NS2-XW01-P0SG-120001 Fire Fighting System - Design Criteria

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Owner
Owner’s Engineer
Contractor
DOOSAN HEAVY INDUSTRIES VIETNAM
Sub-Supplier
Project
Nghi Son 2 BOT Thermal Power Plant
Title
FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA
Document No Rev. Page-No.

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Rev. Date Page Affected Description of Revision
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CONTENTS
1. DESIGN BASIS .................................................................................................................... 4

1.1. DESIGN SCOPE .................................................................................................................. 4
1.2. PHILOSOPHY OF FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM ............................................................. 4
1.3. DESIGN CODES AND STANDARDS ............................................................................... 4
2. FIRE FIGHTING DESIGN................................................................................................. 7
2.1. FIRE WATER SOURCE, WATER DEMAND AND PRESSURE ................................. 7
2.2. PIPING MATERIAL .............................................................................................................
2.3. FIRE FIGHTING PUMP SYSTEM ................................................................................. 14
2.4. FIRE WATER RING MAIN AND OUTDOOR FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEM ............ 17
2.5. INDOOR FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEM ............................................................................ 18
2.6. AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEM ...................................... 19
2.7. FIXED WATER SPRAY SYSTEM.................................................................................. 26
2.8. WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND PRE-ACTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM ... 27
2.9. LOW EXPANSION FOAM SYSTEM .................................................................................
2.10. CLEAN AGENT SYSTEM (FM200 SYSTEM) ..................................................................
2.11. CO2 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM ........................................................................ 30
2.12. CO2 INERTING SYSTEM ...................................................................................................
2.13. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER ............................................................................. 32
2.14. ESCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEM ...........................................................................................
2.15. FIRE FIGHTING PLANS FOR ITEMS OF THE POWER PLANT ...............................
3. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT ARRANGEMENT IN THE PLANT ...........................
4. HAZARDOUS CLASSIFICATION OF THE POWER PLANT ......................................
5. SOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY EXITS ...........................................................................
6. SMOKE CONTROL EVALUATION ..................................................................................
7. APPENDIX: PROTECTED AREA OF MAIN TRANSFORMER ...................................
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1. DESIGN BASIS
1.1. Design Scope
The purpose of this specification is to define the basic and detail design basis for Fire Fighting, Detection and
Alarm system as active system which provides the fire safety in the power plant.
This specification covers and describes the general and specific design philosophies and engineering criteria to
the related plant building/equipment/yard area to be constructed at the Nghi Son 2 BOT Thermal Power Plant in
Vietnam.
The plant fire protection and alarm & detection system will be designed and installed in accordance with the
Vietnamese standards; NFPA codes and standards; and other standards/codes included in the client’s
specification. The fire fighting system and related sub-systems are intended as a life safety and property loss
prevention system and will be designed consistent with these objectives. The fire fighting system includes fire
detection & alarm and notification system, sprinkler system, clean agent system, CO2 extinguishing system,
standpipe and hose system, fire protection signage, water spray (deluge) fixed system, foam system, yard
hydrant system with hose cabinets, and hand held portable and wheeled fire extinguishers.
1.2. Philosophy of Fire Fighting System

The Nghi Son2 BOT Thermal Power Plant will be designed to provide a safe operating environment for
equipment and personnel. This will be achieved by laying equipment out with sufficient separation and
segregation to minimize the risks from fire and explosion, and by selection of suitable equipment and materials.
A manual and automatic fire detection and alarm system will be provided, with detection devices selected to suit
particular risks, and with a control system designed to provide operating and fire brigade staff with sufficient
information to identify and respond correctly to any fire detected. Automatic and manual extinguishing systems
will be provided to limit the consequences of fires in major items of the plant and minimize resulting reductions
in generating capacity. Water based fire systems will be supplied from a fire main which shall be distributed over
the plant and provided with sectional isolating valves to allow the maximum supply in the event of a fire.
Hydrants will be provided at strategic locations, with hoses and nozzles kept in suitable cabinets. The fire water
main will be charged with fresh water from the Plant and fire water storage tanks. A combination of diesel and
electric fire pumps will be provided together with a jockey pump. Portable fire extinguishers will be provided
throughout the plant as required by the design standards, and indoor hydrants and hydrant cabinets will be
provided within buildings/structures where they are required. All equipment and escape routes will be clearly
marked. Design preventive measures of explosion and fire spreading shall comply with the requirements of
TCVN 2622-1995.
1.3. Design Codes and Standards

