NITROGEN

INJECTION FIRE
PROTECTION
SYSTEM
(NIFPS)

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INTRODUCTION
Understanding Nitrogen

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 NITROGEN
Molecular nitrogen (N2) – two nitrogen atoms
tightly bound together – is a colorless, odorless,
tasteless, and inert gas at normal temperatures
and pressures.. And Liquid nitrogen (LN) is an inert
cryogenic fluid with a temperature of − 196 °C [− 320 °F]

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What is Nitrogen Injection Fire Protection
System (NIFPS)?

▪ designed to prevent explosion. of

transformer tank and the fire during internal
faults resulting from arc and also to
extinguish. the external oil fires on
transformer/ reactor due to tank explosion
and/or external failures

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HOW DOES THIS
SYSTEM WORK?
In case of rise in Temperature inside
Transformer due to various reasons, PLC based
NIFPS system receives internal inherent Faults
/ Feedback / Trip Signals from Transformer
Panel. In case of any incident PLC based NIFPS
system activates electrically operated
Transformer Conservator Isolation Valve / Oil
Drain Valve / Nitrogen Injection Valve etc.
which Isolate the Oil Conservator Tank from
main Tank, drains out oil from Transformer
into the Oil Pit and Nitrogen gas is injected
which creates a layer rest of the oil to avoid
any contact with Atmospheric Oxygen..

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SYSTEM COMPONENTS

1. Control box

2. Transformer Conservator Isolation Valve

3. Fire detectors

4. Signal box

5. Pipes

6. Nitrogen Cylinder

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COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

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ADVANTAGES OF (NIFPS):

• Low investment cost as compared to other conventional system.

• Very low post fire and no secondary damages.

• Minimum maintenance and running cost.

• No climatic effects.

• Suitable for indoor / outdoor installation.

• Minimum space requirement.

• No moisture absorbing in inside the transformer due to presence of nitrogen.

• Great saving in cost, due to absence of moisture.

• Fully automatic, unattended and a fool proof system.

• It can be operated manually / automatically, local / remote control.

• No water reservoir or major civil work required.

• Prevents transformer explosion ensuring system remains functioning.

• Prevention of unplanned outages.

• Considerable savings.

• Improves overall power system reliability

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THANK
YOU
Electrical Machine (2)
Dr\Manal M. Emara

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