ASSURANCE FIRE SAFETY OF POWER FACILITIES DUE TO DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHING MOBILE ROBOTICS

As a result of statistical data analysis on fires and accidents that occurred on power facilities, specific features have been identified for suppressing such fires. One of them is exposure of persons participating in firefighting to hazardous factors and associated events. This results in interruption of fire suppression, as people and equipment have to be removed to a safe area. In order to ensure fire suppression in a hazardous environment, it is proposed to use mobile fire suppression robots that are capable of operating under the conditions considered. Technical specifications of mobile robots, that largely determine their operational efficiency, have been evaluated and substantiated. Technical requirements have been specified and used as the basis for developing a prototype of the mobile robotic fire suppression unit designed for application at power facilities. Robotic fire suppression unit tactical capabilities have been assessed under the given conditions, with a favorable result.

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