in the nacelle 4 as necessary. You may install in the tower part 3 outside the nacelle 4, for example. For example, when the first and second extinguishing agents 12 and 13 are installed in the tower portion 3, piping may be laid so that these extinguishing agents are introduced into the nacelle 4. The number of smoke detectors 14 and the number of temperature detectors 17 may be any number as long as they are 3 or more and 1 or more, respectively. In this embodiment, three smoke detectors are used as shown in FIG. 14 a to 14 c and one temperature detector 17 are installed in different locations in the nacelle 4. The signal control means 15 has both a function as a smoke signal control means and a function as a temperature signal control means.
煙検知器１４ａ〜１４ｃは、ナセル４内に火災が発生した場合の、その設置位置近傍における煙の量又は濃度を例えば光学的又は化学的に検知するセンサーであり、その煙検知信号を煙信号制御手段として機能する信号制御手段１５に向けて送信する。また、温度検知器１７は、その設置位置近傍におけるナセル４内の温度を検知する温度センサーであり、その温度検知信号を温度信号制御手段として機能する信号制御手段１５に向けて送信する。これらの煙検知器１４ａ〜１４ｃ、温度検知器１７の構成については公知であるのでその説明を省略する。 The smoke detectors 14a to 14c are sensors that detect, for example, optically or chemically the amount or concentration of smoke in the vicinity of the installation position when a fire occurs in the nacelle 4, and the smoke detection signal is used as a smoke signal. It transmits toward the signal control means 15 which functions as a control means. The temperature detector 17 is a temperature sensor that detects the temperature in the nacelle 4 in the vicinity of the installation position, and transmits the temperature detection signal toward the signal control means 15 that functions as a temperature signal control means. Since the configurations of the smoke detectors 14a to 14c and the temperature detector 17 are known, the description thereof is omitted.
信号制御手段１５は、煙検知器１４ａ〜１４ｃからの煙検知信号を受信して監視し、その煙検知信号が第１の所定基準値以上となったか否かを判断するものである。ここで第１の所定基準値としては、ナセル４内に火災が発生したと判断しうる程度の煙濃度に対応する値が設定される。本実施の形態においてはより確実に火災発生を検知するために、信号制御手段１５は３つの煙検知器１４ａ〜１４ｃからの煙検知信号を常時監視し続け、そのうちの少なくとも２つの煙検知信号が第１の所定基準値以上となった場合にナセル４内に火災が発生したと判断する。そして、火災発生と判断すると、信号制御手段１５は、火災発生信号を第１消火剤放出手段１６に向けて送信する。 The signal control means 15 receives and monitors the smoke detection signals from the smoke detectors 14a to 14c, and determines whether or not the smoke detection signal is equal to or higher than a first predetermined reference value. Here, as the first predetermined reference value, a value corresponding to a smoke concentration that can be determined that a fire has occurred in the nacelle 4 is set. In the present embodiment, in order to more reliably detect the occurrence of fire, the signal control means 15 continuously monitors the smoke detection signals from the three smoke detectors 14a to 14c, and at least two of these smoke detection signals are detected. When it becomes more than the first predetermined reference value, it is determined that a fire has occurred in the nacelle 4. When it is determined that a fire has occurred, the signal control means 15 transmits a fire occurrence signal to the first extinguishing agent releasing means 16.
第１消火剤放出手段１６は、信号制御手段１５からの火災発生信号を受信すると第１の消火剤１２を放出する機能を有する。例えばリレー又はシーケンサ及びスイッチ等を有して構成され、ナセル４内での火災発生時に第１の消火剤１２が充填されたタンクのバルブを開成してナセル４内に第１の消火剤１２を放出する。 The first fire extinguishing agent release means 16 has a function of releasing the first fire extinguishing agent 12 when receiving a fire occurrence signal from the signal control means 15. For example, a relay or a sequencer and a switch are configured, and when a fire occurs in the nacelle 4, a valve of a tank filled with the first extinguishing agent 12 is opened to place the first extinguishing agent 12 in the nacelle 4. discharge.
