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1. SYSTEM DESIGN

1.1.PURPOSE

The purpose of this fire fighting system is to protect by HP CO2 a frame 6B gas
turbine inside off-base enclosure. The protected compartments are:

- G.T auxiliaries compartment

- G.T compartment
- Load / gear compartment
- Generator exciter compartment
These 4 compartments constitute one zone of CO2 release.
Carbon dioxide fire protection system extinguishes a fire by raising the CO2
concentration within the enclosure; thereby reducing the oxygen concentration
to a point below, which combustion is not possible (15 % oxygen by volume).
Within one minute after actuation, sufficient CO2 has been supplied by the
initial discharge to achieve an extinguishing concentration (34 % by volume).
This concentration is maintained for 30 minutes by a gradual addition of more
CO2 from the extended discharge system (to compensate leakage).
The initial discharge system will extinguish any fire within the enclosure and the
extended discharge system is designed to avoid re-ignition.

CO2 fire fighting system functionning is released in accordance with NFPA12

requirement.

1.2.DESCRIPTION

1.2.1. CO2 Bottles.

High pressure CO2 is contained in 67 litres bottles filled each with 45 kg of CO2
located on a rack .
Bottles are distributed as following :
- 8 CO2 bottles for initial discharge ( 101 AQ to 108 AQ )
- 30 CO2 bottles for extended discharge ( 111 AQ to 140 AQ )
Each CO2 bottle is equipped with:
- bursting disc with 190 bar g setting to avoid over pressure in bottle
- valve that can be manually or pneumatically actuated :
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- FV 151 to FV 158 for initial discharge, and FV 161 to FV 190 for extended
discharge .
- flexible hose between bottles valve pneumatic actuators (pilot circuit)
- flexible hose between bottles and manifold
- One weighting system : WISL 151 to WI 158 for initial discharge and WISL
161 to WI 190 for extended discharge . In case of 10% of CO2 loss, On one
cylinder a remote signal is sent on the fire fighting cubicle. To check this, an
operator shall go and check on the rack the fault.
Two bottles are equipped with solenoid valve to initial discharge :
- Bottle 101 AQ is equipped with solenoids valves FY 151
- Bottle 111 AQ is equipped with solenoids valves FY 161
A bottle 101 AQ is also equipped with manual lever to initial discharge.

Initial discharge manifold :

One hot-dip manifold in galvanised steel collects the 8 initial discharge bottles
This manifold is equipped with:
- 8 connections for bottles hoses
- 8 check-valves to prevent the loss of CO2 if the system is operated when any
bottles is removed for maintenance
- 1 isolation valve (HV 151) to inhibit mechanically CO2 discharge. This valve is
fitted with a closed position switch (ZSL 151) that indicates to the operator if the
system is operative or not.
- 1 connection for distribution piping

Extended discharge manifold:

One hot-dip manifold in galvanised steel collects the 30 extended discharge
bottles
This manifold is equipped with:
- 30 connections for bottles hoses
- 30 check-valves to prevent the loss of CO2 if the system is operated when
any bottles is removed for maintenance
- 1 isolation valve (HV 161) to inhibit mechanically CO2 discharge. This valve is
fitted with a closed position switch (ZSL 161) that indicates to the operator if the
system is operative or not
- 1 connection for distribution piping

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Pressure switch (PSH 161) that confirm CO2 release to the fire panel in case of
electrical release of the CO2. In case of mechanical release of the CO2 (by the
mean of the manual lever on the bottle 111 AQ), the pressure switch is
actuated by the CO2 discharge in the manifold and will give a signal to the fire
panel. The fire panel will then actuate alarms and will send a signal to the
speedtronic that will trip the GT.

1.2.2.Junction box

One electrical junction box collects every CO2 rack instrumentation : solenoid valves,
pressure switch, position switches and weighing system devices.