The fire detection and protection systems shall provide coverage of all the Facility and shall comply with NFPA
codes (or equivalent) in addition to all statutory and local authority requirements including but not limited to
following standards. Even for items covered by the Vietnamese standards, if the NFPA code requirements is
more onerous then the same shall be followed to comply with NFPA codes in addition to all statutory and local
authority requirements. Wherever local standards are preferred in lieu of NFPA standards, those shall be
approved on case by case basis.
- TCVN 3254-1989: Fire safety - General requirements.
- TCVN 4878-2009: Classification of fires.
- TCVN 5738 -2001: Automatic fire alarm system - technical requirements.
- TCVN 5760-1993: Fire extinguishing system - General requirement of design, installation and utilize.
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- TCVN 6305-1,2,3-1997 and TCVN 6305-4,5-2009: Fire prevention; fire fighting - automatic sprinkler
system.
- TCVN 7161-2009 I: Gaseous fire-extinguishing systems - Physical properties and system design.
- TCVN 6100-1996 ISO 5923-1984: Fire protection - Fire extinguishing media - Carbon dioxide.
- TCVN 6101-1996 ISO 6183-1990: Fire protection equipment - Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems
for use on premises - Design and installation
- TCVN 6102-1996 ISO 7202-1987: Fire protection - Fire extinguishing media powder.
- TCVN 6379-1998: Fire protection equipment. Fire hydrant. Technical requirements.
- TCVN 5279-1990: Fire and explosion safety - Combustible dusts - General requirements.
- TCVN 5307- 2009: Storage for petroleum and petroleum products. Specifications for design.
- TCVN-2622-1995: Fire prevention and protection for buildings and structures - Design requirements.
- TCVN 5684-2003: Fire safety of petroleum storages. Terminal and pipeline. General requirements.
- TCVN 4513-1988: Vietnamese standard -Inside water supply - Design standard;
- TCVN 7336-2003: Automatic sprinkler system;
- Stipulations of safety in fire prevention, fire fighting, explosion prevention, hazardous prevention;
- TCVN 3890-2009: Fire-fighting means and equipment-arrangement,storage,checking and maintenance;
- TCVN 5739-1993: Fire fighting equipment - Coupling heads
- TCXDVN 33-2006: Water Supply - Distribution System and Facilities - Design Standard;
- TCVN 5740-2009: TCVN 5740-2009 - Fire fighting equipment. Fire fighting hoses. Fire rubberized
hoses made of synthetic thrends
- Decree 35/2003/ND-CP dated 04 April, 2003 on detailed rules for implementation of some articles of
the Law on Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting.
- Decree 46/2012/ND-CP dated 22 May, 2012 on amending and supplementing a number of articles of
Decree 35/2003/ND-CP dated 4 April, 2003 detailed regulations for implementation of some articles of
the Law on Fire and decree No. 130/2006/ND-CP dated 8 November, 2006 insurance regulations fire
and explosion.
- QCVN 06-2010/BXD: National technical regulation on fire safety for building and construction.
- Circular 04/2004/TT-BCA dated 31/3/2004 on Fire Fighting.
- 11 TCN-18-2006: Electrical equipment regulations.
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- NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
- NFPA 11: Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam.
- NFPA 16: Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems.
- NFPA 12: Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems.
- NFPA 20 and Handbook: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps for Fire Protection.
- NFPA 24: Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances.
- NFPA 14: Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems.
- NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
- NFPA 15: Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection.
- NFPA 120: Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines.
- NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
- NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.
- NFPA 75: Standard for the Protection of Information Technology.
- NFPA 85: Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code.
- NFPA 70: National Electrical Code.
- NFPA 2001: Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems.
- NFPA 850: Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage
Direct Current Converter Station.
- NFPA 22: Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
- NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing, Maintenance of Water Based System
- NFPA 170: Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols
- NFPA 5000: Building Construction and Safety Code
- ANSI: American National Standards Institute.
- ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials.
- NFPA Fire Protection Handbook 2008 (20h edition)
- Decree No.79/2014/ND-CP dated July 31, 2014 guidelines for the Law on fire safety and firefighting
and the Law on amendments to the Law on fire safety and firefighting
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- EN54 standard with CE marking.
2. FIRE FIGHTING DESIGN