第１の消火剤１２は、ハロゲン化物系ガスを含んでタンクに充填されている。ハロゲン化物系ガスとして、例えば本実施の形態においてはハロン１３０１やＨＦＣ−２２７ｅａを用いる。例えばＣＯ２ガスを含む消火ガスを用いると、高濃度の場合に人体に有害であるので、ナセル４内に人がいる場合に使用できない。しかしハロゲン化物系ガスは人体に対して無害であるので、例えナセル４内に人がいるときに火災が発生したとしても、安全に放出することができる。また、不活性ガスに比較して約１／３．７倍程度の量で同等の消火能力を有するので、設置スペースを節約することができる。ナセル４が開口部４ａを有して消火ガス濃度が高濃度となりにくい状況であってもハロゲン化物系ガスの消火能力が高いので有効である。また、粉末消火剤や液体消火剤を用いた場合のように、ナセル４内の設置機器にダメージを与えることが殆どなく、火災発生及び消火後にも設置機器の再使用が可能となる。粉末消火剤や液体消火剤を用いた場合のように火災発生箇所を局所的に消火するのみでなく、ハロゲン化物系ガスがナセル４内全体に行き渡って全面消火を行うので、ナセル４内の複数箇所で同時に火災発生した場合でも確実に消火を行うことができる。 The first fire extinguishing agent 12 is filled in a tank containing a halide gas. As the halide gas, for example, halon 1301 or HFC-227ea is used in the present embodiment. For example, when a fire extinguishing gas containing CO 2 gas is used, it is harmful to the human body when the concentration is high, so it cannot be used when there is a person in the nacelle 4. However, since the halide gas is harmless to the human body, even if a fire occurs when there is a person in the nacelle 4, it can be safely released. Moreover, since it has the same fire extinguishing capability in the amount of about 1 / 3.7 times compared with an inert gas, installation space can be saved. Even in a situation where the nacelle 4 has the opening 4a and the fire extinguishing gas concentration is difficult to become high, it is effective because the fire extinguishing ability of the halide gas is high. Moreover, unlike the case where a powder fire extinguisher or a liquid fire extinguisher is used, the installed equipment in the nacelle 4 is hardly damaged, and the installed equipment can be reused even after the occurrence of a fire and extinguishing. In addition to extinguishing the location of the fire locally, as in the case of using a powder fire extinguisher or liquid fire extinguisher, the halide gas spreads throughout the nacelle 4 and extinguishes the entire surface. Even if there is a fire at the same time, it can be extinguished reliably.
また、信号制御手段１５は、温度検知器１７からの温度検知信号を受信して監視し、その温度検知信号が第２の所定基準値以上となったか否かをも判断する。ここで第２の所定基準値としては、ナセル４内に火災が鎮火していないと判断しうる程度の温度に対応する値が設定される。本実施の形態においては信号制御手段１５は１つの温度検知器１７からの温度検知信号を常時監視し続け、第１の消火剤１２が放出されてから所定時間経過しても温度検知信号が第２の所定基準値以上であった場合にナセル４内の火災が鎮火していない（延焼中）と判断する。そして、延焼中と判断すると、信号制御手段１５は、延焼信号を第２消火剤放出手段１９に向けて送信する。 Further, the signal control means 15 receives and monitors the temperature detection signal from the temperature detector 17, and determines whether or not the temperature detection signal is equal to or higher than the second predetermined reference value. Here, as the second predetermined reference value, a value corresponding to a temperature at which it can be determined that the fire is not extinguished in the nacelle 4 is set. In the present embodiment, the signal control means 15 continuously monitors the temperature detection signal from one temperature detector 17, and the temperature detection signal is not changed even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the first fire extinguishing agent 12 was released. If it is equal to or greater than the predetermined reference value of 2, it is determined that the fire in the nacelle 4 has not been extinguished (during fire spread). If it is determined that the fire is spreading, the signal control means 15 transmits a fire spread signal to the second extinguishing agent releasing means 19.
第２消火剤放出手段１９は、信号制御手段１５からの延焼信号を受信すると第２の消火剤１３を放出する機能を有する。例えばリレー又はシーケンサ及びスイッチ等を有して構成され、ナセル４内での延焼中に第２の消火剤１３が充填されたタンクのバルブを開成してナセル４内に第２の消火剤１３を放出する。また、例えば第２の消火剤１３の配管経路中に第２の所定基準値に相当する温度で溶融する熱溶融チューブ２０を設け、ナセル４内の温度が第２の所定基準値に応答する温度となった場合に、自動的に熱溶融チューブ２０が溶融して第２の消火剤１３を放出するように構成してもよい。 The second extinguishing agent releasing means 19 has a function of releasing the second extinguishing agent 13 when receiving the fire spread signal from the signal control means 15. For example, a relay or a sequencer and a switch are configured, and a valve of a tank filled with the second extinguishing agent 13 is opened during the spread of fire in the nacelle 4 so that the second extinguishing agent 13 is placed in the nacelle 4. discharge. Further, for example, a heat melting tube 20 that melts at a temperature corresponding to the second predetermined reference value is provided in the piping path of the second extinguishing agent 13, and the temperature in the nacelle 4 responds to the second predetermined reference value. In such a case, the heat melting tube 20 may be automatically melted and the second extinguishing agent 13 may be discharged.