1.2.3.Distribution piping

For each protected zone, one pipe for initial discharge and one pipe for
extended discharge are going from CO2 cylinders rack to nozzles inside
protected compartments.

1.2.4. CO2 rack.

CO2 bottles and manifolds are mounted on a metallic frame to allow bottles
storage and transport. This rack is equipped with:
- Lifting rings
- Ground connections

1.2.5. Equipment around and inside G.T. acoustical package

Two horn and flashing light units (XA 060 and XA 061) are installed outside gas
turbine acoustical package : one each side between access doors.
Two horn and flashing light units (XA 063 and XA064) are installed outside
generator : one on each side between access doors.
One flashing light (XL 065) is installed in auxiliaries compartment.
Two flashing lights (XL 066, XL 067) are installed inside gas turbine
compartment.

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1.2.6. CO2 manual release (by hand break glass unit)

Six break glass units (HS 051, HS 052, HS 053, HS 054, HS 056, HS 057) are
installed near each gas turbine auxiliaries and gas turbine compartments
access door.
Two break glass units (HS 058, HS 059) are installed near each generator
exciter compartment access door.
One break glass unit (HS 060) is installed on the CO2 rack .

Following warning signs will be installed on each protected compartments

access doors :
WARNING
CARBON DIOXIDE GAS
WHEN ALARM OPERATES DO
NOT
ENTER UNTIL VENTILATED

1.2.7. Thermostatic detectors

Detectors are divided in two loops per compartment:

G.T.
auxiliaries compartment: first loop of 2 detectors: 45FA1A and 45FA2A
Second loop of 2 detectors: 45FA1B and 45FA2B
GT compartment: first loop of 3 detectors: 45FT1A, 45FT2A, 45FT3A
Second loop of 3 detectors: 45FT1B,
45FT2B, 45FT3B
Load /gear compartment: first loop of 2 detectors: 45FT9A and 45FT10A
Second loop of 2 detectors: 45FT9B and 45FT10B
Generator exciter
compartment: first loop of 1 detector : 45FG1A
second loop of 1 detector : 45FG1B

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1.2.8. Fire fighting cubicle

The Fire Fighting Protection Panel is composed of a microprocessors control

panel for the organisation of systems balancing line operates, differents modul
are added :
- MDM521
- Notification appliance modul
- Relay modul ( signal report )
- Sounder driver booster
- Detector monitor modul
Each point has an address ( already programming )
The mentioned control panel, contained in a rack cabinet 19” for 40 units is
equipped to control 4 zones for fire detection , 3 zones for fire extinguishing.
All the detection and extinguishing moduls are mounted behind a rear panel,
they are connected to appropriate termination modules and from here to a
terminal board for the connection of the cables coming from the field.
The front part of the control panel is composed of a LCD display, a keyboard
and a serie of leds which indicates the different status of the system.
The detection system alarms, are shown both on the LCD display and on the
relevant led front plate signalling alarm and fault of the groups with engraved
words.
All the detection in and the command or alarm outs, are controlled for a short
circuit or line opening, causing a fault condition clearly recognisable.
During the possible maintenance works, you cannot to activate any undesired
command. See notice TFX.
The control panel has a “service code” (1234) and engineer code (123456)
which allows the access to particular functions only to the enabled personnel.
The programming of the system is stored in EEPROMS mounted on the
central card. ( detection, extinguishing modul ). See notice.

1.3. FUNCTIONS

1.3.1. Thermostatic detection

Each detection loop is supervised against short circuit or open circuit. An

indication "loop in trouble" is given on fire fighting cubicle if a short circuit or an
open circuit is detected.