2.1. Fire Water Source, Water Demand and Pressure
Water source for the fire fighting system shall ensure to supply adequate water for the fire fighting equipment in
three (3) hours. Water supplying to the water storage tank shall have minimum flow so that time to fill the tank
with water is not over 8 hours. Water for fire fighting shall be fresh water.
Water supply for fire fighting system will be taken from two Plant and fire water storage tanks of Nghi Son2
BOT Thermal Power Plant.
According to the TCVN-2622-1995 Vietnamese standard, revision 2 - Fire prevention and protection for
buildings and structures - Design requirements, items 10.4, 10.5, and 10.7, the number of fire occurring at the
same time in the plant area less than 150ha is considered as one fire.
Required fire fighting water flow rate and water pressure for the construction items is calculated in following
table. All calculations will be updated during the detail engineering stage based on actual arrangement and size
of the building/equipment.
Table 1. The required fire fighting water flow rate and pressure for the items(Worst fire scenario)
Discharge
Water
Water
No. Items demand Remarks
pressure
(L/s)
(barg)
1.1 Turbine building
1.1.1 Outdoor hydrant 31.50 6.9 NFPA 850
1.1.2 Automatic water sprinkler system 94.35 1.00 NFPA 850 7.7.4.1.1
1.1.3 Indoor hydrant 15.6(5.2*3) 2.4 TCVN 4513-1988
(1.1.1+1.1.2)
Total 125.85
as NFPA 850
1.2 Boiler
1.2.1 Air preheater (Water spray) 55.55 1.50 NFPA 15
1.2.3 Outdoor Hydrant 31.50 6.9 NFPA 850
(1.2.1+1.2.3)
Total 104.15
as NFPA 850
1.3 Main transformer
1.3.1 Water spray for transformer 44.02 1.50 NFPA 15
Water spray for transformer
1.3.2 40.36 1.50 NFPA 15
(Radiator)
Outdoor hydrant around
1.3.3 31.50 6.90 NFPA 850
transformer
1.3.4 Conservator 7.22 1.5 NFPA 15
(1.3.1+1.3.2+1.3.3+1.3.4)
Total 123.1
as NFPA 850
1.4 Auxiliary transformer
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Discharge
Water
Water
pressure
(L/s)
(barg)
(Bottom)
1.4.3 Outdoor hydrant around transformer 31.50 6.90 NFPA 850
(1.4.1+1.4.2+1.4.3)
Total 75.90
as NFPA 850
1.5 Coal storage yard
(1.5.1+1.5.2) as NFPA
Total 47.1
850
1.6 LDO storage tanks
1.6.2 Cooling water spray system 36.52 1.50 NFPA 850
1.6.3 Fixed Foam Injection System 12.89 NFPA 850
(1.6.1+1.6.2+1.6.3) as
Total 80.91
NFPA 850
1.7 Central control building
1.7.1 Sprinkler system 47.17 1.00 NFPA 850
1.7.3 Indoor hydrant 10.4 (5.2* 2) 2.4 TCVN 4513-1988
(1.7.1+1.7.2) as NFPA
Total 78.67
850
EP, ASH control building /
1.8
FGD control building
1.8.3 Indoor hydrant 10.4 (5.2* 2) 2.4 TCVN 4513-1988
(1.8.1+1.8.2) as NFPA
Total 78.67
850
1.9 Hydrogen Storage Shelter
1.9.2 Water spray system 12.96 1.5 NFPA 850
(1.9.1+1.9.2) as NFPA
Total 44.46
850
1.10 Emergency diesel generator
1.10.1 Water spray system 25.9 1.50 NFPA 850
1.10.2 Oudoor hydrant 31.50 6.90 NFPA 850
(1.10.1+1.10.2) as NFPA
Total 57.4
850
1.11 CW pump station
Outdoor Hydrant 31.50 6.9 NFPA 850
1.12 Electro-chlorination plant
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Discharge
Water
Water
pressure
(L/s)
(barg)
& CWP LEB
1.13 Fire fighting pump house
(1.13.1+1.13.2) as NFPA
Total 41.00
850
1.14 Main gate house
1.15 Bulldozer garage shed
Water treatment plant building
1.16
with chemical storage shelter
Waste water treatment plant with
1.17
cake hopper
1.18 Coal berth area and conveyor
(1.18.1+1.18.2) as NFPA
Total 41.00
850
According to above table shows that fire at the main transformer required the highest water flow rate. Total water
flow for fire fighting system including the water spray system and outdoor hydrant is around 137.29L/s
(494.24m³/h). Fire water pump capacity of 568m³/h shall be provided, considering safety margin.
The head of fire fighting pump will be selected basing on the maximum required pressure at the indoor or
outdoor fire fighting equipment outlet which is largest of each item/building in the worst locations.
The required pressure will include the pressure loss to along pipe length, static pressure and discharge pressure at
equipment. The static pressure depends on the height of buildings, the discharge pressure depends on the design
standards while the pressure loss is calculated according to the Hazen-Williams formula.
The calculation of pressure loss to along pipe length is based on Hazen-Williams formula, based on selection
pipe type are steel pipe & HDPE pipe, therefore loss factor is selected: C = 120 and C = 150 for steel pipe and
HDPE pipe, respectively (Table no.23.4.4.7.1, NFPA 13, 2013 ed.)
The formula to define the pipe loss is as following:
5
P  6.C05QD L
1.85
10
1.85 4.87
Where:
P: Pressure loss (bar)
Q: Flow (l/min)
D: Inner diameter of pipe (mm)
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C: Loss factor (C=120 for steel, C=150 for HDPE)
L: Pipe length (m)
The fire fighting water pump head is calculated to provide enough fire fighting water pressure for the worst
locations in the whole of power plant. The boiler house is determined as worst location in this case.
The following table shows the calculating of fire fighting water pump head based on the worst location – Boiler
house.
Table 2. The required fire fighting water pump head for boiler structure (For high floor levels)
No. Name of Item Unit Value Notes