第２の消火剤１３は、例えば粉末消火剤を含んでタンクに充填されている。この第２の消火剤１３は、例えば変圧器９に向けて放出されるように配置されている。 The second extinguishing agent 13 is filled in a tank containing, for example, a powder extinguishing agent. This 2nd fire extinguisher 13 is arrange | positioned so that it may discharge | release toward the transformer 9, for example.
次に、この実施の形態に係る消火装置１１の動作について図３に示すフローチャートを用いて説明する。 Next, operation | movement of the fire extinguishing apparatus 11 which concerns on this embodiment is demonstrated using the flowchart shown in FIG.
風力発電装置１において、消火装置１１の一部としての煙検知器１４ａ〜１４ｃ及び温度検知器１７が、それぞれナセル４内の異なる複数の場所において煙濃度や温度を監視している（Ｓ．１）。この実施の形態においてはナセル４は約６０ｍの高所に設置されているので、ナセル４内に火災が発生し地上から火災が確認できても、すぐに人がナセル４に到達することは困難である。また、消火活動を地上から行うことも困難である。しかし、この消火装置１１によって完全・確実・迅速に火災を検知し、消火を完了させることができる。 In the wind power generator 1, the smoke detectors 14a to 14c and the temperature detector 17 as a part of the fire extinguishing device 11 monitor smoke concentrations and temperatures at different locations in the nacelle 4, respectively (S.1). ). In this embodiment, since the nacelle 4 is installed at a height of about 60 m, even if a fire occurs in the nacelle 4 and a fire can be confirmed from the ground, it is difficult for a person to reach the nacelle 4 immediately. It is. It is also difficult to perform fire fighting activities from the ground. However, this fire extinguishing device 11 can detect a fire completely, surely and quickly, and can complete the fire extinguishing.
煙検知器１４ａ〜１４ｃからの煙信号及び温度検知器１７からの温度信号が信号制御手段１５により常時監視されている。煙検知器１４ａ〜１４ｃのうち２つ以上の煙検知器からの煙信号が第１の所定基準値以上でなく（Ｓ．２）、かつ温度検知器１７からの温度信号が第２の所定基準値以上でない場合（Ｓ．３）、火災発生はないと判断され（Ｓ．４）そのまま煙信号及び温度信号の監視が続行される。しかし、何らかのトラブルによりナセル４内に火災が発生すると、ナセル４内に煙が充満するとともにナセル４内の温度が上昇する。そして煙検知器１４ａ〜１４ｃのうち２つ以上の煙検知器からの煙信号が第１の所定基準値以上となれば（Ｓ．２）、ナセル４内の火災発生と判断し（Ｓ．５）、第１消火剤放出手段によりナセル４内に第１の消火剤１２が放出される（Ｓ．６）。また、煙の発生が殆どなく煙検知器１４ａ〜１４ｃのうち２つ以上の煙検知器からの煙信号が第１の所定基準値以上とならなかった場合でも（Ｓ．２）、温度検知器１７からの温度信号が第２の所定基準値以上となった場合（Ｓ．３）は、やはり火災発生と判断し（Ｓ．５）、第１の消火剤１２が放出される（Ｓ．６）。もちろん煙信号と温度信号とはともに常時監視されているので、それらの判断の順序はいずれが先であっても、また双方略同時であってもよい。 The smoke signal from the smoke detectors 14 a to 14 c and the temperature signal from the temperature detector 17 are constantly monitored by the signal control means 15. The smoke signals from two or more smoke detectors among the smoke detectors 14a to 14c are not equal to or higher than the first predetermined reference value (S.2), and the temperature signal from the temperature detector 17 is the second predetermined reference. If not (S.3), it is determined that there is no fire (S.4), and the monitoring of the smoke signal and temperature signal is continued. However, when a fire occurs in the nacelle 4 due to some trouble, the nacelle 4 is filled with smoke and the temperature in the nacelle 4 rises. If the smoke signals from two or more smoke detectors among the smoke detectors 14a to 14c are equal to or higher than the first predetermined reference value (S.2), it is determined that a fire has occurred in the nacelle 4 (S.5). ), The first extinguishing agent 12 is released into the nacelle 4 by the first extinguishing agent releasing means (S.6). Even when there is almost no generation of smoke and smoke signals from two or more smoke detectors among the smoke detectors 14a to 14c do not exceed the first predetermined reference value (S.2), the temperature detector. When the temperature signal from 17 is equal to or greater than the second predetermined reference value (S.3), it is determined that a fire has occurred (S.5), and the first extinguishing agent 12 is released (S.6). ). Of course, since both the smoke signal and the temperature signal are constantly monitored, the order of their determination may be either first or both may be substantially simultaneous.
