New Energy Wind Turbine Fire Causes and Fire Fighting Strategies--In-depth Analysis and Response Plan
Abstract
As a core new energy technology, wind power plays a key role in the global energy transition. However, wind turbines, especially large-scale and complex new energy turbines with harsh operating environments and compact structures, are increasingly exposed to fire risk, which has become a serious threat limiting industrial safety and sustainable development. Wind turbine fires not only cause huge asset losses and affect the stable supply of electricity, but also may lead to serious environmental and ecological impacts and even personal injuries. Accurately identifying the root causes of wind turbine fires and formulating a scientific, effective fire fighting strategy based on them, adapted to the characteristics of new energy scenarios, is a major issue that needs to be broken through in the field of engineering and technology at present. This paper analyzes the complex mechanism of fire formation, evaluates the limitations and potential risks of the existing fire protection measures, and explores the innovative path of prevention and control, which is of urgent and far-reaching practical significance to ensure the healthy and steady development of the wind power industry.
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