1.3.2. Fire pre-alarm

A detection loop is actuated if at least one detector of this loop is actuated.
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An indication "fire pre-alarm" is given on fire fighting cubicle if:

- One loop of G.T. auxiliaries compartment is actuated:
(45 FA 1A or 45 FA 2A) or (45 FA 1B or 45 FA 2B)
or
- One loop of G.T. compartment is actuated:
(45 FT 1A or 45 FT 2A or 45 FT 3A) or (45 FT 1B or 45 FT 2B or 45
FT 3B)
or
- One loop of load /gear compartment is actuated:
(45 FT 9A or 45 FT 10A) or (45 FT 9B or 45 FT 10B)
or
- One loop of generator exciter compartment is actuated:
(45 FG 1A or 45 FG 1B)

1.3.3. Fire alarm

A fire alarm is displayed on fire fighting cubicle if:
- The two loops of G.T. auxiliaries compartment are actuated:
(45 FA 1A or 45 FA 2A) and (45 FA 1B or 45 FA 2B)
or
- The two loops of G.T. compartment are actuated:
(45 FT 1A or 45 FT 2A or 45 FT 3A) and (45 FT 1B or 45 FT 2B or 45
FT 3B)
or
- Two loops of load GEAR compartment are actuated:
(45 FT 9A or 45 FT 10A) and (45 FT 9B or 45 FT 10B)
or
- The two loops of generator exciter compartment are actuated:
(45 FG 1A and 45 FG 1B)
or
- One at least of the break glass units is actuated:
(HS051 or HS052 or HS053 or HS054 or HS056 or HS057 or HS058
or HS059 OR HS 060)

1.3.4. CO2 release

In case of fire alarm (as described in chapter 1.3.3) the following sequence is
initiated by the fire-fighting cubicle:
Fire alarm :
- Actuation of audible and visual alarms around and inside the
protected compartment enclosures ( XA 060, XA 061, XA 063, XA 064,
XL065, XL 065, XL 066, XL 067)
- Fire signal is given to Speedtronic that trips the gas turbine and
closes fuel shut off valve.
- Fire signal is given to MCC to stop ventilation fans.
- Ventilation openings are closed by gravity.
- After 30 seconds delay, both solenoid valves (FY 151 and FY 161)
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are energised. This involves both initial and extended discharges.

- Pressure switch (PSH 161) on extended discharge manifold confirms
CO2 release to the fire-fighting cubicle.
- "CO2 released" signal is send to speedtronic.
- One minute after release, initial discharge is finished.
- 30 minutes after start of release, extended discharge is finished.
- G.T. start is forbidden until pressure switch (PSH 161) is reset.
Note: - CO2 flow rates are regulated by pipe diameters and nozzle sizes.

1.3.5. Emergency manual release (by manual lever)

It is possible to actuate manually the release by a lever located on one CO2

bottle (for example if the fire fighting cubicle is inoperative):
Bottle 101 AQ is equipped with a manual lever
In case of manual actuation:
- There is no time delay before discharge
- If fire-fighting cubicle is still in operation, pressure switch (PSH 161) will send
CO2 release signal to fire fighting cubicle that will send a signal to the
speedtronic to trip the G.T. and will actuate the audible and visual alarms (XA
060, XA 061, XA 063 and XA 064) around the G.T. enclosure and the flashing
lights (XL 065, XL 066, XL 067) inside the GT enclosure.
- If fire-fighting cubicle is inoperative, the G.T. shall be tripped manually and
there are no alarms during CO2 discharge.

1.3.6. Mechanical CO2 lock off

In case of maintenance in a protected compartment, it is necessary to inhibit

CO2 release by mean of lockable isolation valves each manifold. Position of
these valves are supervised by fire fighting panel :
Initial and extended discharge can be inhibited by valve HV 151 and HV 161.
If both valves are closed (position switches ZSL 151 and ZSL 161 are
actuated), then :
- Signal "CO2 mechanically locked off" is displayed on fire fighting
cubicle.
- Fire detection is still on operation
- Horns and flashing lights (XA 060, XA 061, XA 063, XA 064, XL 065,
XL 066, XL 067) will be actuated in case of fire alarm, but CO2
release will not be actuated.
- A n alarm "CO2 locked off" is sent to speedtronic.
- G.T. starting is forbidden.