Required fire fighting water
1 l/s 17.1 1.1+1.2+1.3
flow rate
lpm 1026
Three (3) indoor hydrant in operation,
1.1 Indoor hydrants l/s 17.1
flow rate as per TCVN 4513-1988
1.2 Sprinkler system l/s -
1.3 Other l/s
2 Total of pressure loss mH2O 109.68 2.1+2.2+2.3+2.4+2.5
Included 400m HDPE and 100m carbon
2.1 Pressure loss by friction mH2O 0.82
steel pipe.
Internal diameter of HDPE
mm 247.55 DN300, PN 16
pipeline
Internal diameter of carbon
mm 154.08 DN150, schedule 40
steel pipeline
C factor of pipeline material 150 HDPE
120 Carbon steel
10% Pressure loss by friction, Item 6.16
2.2 Pressure loss by fitting mH2O 0.08
TCVN 4513-1988
2.3 Static pressure mH2O 71.8 Top floor elevation 71.8m
2.4 Pressure loss through fire hose mH2O 12.98 TCVN 4513-1988, item 6.19
Discharge pressure at hydrant
2.5 mH2O 24.00 TCVN 4513-1988, table 16
outlet
3 Margin factor mH2O 10.97 10% total of pressure loss
4 Required head for fire pump mH2O 120.7 2+3
The required pressure can’t be
served from the main pump with
bar 12.1 10bar rated pressure, thererfore
5 barg booster pumps will be
provided
To apply the above formula for other areas which can require the large pressure, the corresponding fire fighting
pump heads are as follows: main transformer (9.72bar), coal jetty (9.48bar), transfer tower JT-09 (7.6bar),
turbine building (9.1bar). Refer to the calculation tables for details. Tables will be updated during the detail
engineering stage based on actual arrangement and size of the building/equipment.
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Table 3. The required fire fighting water pump head for main transformer

1 l/s 132.48 1.1+1.2+1.3
flow rate
lpm 7,949
1.1 Outdoor hydrants l/s 31.50 NFPA 850
1.2 Water spray system l/s 100.98 NFPA 850
1.3 Other l/s
2 Total of pressure loss mH2O 81.34 2.1+2.2+2.3
2.1 Pressure loss by friction mH2O 9.98 Included 500m HDPE
mm 247.55 DN300, PN 16
pipeline
steel pipeline
120 Carbon steel
TCVN 4513-1988
2.5 mH2O 70.36 NFPA 850
outlet
The required pressure can be served
bar 8.77 from the main pump with 10bar
rated pressure
Table 4. The required fire fighting water pump head for coal jetty

1 l/s 31.50 1.1+1.2+1.3
flow rate
lpm 1,890
1.2 Sprinkler system l/s -
1.3 Other l/s
Included 3600m HDPE and 300m
carbon steel pipe.
mm 247.55 DN300, PN 16
pipeline
steel pipeline
120 Carbon steel
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TCVN 4513-1988
2.3 mH2O 70.36 NFPA 850
outlet
3 Margin factor mH2O 10% total of pressure loss

8.79
rated pressure
Table 5. The required fire fighting water pump head for turbine building

1 l/s 109.95 1.1+1.2+1.3
flow rate
lpm 6,597
Three (3) indoor hydrant in operation,
1.1 Indoor Hydrants l/s 15.60
flow rate as per TCVN 4513-1988
1.2 Sprinkler system l/s 94.35 NFPA 850
1.3 Other l/s
2 Total of pressure loss mH2O 73.90 2.1+2.2+2.3+2.4+2.5
Included 400m HDPE and 30m carbon

steel pipe.

