UNITECH MACHINES LIMITED, NEW DELHI

Title Project WRITE UP OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Fire Detection and Protection System for Amravati 5x270 MW TPP AT

(MH).

CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL

2.0

INTRODUCTION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

3.0

SCOPE OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

4.0

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

5.0

SYSTEM OPERATION

6.0

DESIGN CRITERIA

7.0

INTERFACING OF NN100 GAS FLOODING SYSTEM WITH FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

8.0

SAILENT FEATURES OF THE FIRE ALARM PANEL

Client. : INDIABULLS POWER LIMITED Client Doc. No. : TCE.5890A-617-UML-AW-006

UML Doc. No. : P304-A-W-006 Rev.-00 04/04/2011 Schedule Date 15/04/2011 Sheet No.

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UNITECH MACHINES LIMITED, NEW DELHI

Title Project WRITE UP OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Fire Detection and Protection System for Amravati 5x270 MW TPP AT

(MH).

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GENERAL This technical specification covers the Fire Alarm System, which is a part of Fire Protection system provided for the 5x270MW to be set up by Indiabulls power limited at Amravati district Maharastra. The design & installation of Fire Alarm & Detection system for the subject project has been designed as per the specification requirements & comply with the latest applicable Indian/British/American standards/codes. The following standards/codes shall be followed in particular: a. TAC Manual - Manual of Tariff Advisory Committee of Insurance Cos. of (India) b. NFPA Codes - National Fire Protection Association Codes (U.S.A.) All the systems are designed in such a way so as to make the system complete and acceptable to TAC/nominated agency of insurance companies.

2.0

INTRODUCTION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM A Common concern is shared by all Automatic Fire Detectors/Detection methods. The criteria is to detect a hostile fire early enough to allow for effective counter actions i.e. evacuation of persons or extinguishment of Fire. The Fire Detection and Alarm System will provide instantaneous Audio Alarm when Fire is detected, in order to prevent loss of life, property and valuables etc by warning inhabitants in the affected premises immediately, so as to obtain necessary help from Fire Fighting and Salvage Staff. The Fire Alarm System may be activated by automatic detection devices or by manual operation. Fire Detection and Alarm System performs the function of monitoring the areas from Fire continuously and giving an Audible Alarm in case of sensing of Fire. The sensing of the Fire is accomplished through various types of detector/LHS Cable/I.R. Detector etc. Fault is the detection of short circuit or open circuit in the Detector loop. Various areas are provided with the adequate number of Detectors for continuous monitoring.

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UNITECH MACHINES LIMITED, NEW DELHI

Title Project WRITE UP OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Fire Detection and Protection System for Amravati 5x270 MW TPP AT

(MH).
3.0 SCOPE OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM The Fire Detection & Alarm System for this project is provided for the following areas as indicated below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 4.0 Main Control Building Unit # 1. Main Control Building Cable Gallery Unit # 1. Unit Control Building for Unit-2, 3, 4 & 5. Unit Control Building Cable Gallery for Unit-2, 3, 4 & 5. ESP Building Control & SWGR Room. Administrative Building Fuel Oil Pump House MCC/Control Room C.W.P.H. MCC/Control Room ASH Handling Plant Control & SWGR Room. CHP Control/SWGR Room Conveyors Area DG Building MCC/Control Room WT/ETP Control/SWGR Room. Switchyard Building. Compressor Building MCC/Control Room. RWPH Control/SWGR Room. HFO/LDO Tank. Workshop Building. Canteen.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The proposed Fire Detection and Alarm System is Intelligent, Analogue Addressable, Microprocessor type. The System consists of addressable Multi-sensor & Heat Detector which checks/detect any abnormal change in Smoke, heat level. These detector then give signal back to the Fire alarm panel which then actuate the corresponding output devices (Hooters & Relays) as programmed to take appropriate extinguishing measures. The System consists of addressable Multisensor Detector, Heat Detector & addressable Manual Call Points. In addition to these, Response Indicators