If only one isolating valve is closed (ZSL 151 or ZSL 161 actuated), indication is
given to fire fighting cubicle and "system in trouble remote to speedtronic.

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1.3.7 Weighting system

Each cylinder is fitted with a weighing device with remote signal : WISL 151 to
WISL 158 for initial discharge and WISL 161 to WISL 190 for extended
discharge . In case of 10% of CO2 loss, an indication is mechanically
mentioned on the considered bottle . Moreover, a visual "General CO2 loss"
signal is send on the fire panel. An operator shall then go and check which
bottle is faulty.

1.4. DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS

1.4.1. Solenoid valve

FY 151 : First solenoid valve to actuate CO2 release

FY 161 : Second solenoid valve to actuate CO2 release

1.4.2. Detection

G.T. AUXILIARIES COMPARTMENT

- 45 FA 1A and 45 FA 2A for the first thermostatic detection loop
- 45 FA 1B and 45 FA 2B for the second thermostatic detection loop.

G.T. COMPARTMENT
- 45 FT 1A, 45 FT 2A, 45 FT 3A for the first thermostatic detection loop
- 45 FT 1B, 45 FT 2B, 45 FT 3B for the second thermostatic detection loop.

LOAD / GEAR. COMPARTMENT

- 45 FT 9A and 45 FT 10A for the first thermostatic detection loop
- 45 FT 9B and 45 FT 10B for the second thermostatic detection loop.

GENERATOR EXCITER COMPARTMENT

- 45 FG 1A for the first thermostatic detection loop
- 45 FG 1B for the second thermostatic detection loop.

BREAK GLASS UNITS

- HS 051 : Break glass unit next to G.T. auxiliaries compartment access door
- HS 053 : Break glass unit next to G.T. auxiliaries compartment access door
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- HS 052 : Break glass unit next to G.T. compartment access door

- HS 054 : Break glass unit next to G.T. compartment access door
- HS 056 : Break glass unit next to Load / gear compartment access door
- HS 057 : Break glass unit next to Load / gear compartment access door
- HS 058 : Break glass unit next to Generator exciter compartment access door
- HS 059 : Break glass unit next to Generator exciter compartment access door
- HS 060 : Break glass unit located on the CO2 rack.

PRESSURE SWITCH
- PSH 161 : pressure switch on extended discharge manifold to confirm CO2
release to fire fighting cubicle

AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARMS

- XL 065 : Flashing light inside G.T. auxiliaries compartment
- XL 066 : Flashing light inside G.T. compartment
- XL 067 : Flashing light inside G.T. compartment
- XA 060 : Horn and flashing light unit located outside GT acoustical package
- XA 061 : Horn and flashing light unit located outside GT acoustical package
- XA 063 : Horn and flashing light unit located outside Generator
- XA 064 : Horn and flashing light unit located outside Generator

VALVES POSITION SWITCHES

- ZSL 151 : Closed position switch on initial discharge isolating valve HV 151
- ZSL 161 : Closed position switch on extended discharge isolating valve HV 161

WEIGHING SYSTEM
- WISL 151 to WISL 158 : weighing indicator systems with remote signal for initial
discharge CO2 cylinders
- WISL 161 to WISL 190 : weighing indicator systems with remote signal for
extended discharge CO2 cylinders
Initial and extended weighing system device switches are parallel connected to
generate one general alarm “General CO2 loss”.

1.5. ANALYSIS OF FAILURE IN SERVICE

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In the event of an electrical power failure of the fire fighting cubicle, the fire
protection can monitor:
- Detection during 24 hours.
- All the actuators operation (such as alarms, flashing lights, solenoid valves, ...)
during 5 minutes
In case of fault of monitoring or power, a signal "system trouble" is sent from fire
fighting cubicle to Speedtronic.

1.6. INTERFACE OF SYSTEMS

1.6.1. With MCC

Fire fighting cubicle sends to the MCC signal to stop ventilation fans.

