TY - JOUR
T1 - Fire risk assessments and fire protection measures for wind turbines
T2 - a review
AU - You, Fei
AU - Shaik, Sujan
AU - Rokonuzzaman, Md
AU - Rahman, Kazi Sajedur
AU - Tan, Wen Shan
N1 - Funding Information:
This research was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51376089 and 50906039 ), and the 2019 Key Project of The Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China ( 19KJA520007 , A Class).
Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 The Authors
PY - 2023/9
Y1 - 2023/9
N2 - Wind turbine fires pose a significant global problem, leading to substantial financial losses. However, due to limited open discussions and lax regulations in the wind power industry, progress in addressing this issue has been hindered. This study aims to shed light on the fire risks associated with wind turbine nacelles and blades, while also exploring preventive measures and the latest fire detection and extinguishing technologies. The research conducted in this study involves a comprehensive investigation of various case studies, utilizing causal examination to identify common failure forms and their roles in fire incidents. Additionally, typical hazards, with a focus on fire incidents, in wind turbines are diagnosed. The primary causes of these fires were determined to be lightning strikes and hydraulic faults, often exacerbated by the presence of combustible materials. To conclude, the study includes a survey that encompasses education, knowledge analysis, and real-life accident experiences to assess fire risks and prevention measures in wind turbines. The participation of experts from wind farms, including those from the People's Republic of Bangladesh and other countries, adds valuable insights. The findings from this study serve as a crucial resource for enhancing safety standards and mitigating fire incidents within the wind power industry.
AB - Wind turbine fires pose a significant global problem, leading to substantial financial losses. However, due to limited open discussions and lax regulations in the wind power industry, progress in addressing this issue has been hindered. This study aims to shed light on the fire risks associated with wind turbine nacelles and blades, while also exploring preventive measures and the latest fire detection and extinguishing technologies. The research conducted in this study involves a comprehensive investigation of various case studies, utilizing causal examination to identify common failure forms and their roles in fire incidents. Additionally, typical hazards, with a focus on fire incidents, in wind turbines are diagnosed. The primary causes of these fires were determined to be lightning strikes and hydraulic faults, often exacerbated by the presence of combustible materials. To conclude, the study includes a survey that encompasses education, knowledge analysis, and real-life accident experiences to assess fire risks and prevention measures in wind turbines. The participation of experts from wind farms, including those from the People's Republic of Bangladesh and other countries, adds valuable insights. The findings from this study serve as a crucial resource for enhancing safety standards and mitigating fire incidents within the wind power industry.
KW - Fire protection measures
KW - Fire risk assessments
KW - Renewable energy
KW - Wind turbines
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85169929852&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19664
DO - 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19664
M3 - Review Article
AN - SCOPUS:85169929852
SN - 2405-8440
VL - 9
JO - Heliyon
JF - Heliyon
IS - 9
M1 - e19664
ER -