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UNITECH MACHINES LIMITED, NEW DELHI

Title Project WRITE UP OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Fire Detection and Protection System for Amravati 5x270 MW TPP AT

(MH).
and Electronic Hooters have been provided at strategic locations in the plant. All the detectors and detection devices are connected with the Fire Alarm Panel. The Fire Alarm Panel will be equipped with parallel redundant UPS complete with Lead Acid type Sealed maintenance-free batteries backup. 1 No. Three Phase 400/440 V AC, 50Hz Operatable Siren of 3.25 Kms range (diametrical) has been provided on the top of T.G. Building for general alert in the plant and in vicinity. The Fire Alarm Panel shows the exact location and status of all detection devices connected, on the 168 Characters LCD display Card. Each Detector has a definite address, a custom built message, which will be displayed on the panel, in case of trouble or alarm. The Fire Detection and Alarm Panel have also been interfaced with the Fire Protection System to annunciate the status of Fire Water Pump House, operation of MVW & HVW Spray System using interface units. 4.1 The Fire Alarm System consists of following:1) Intelligent, Analogue Addressable type Microprocessor based Fire Alarm Panel 07 Nos. 2) Intelligent, Microprocessor based Repeater Panel 03 Nos. 3) Intelligent Detectors of Multi-sensor & Heat Detector. 4) Intelligent Manual Call Point (MCP). 5) Intelligent Monitor Module (Interface Unit) 6) Intelligent Control Relay Module. 7) Intelligent Signal Module. 8) Intelligent Fault Isolator Module. 9) Electronic Hooters & Response Indicator. 10) Infrared Detector. 11) Linear Heat Sensing Cable (LHSC) Digital type. 12) Probe Type Heat Detector. All the detectors and detection devices are connected with Fire Alarm Panel. All the Nine Panels FAP#1, FAP#2, FAP#3, FAP#4, FAP#5, FAP#6 & FAP#7 and RP#1, RP#2 & RP#3 are connected in a network. 4.1.1 FIRE ALARM PANEL The Fire alarm panels are located at the following locations: Description Fire Alarm Panel Fire Alarm Panel Fire Alarm Panel Fire Alarm Panel Location of FAP Main Control Room Unit-1 Unit Control Room Unit-2 Unit Control Room Unit-3 Unit Control Room Unit-4
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Tag No. FAP#1 FAP#2 FAP#3 FAP#4

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UNITECH MACHINES LIMITED, NEW DELHI

Title Project WRITE UP OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Fire Detection and Protection System for Amravati 5x270 MW TPP AT

(MH).
Fire Alarm Panel Fire Alarm Panel Fire Alarm Panel Unit Control Room Unit-5 Switchyard Control Room CHP Control Room FAP#5 FAP#6 FAP#7

FAP#1 connected with PLC based control panel through Interface Modules. 4.1.2 REPEATER PANEL Repeater Panel repeats all the Fire Signals appearing in the Fire Alarm Panel. Through Repeater Panel we can silence or can pass evacuation command to any of the Main Fire Alarm Panel as all the seven (07) Fire Alarm Panels and Repeater Panels are in Networking. Description Location of FAP Tag No. Repeater Panel Fire Station RP#1 Repeater Panel Security Building RP#2 Repeater Panel Gate House RP#3 5.0 SYSTEM OPERATION In the event of fire inside any of the protected area, the detectors will sense the fire and give signal to the Fire alarm panel which then actuate the corresponding output devices (Hooters & Relays) as programmed to operate the fire extinguishing systems or provide necessary audio alarms. The exact location where the fire / fault generate will be displayed on eight lines of 21 characters (168 Characters total) LCD display of Fire Alarm Panel. Manual call points are provided floor-wise near exit/staircase for the various buildings provided with fire alarm system. The addressable Manual call points are provided for the manual operation of output devices as programmed All the CABLE GALLERIES are protected by MVW spray system and are provided with both digital type LHS cable & intelligent Multi-sensor Detectors. On detection of any abnormal change in Smoke, heat level by detector, the Fire alarm panel gives the location of the area on the LCD. The FAP then actuate the corresponding output devices (Hooters) as programmed. When the fire has been confirmed by the operation of two detectors (cross zoned), then Fire Alarm Panel operates the designated deluge Valve. After actuation of the deluge valve, the deluge valve Operated signal appears at Fire alarm panel. The LHS cables installed in the galleries detects the overheating generated due to the burning of cable & send the signal to the Fire Alarm Panel, which then actuate the designated deluge valve for extinguishing the fire. Deluge Valve Operated signal appears at Fire Alarm Panel with the help of pressure switches mounted on the deluge valve.
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Title Project WRITE UP OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Fire Detection and Protection System for Amravati 5x270 MW TPP AT