1.6.2. With speedtronic

Fire fighting cubicle sends to Speedtronic:

- CO2 system in trouble
- Fire pre-alarm
- Fire alarm auxiliaries compartment
- Fire alarm gas turbine compartment
- Fire alarm load gear compartment
- Fire alarm exciter compartment
- Fire alarm
- CO2 released
- CO2 mechanical lock off
- General CO2 loss
- Water discharge on main transformer
event of an electrical power failure of the fire-fighting cubicle, the fire protection can
monitor:
- Detection during 24 hours.
- Actuators operation (such as alarms, flashing light, valves, …) during 5 minutes.
In case of fault of monitoring or power, a signal "system trouble" is sending from fire-
fighting cubicle to Speedtronic.

1.7. HEALTH AND SAFETY

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THE CARBON DIOXIDE: INFORMATION, HAZARD.

The chemical formula of carbon dioxide - a compound of carbon and oxygen -
is CO2. It should not be mistaken for the poisonous compound of the same two
elements, carbon monoxide: CO.
Carbon dioxide does not support combustion, and as it’s about 50% heavier
than air; it will when used as an extinguishing agent form a blanket over the fire
and extinguish it.
At normal pressure and temperatures, carbon dioxide is a colourless gas with a
faintly astringent smell, which makes the bystander cough.
Carbon dioxide is a non-conductor of electricity. This is very important in engine
rooms, as it means that extinguishing with carbon dioxide will not damage
electrical installations such as generators, motors and switchboards. Further,
as carbon dioxide is chemically neutral and thus has no corrosive effect on any
material, engines and other equipment may be run as usual after a thorough
airing.
Carbon dioxide in concentrations of 3 - 4% will have no effect for relatively short
exposures other than to cause one to breathe rapidly. Concentrations of 4 - 5%
will cause dizziness after 30 minutes - 1 hour. With concentrations of 5 - 7%,
the inhalation is dangerous after scarcely 30 minutes.
A concentration of 9 - 10% already involves an important difficulty in breathing
after few minutes; and with 15% a rapidly losing consciousness. At
concentrations of 20% and upwards, CO2 has a terrifying action: it stops the
breathing and death will follow in about 20 - 30 minutes unless the victim is
removed to a source of fresh air and given an artificial respiration.
Consequently, carbon dioxide must not be discharged until everybody has left
the space; any space in which carbon dioxide has been discharged must be
thoroughly aired before anybody is sent into it without a smoke helmet.
The CO2 contents of the room can be checked by means of a special CO2
indicator or a Davys safety lamp. If the CO2 concentration is higher than 5 -
6%, or if the Davys lamp is extinguished, the airing must be continued.
Nobody should be sent into a space in which CO2 has been discharged without
being warned that he must come out immediately if he finds difficulty in
breathing or throbbing.
If it’s suspected that the space has not been sufficiently aired then anybody
entering the space must have a safety line.
Masks with a smoke filter, for example an ordinary gas mask, do not protect
against the effects of CO2.
Persons trapped by the carbon dioxide must immediately be carried out into
fresh air. If persons are unconscious, artificial respiration should be given
immediately; they should not be given water or any other drinks.
Before a space is filled with carbon dioxide, it must be properly closed and
sealed. The space must be kept filled with carbon dioxide until it has been
definitely established that the fire has been extinguished and heated materials
or fixed equipment have been cooled down.
It must always be taken into consideration that the fire may break out again if
fresh air is allowed into the space, i.e. when the hatches to a hold are opened.

1.8. APPENDICES
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- Appendix 1 : Equipment list

- Appendix 2 : List of electrical consumers and their consumption
- Appendix 3 : P & I Diagram n° 91-132 678
- Appendix 4 : P & I Diagram n° 91-132 679
- Appendix 5 : Cause and effect n° 91-463 164
- Appendix 6 : Measurement list n° 91-463 166

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