第１の消火剤１２はハロゲン化物系ガスを含む消火ガスであるので、例えナセル４内に人がいたとしても無害である。また、消火能力が高いので、ナセル４の筐体に開口部４ａがあっても充分な消火能力を発揮することができる。 Since the first fire extinguishing agent 12 is a fire extinguishing gas containing a halide gas, even if there is a person in the nacelle 4, it is harmless. Moreover, since the fire extinguishing capability is high, even if the casing 4 of the nacelle 4 has the opening 4a, the sufficient extinguishing capability can be exhibited.
第１の消火剤１２が放出されてから所定時間経過後に（Ｓ．７）温度検知器１７からの温度検知信号が第２の所定基準温度以上となっていなければ（Ｓ．８）、延焼なし、すなわち鎮火と判断し、消火動作は終了する（Ｓ．９）。しかしながら、第１の消火剤１２が放出されてから所定時間経過後に温度検知器１７からの温度検知信号が第２の所定基準温度以上となっていれば（Ｓ．８）、延焼中と判断し（Ｓ．１０）、第２消火剤放出手段によりナセル４内に第２の消火剤１３が放出される（Ｓ．１１）。これにより、ナセル４内の火災は確実に鎮火し、消火装置１１による消火動作が終了する。 After the predetermined time has elapsed since the first extinguishing agent 12 was released (S.7), if the temperature detection signal from the temperature detector 17 is not equal to or higher than the second predetermined reference temperature (S.8), there is no fire spread. That is, it is determined that the fire is extinguished, and the fire extinguishing operation ends (S.9). However, if the temperature detection signal from the temperature detector 17 is equal to or higher than the second predetermined reference temperature after a predetermined time has elapsed since the first extinguishing agent 12 was released (S.8), it is determined that the fire is spreading. (S.10), the second extinguishing agent 13 is released into the nacelle 4 by the second extinguishing agent releasing means (S.11). Thereby, the fire in the nacelle 4 is surely extinguished, and the fire extinguishing operation by the fire extinguishing device 11 is finished.
以上、本発明の好ましい実施の形態を説明したが、本発明はこれらに限定されるものではなく、その要旨の範囲内で様々な変形や変更が可能である。例えば、より簡単に装置を構成するために、上記実施の形態における温度検知器１７、信号制御手段１５のうちの温度信号制御機能、第２消火剤放出手段１９、第２の消火剤１３を省略することも可能である。その場合、図３における（Ｓ．７）以降の工程を行わず、第１消火剤１２を放出して消火動作が完了するようにしてもよい。 As mentioned above, although preferable embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to these, A various deformation | transformation and change are possible within the range of the summary. For example, in order to more easily configure the apparatus, the temperature detector 17, the temperature signal control function, the second extinguishing agent discharge means 19, and the second extinguishing agent 13 in the above embodiment are omitted. It is also possible to do. In that case, the fire extinguishing operation may be completed by releasing the first fire extinguishing agent 12 without performing the steps after (S.7) in FIG.
また、本実施の形態においては、煙信号制御手段としての機能と温度信号制御手段としての機能とを併せ持つ信号制御手段１５を用いたが、もちろん別々の煙信号制御手段と温度信号制御手段とを用いてもよい。 Further, in the present embodiment, the signal control means 15 having both the function as the smoke signal control means and the function as the temperature signal control means is used. Of course, separate smoke signal control means and temperature signal control means are provided. It may be used.
