Fire hazard of power plants of gas compressor stations

Introduction. The article analyzes the composition of power plants of gas compressor stations. A structural and logical model of the development of fires at power plants of gas compressor stations is compiled based on the analysis of real fires. The most dangerous scenario of fire development has been determined. On the basis of the branched-chain combustion theory, the necessary characteristics of the fire extinguishing composition are established and a technical scheme for implementing the fire extinguishing method is proposed. The purpose of the study is to creation of conditions for effective fire extinguishing of power installations of gas compressor stations. Research methods. To get the results used general scientific and special methods of scientific knowledge-analysis, synthesis, the theory of the branched-chain combustion process, the theory of thermal combustion. The results of the study. The most dangerous scenario of fire development of power installations of gas compressor stations is established. The effective characteristics of the extinguishing agent for fire extinguishing are determined on the basis of the branched-chain combustion theory. The technical implementation of this method of fire extinguishing is proposed. Conclusion. The compiled structural and logical model of the development of fires at power plants of gas compressor stations can be used by fire and rescue units when conducting operational and tactical measures. The technical implementation of the proposed method of fire extinguishing will increase the efficiency of volumetric fire extinguishing both at power plants of gas compressor stations and when extinguishing fires of thermodynamically stable liquids. Keywords: energy facilities, branched-chain process, gas compressor stations, closed spaces, volumetric fire fighting, chemical inhibition. Acknowledgments: the research is supported by the Innovation Assistance Fund under the agreement no. 15204GU / 2020 dated 05.06.2020.