(MH).
The CONVEYORS are protected by MVW Spray System and are provided with digital type LHS cable & I.R. Detector as per the specification. The I.R detector mounted on the specified conveyor detects the moving fire. On detection of the fire it stops the conveyor, thereafter the LHS cable detects the overheating generated due to the burning of coal & sends the signal to the fire alarm panel, which then actuates the designated deluge valve for extinguishing the fire. Deluge Valve Operated signal appears at Fire Alarm Panel with the help of pressure switches mounted on the deluge valve. The Fire Alarm Panel FAP#1 in Main control room unit-1 will be provided with computer, Monitor & all accessories such as video display unit, keyboard and printer for the Graphical Display & monitoring of all the areas which are protected by the Fire Alarm System. It gives us the detail of the sensitivity level of the detectors & the record of Fire & trouble conditions stored in the VDU. The Monitor will Display the Graphical representation of all the areas protected by Fire Alarm System. When any of the Detector, MCP, Monitor Module, Control Relay Module, LHS (Connected with Monitor Module), and I.R. Detector (connected with Monitor Module) operates the indication of the corresponding device and the area will flash on the Graphics of the PC. The PC based Central Monitoring Station with printer will be provided at Main Control Room unit-1. 6.0 Design Criteria The system is designed as per TAC & NFPA codes. Following salient features/ parameters are considered for design of fire alarm system. 1) The Multisensor & Heat detectors are provided in the protected areas. 2) The spacing of detectors is decided as per IS: 2189 & as per the specifications in each protected area, considering the construction features like beam depth, roof height etc. of each protected area. 3) Response indicators are provided for above false ceiling detectors. 4) Manual Pull Stations are provided near exit points & as per the specifications in each protected area. 5) Fault isolators Module are provided in the loop. 6) Electronic hooters are provided in each protected area.

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UNITECH MACHINES LIMITED, NEW DELHI

Title Project WRITE UP OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Fire Detection and Protection System for Amravati 5x270 MW TPP AT

(MH).
7) The fire alarm loop cable inside building between detector to detector, detector to modules & detector to Panel is 2Cx1.5mm2 (Cu) FRLS, Armoured, and PVC insulated as per IS: 1554. 8) The fire alarm loop cable outside building to building is 2Cx1.5mm2 (Cu) FRLS, Armoured, and PVC insulated as per IS: 1554. 9) The Loop Cable used in Coal Conveyor areas for detector to detector, detector to panel, Interface Module & IRDs is 2Cx1.5mm2(Cu) FRLS, Armoured, and PVC insulated as per IS: 1554. 10) The cable used inside area for Power Supply (24V DC) to hooters etc is 2Cx2.5mm2 (Cu) FRLS, Armoured, PVC insulated as per IS:1554. 11) The cable used outside area for Power Supply (24V DC) to hooters etc is 2Cx2.5mm2 (Cu) FRLS, Armoured, PVC insulated as per IS:1554. 12) The Power Cable used in Coal Conveyor areas for (24V DC) Hooters, IRDs, Interface Modules etc. is 2Cx2.5mm2 (Cu) FRLS, Armoured, and PVC insulated as per IS: 1554. 13) Networking Cable between Fire Alarm Panels is 2Cx1.5mm2 (Cu) FRLS, Armoured, and PVC insulated as per IS: 1554. 14) Monitor Modules are provided in the system for actuating equipments in the area. 15) All detectors & modules provided in the loop are of intelligent addressable type. 16) UML Schematic Diagram for Fire Detection & Alarm System with Client Drawing No. TCE.5890A-617-UML-AF-001 is taken as reference drawing and all the notes as mentioned in it are applicable to the Write up of Fire Alarm System also.