Ｓ，１：風力発電装置
２：基礎部
３：タワー部
４：ナセル（所定空間）
４ａ：開口部
５：プロペラ部
５ａ：ブレード
５ｂ：ローター軸
６：増速器
７：発電器
８：ブレーキ
９：変圧器
１１：消火装置
１２：第１の消火剤
１３：第２の消火剤
１４，１４ａ〜１４ｃ：煙検知器
１５：信号制御手段（煙信号制御手段、温度信号制御手段）
１６：第１消火剤放出手段
１７：温度検知器
１９：第２消火剤放出手段
S, 1: Wind power generator 2: Foundation part 3: Tower part 4: Nacelle (predetermined space)
4a: Opening part 5: Propeller part 5a: Blade 5b: Rotor shaft 6: Speed increaser 7: Generator 8: Brake 9: Transformer 11: Fire extinguishing device 12: First extinguishing agent 13: Second extinguishing agent 14 , 14a to 14c: Smoke detector 15: Signal control means (smoke signal control means, temperature signal control means)
16: First fire extinguishing agent releasing means 17: Temperature detector 19: Second extinguishing agent releasing means
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前記各煙検知信号のうち、少なくとも２つの煙検知器からの煙検知信号が第１の所定基準値以上となった場合又は前記温度検知信号が第２の所定基準値以上となった場合に火災発生と判断するステップと、
前記火災発生と判断した場合にハロゲン化物系ガスを含む消火剤を前記ナセル内に放出するステップと、
前記ハロゲン化物系ガスを含む消火剤を前記ナセル内に放出してから所定時間経過後であって、かつ前記温度検知信号が第２の所定基準値以上である場合に粉末消火剤を前記ナセル内に放出するステップと、を有することを特徴とする消火方法。 Each smoke detection signal from at least three smoke detectors installed at a plurality of different locations in the nacelle of the wind turbine generator and at least one temperature detector installed in the nacelle, formed of non-incombustible material Monitoring the temperature detection signal from
A fire occurs when smoke detection signals from at least two smoke detectors exceed the first predetermined reference value or when the temperature detection signal exceeds the second predetermined reference value among the smoke detection signals. A step of determining occurrence,
Discharging a fire extinguisher containing a halide gas into the nacelle when it is determined that the fire has occurred; and
A powder fire extinguisher is placed in the nacelle after a predetermined time has elapsed since the extinguishing agent containing the halide gas is discharged into the nacelle and the temperature detection signal is equal to or greater than a second predetermined reference value. And a step of discharging to the fire.
ハロゲン化物系ガスを含む消火剤と、
粉末消火剤と、
前記ナセル内の複数の異なる場所に設置された少なくとも３つの煙検知器と、
該煙検知器からの煙検知信号を監視するとともに、少なくとも２つの煙検知器からの煙検知信号が第１の所定基準値以上となった場合に火災発生と判断する煙信号制御手段と、
前記ナセル内に設置された少なくとも１つの温度検知器と、
前記温度検知器からの温度検知信号を監視するとともに、少なくとも１つの温度検知信号が第２の所定基準値以上となった場合に火災発生と判断する温度信号制御手段と、
前記火災発生時に前記ハロゲン化物系ガスを含む消火剤を前記ナセル内に放出する第１消火剤放出手段と、
前記ハロゲン化物系ガスを含む消火剤を前記ナセル内に放出してから所定時間経過後であって、かつ前記温度検知信号が前記第２の所定基準値以上である場合に前記粉末消火剤を前記ナセル内に放出する第２消火剤放出手段と、を有することを特徴とする消火装置。 A fire extinguishing device that is made of non-incombustible material and extinguishes a fire in a nacelle of a wind turbine generator,
A fire extinguisher containing a halide gas;
Powder powder,
At least three smoke detectors installed at a plurality of different locations within the nacelle;
A smoke signal control means for monitoring a smoke detection signal from the smoke detector and determining that a fire has occurred when the smoke detection signals from at least two smoke detectors exceed a first predetermined reference value;
At least one temperature detector installed in the nacelle;
Temperature signal control means for monitoring a temperature detection signal from the temperature detector and determining that a fire has occurred when at least one temperature detection signal is equal to or greater than a second predetermined reference value;
First fire extinguishing agent releasing means for releasing a fire extinguisher containing the halide gas into the nacelle when the fire occurs;
The powder fire extinguisher is added after a predetermined time has elapsed since the fire extinguisher containing the halide gas is discharged into the nacelle and the temperature detection signal is equal to or higher than the second predetermined reference value. And a second extinguishing agent discharging means for discharging into the nacelle.
該タワー部の端部付近に略鉛直軸周りに回転可能に設けられ、内部に少なくとも発電器と増速器とを有し、かつその筐体が非不燃性材料で形成されたナセルと、
該ナセルに略水平軸周りに回転支持されたプロペラ部と、
請求項２に記載の消火装置と、を有することを特徴とする風力発電装置。 A tower section erected on the foundation,
A nacelle provided near the end of the tower portion so as to be rotatable about a substantially vertical axis, having at least a generator and a speed increaser inside, and a casing formed of a non-combustible material;
A propeller portion rotatably supported around the horizontal axis by the nacelle;
And a fire extinguishing apparatus according to claim 2.
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