Luse Barrier Wall Extended View
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The Luse Companies working in partnership with Structural Integrity and DuraSystems provides a turn key modular fire and impact barrier wall system for transformer and other asset protection.
Transcript of Luse Barrier Wall Extended View
The Luse Companies working in partnership with Structural Integrity and DuraSystems provides a turn key modular fire and impact barrier wall system for transformer and other asset protection.
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THE UNPLANNED TRANSFORMER FAILURE EVENT
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NOW THE FIRE IS CONTAINED
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THE VIEW AFTER AN EVENT
WHEN NO PROTECTION HAS BEEN PLANNED IN ADVANCE
A SINGLE UNIT OFFLINE IS TYPICALLY VALUED AT $62,500 PER HOUR OR $1,500,000 PER DAY.
PROTECTING TRANSFORMER ASSETS PAYS FOR ITSELF
OUR ABILITY TO REDUCE/MANAGE CRITICAL PATH TIME DURING AN OUTAGE INSTALL IS ANOTHER OF OUR VALUE ADDED SERVICES
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Case History
THE BEFORE PICTURE
A fire started at a single transformer in an Arizona utility substation around 7 P.M.
July 4, 2004.
View of the first transformer where fire event began
Fire then spread to an adjacent transformer
Then a third transformer is impacted
And finally a fourth transformer joins the party
A DuraBarrier would have contained the fire at the first transformer and stopped the spread to the second, third and fourth transformers potentially saving a large part of the multi-million loss for the replacement of the 4 transformers. This cost did not include the loss of power to the electrical grid and business disruptions that occurred until replacement equipment was installed.
The result of the fire
. Examples of DuraBarrier wall systems functioning
in live events
Explosion & Fire Side
This side Functioning & Protected by DuraBarrier
What is a Fire & Impact Barrier?
A light weight, removable steel & composite panel fire & explosion impact barrier that affords an alternative to concrete, masonry, gypsum and other materials.
Snapshot view of Fire & Impact Barrier sample?
Material Components of the DuraBarrier Wall System
A Few Application Examples
Transformer separation
Structure protection
Egress enclosure
Ceilings
Cable Trays
Equipment protection
Flammable storage isolation
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Barrier Examples
Transformer Separation
Designing for site conditions
Structure Protection
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Additional Application Examples
Flammable Material Handling
ENCLOSURES
Fire Walls
UL tested 3 & 4 hour rated wall assemblies for electrical vaults
Pipe Enclosures
Fire Wall Systems
Fire Rated Ceiling
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Advantages
1. Developed to provide safe and effective fire and impact protection enabling the utility to safe guard assets and personnel!
2. Manufacture of components is performed off site!
3. Limits or eliminates down time for installation!
4. Provides the ability to perform maintenance or change out of equipment without destruction of existing barrier system!
5. Enables end user to conform to insurance and/or code requirements!
6. All systems custom designed to site conditions!
7. Long field service life!
8. No maintenance!
DuraBarrier Transformer Protection Shield
Pre-engineered up to 35’ in height
Available in wind conditions up to and including category 5 hurricane
Available in importance factors of 1.0 or 1.15 if required
Available in two foundation types
Available in several corrosion resistant finishes
DuraBarrier Transformer Protection Shield
Design Allows for Flexibility & Difficult Site Conditions
Limited space between transformers Existing structures High voltage clearances Underground obstructions Maintenance access Limited shutdown window Other (oil containment, module wt etc)
Bolt-up Panelized System
Reduced shutdown time to install.
Can be temporarily removed.
No field welding, formwork or scaffolding.
Pre-engineered for site location.
Light Weight
Modular panels weigh 6 to 9 psf vs. 48 psf for 4” pre-cast concrete panels.
Smaller crane for installation & temporary removal.
Minimal seismic loads.
Panel sizes can be limited for hand lifting.
Continuous Foundation Option
Pier Foundation Option
Helical Pier Foundation is one option which significantly reduces cost effect of below grade obstructions
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME !
Your information requests receive our highest priority!
ASSET PROTECTION ENHANCEMENTS
John [email protected]