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INTERFACING OF NN100 GAS FLOODING SYSTEM WITH FIRE ALARM SYSTEM NN 100 Protected areas are interfaced with Fire Alarm System with both Multi-sensor & Photoelectric detectors. When the fire in NN 100 Protected area has been confirmed by the operation of two detectors (cross zoned), the Fire Alarm Panel triggers a series of actions, operates the sounder and after the prescribed time delay period, operates the Solenoid Valve thus energizes the actuating cylinder, which then operates the Pilot Cylinder. The Pilot

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Title Project WRITE UP OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Fire Detection and Protection System for Amravati 5x270 MW TPP AT

(MH).
Cylinder then opens the valve of Main Storage Cylinder allowing the NN 100 gas to escape from the storage cylinder into the distribution piping network installed inside the protected areas. The NN 100 gas discharges through strategically placed nozzles inside the protected areas, where it floods the protected areas and suppresses the fire. The Fire Alarm Panel will display the message of Discharge Indication. The Fire Alarm System Provides the Manual Release & Abort Unit for manual Release /Abort operation of NN 100 System. 7.1 Manual Release In case of big fire, when 30 seconds time delay cannot be afforded, the system can be operated manually by use of EMERGENCY MANUAL RELEASE push button, which is mounted at the protected premises as per the Drawing. IMP. : In case of operation of EMERGENCY MANUAL RELEASE NN 100 will be dumped immediately.

7.2

Manual Abort In case a fire detected is very small and can be put off manually, then isolating the supply to Pilot Solenoid Valve can stop release of NN 100 gas. For this, person has to operate MANAUAL ABORT UNIT mounted along with Manual Release UNIT. IMP. : This facility of ABORT is available within the prescribed time delay. Once timer has completed its time setting then, the Solenoid Valve will operate and NN 100 will be discharged.

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SALIENT FEATURES OF THE FIRE ALARM PANEL 1) Intelligent, Analogue Addressable, Microprocessor based. 2) Eight Lines of 21 characters (168 Characters total) LCD Display. Displays information important to user first. First & Last alarm display hands free. 3) Exceptional Alarm Response Times. 3 Seconds alarm response time over any size Network.

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Title Project WRITE UP OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Fire Detection and Protection System for Amravati 5x270 MW TPP AT

(MH).
750ms loop alarm response time.

4) Total network wiring over 300,000 Feet. 5) Signature Series Detectors & Modules Support. 6) Automatic Device & Panel Addressing (Electronic). 7) 250 Devices per Loop, 2500 Devices per Node. 8) 64 Nodes can be connected. 9) Electronic Device Circuit Mapping. 10) Exceptional History Log Capacity (1750). 11) Standalone System. 12) System Status LED. The Fire Alarm Panel consists of necessary indication and control push buttons and other accessories required for operation of the system. When any of the detectors detects any fire inside the protected premises through any type of detector, LHSC, I.R. then the Fire Alarm Panel will display the corresponding location on the LCD & the Fire LED of the panel will start glowing. The audio-visual alarm comes ON in Panel indicating that the fire condition has been detected. Also, EVACUATION display unit (Hooter) located at strategic location will start sounding.

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