mm 247.55 DN300, PN 16
pipeline
steel pipeline
120 Carbon steel
10% Pressure loss by friction, Item
6.16 TCVN 4513-1988
2.3 Static pressure mH2O 30 Height of building
2.4 Pressure loss through fire hose mH2O 12.98 TCVN 4513-1988, item 6.19
2.5 mH2O 24.00 TCVN 4513-1988, table 16
outlet
rated pressure
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Table 6. The required fire fighting water pump head for junction tower JT-11

1 l/s 31.50 1.1+1.2+1.3
flow rate
lpm 1,890
1.2 Sprinkler system l/s
1.3 Other l/s
2.1 Pressure loss by friction mH2O 0.056 Included 400m HDPE
mm 257.80 DN315, PN 16
pipeline
Internal diameter of carbon steel
pipeline
120 Carbon steel
10% Pressure loss by friction, Item
6.16 TCVN 4513-1988
2.5 mH2O 70.36 NFPA 850
outlet
bar 596 from the main pump with 10bar
rated pressure
As above results, the selection of boiler house as worst location is appropriate and the fire pump head is
correlative of 120.7 mH20 (12.1 barg).
According to NFPA 13 the maximum operating pressure for a sprinkler is 12.1 bar. Therefore, it is recommended
that the fire water pump system consists of main fire water pumps with the head of 10 barg and booster pumps
with the head of 5 barg for boiler house area.
2.2. Piping Material
2.2.1 Above ground piping
Size Pipe PMC Fittings Flanges Gaskets Bolt/Nut Valve Body Joint Type
≥DN65 A53-B HNF A234 - A105 Spiral wound A193-Gr. B7/ A216-WCB Butt Weld or
WPB SS304 hoop A194-Gr. 2H Flanged joints or
with graphite Grooved joints
filter gasket
≤DN50 A105 A105 Socket Weld or
Flanged joints or
threaded joints
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2.2.2 Underground piping
Size Pipe PMC Fittings Flanges Gaskets Bolt/Nut Valve Body Joint Type
≥DN65 HDPE XXF HDPE HDPE Rubber ring type A193-Gr. B7/ A126-B Butt Fusion
(Neoprene rubber) A194-Gr. 2H
≤DN50 A105 Flanged or
Threaded
2.2.3 Above ground piping : Fire Pump Suction & Discharge
Size Pipe PMC Fittings Flanges Gaskets Bolt/Nut Valve Joint Type
Body
A312-304 A403- ASTM Spiral wound A193-Gr. B7/ A216- Butt Weld or
≥DN65 A194-Gr. 2H
SCH.10 HCF WP304 105 SS304 hoop with WCB Flanged joints
A312-304 A105 ASME graphite filter Socket Weld or
≤DN50 B16.5 gasket A105
SCH.40 Flanged joints or
threaded joints
2.2.4 Above ground piping : FM200
Body
DN100
A53-B HNF1 A234 – A105 PTFE or A193-Gr. B7/ Steel Butt Weld or
DN80
WPB / D- Synthetic Fibre A194-Gr. 2H S355J2 Flanged joints or
DN65
fittings with NBR Threaded joints
Rubber Matrix
D-fittings/
≤DN80 EN- - Threaded joints
GJMB-
350-10
2.2.5 Above ground piping : HP CO2 System
Body
DN80
A53-B HNF2 A234 – A105 Synthetic A193-Gr. B7 / Steel Flanged joints
DN65
SCH.80 WPB / Fibre with A194-Gr. 2H S355J2 or Threaded
Forged NBR Rubber joints
fittings Matrix
≤DN50 D-fittings/
EN-GJMB- - Threaded joints
350-10
HydroTest pressure for Forged and D- fittings is 210 bar and 160 bar respectively.
2.3. Fire Fighting Pump System

Fire water pump will supply pressurized fire water to the water-based fire suppression systems. Water used for
fire protection shall be drawn from two (2) Plant and fire water storage tanks. Fire water pumps will be listed for
fire protection use and chosen on the basis of water supply to meet available system demands as determined
through fire water capacity calculation above. The fire fighting water pump house is arranged near the service
and fire fighting water storage tanks.
The fire pump will be of fully automatic unit consisting of a main electric motor driven pump to act as duty
pump, and a main diesel engine driven pump to act as standby pump; and electric motor driven jockey pump.
Each pump with its engine or motor will be assembled and field tested in accordance with manufacturer and
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NFPA 20.
The main fire pumps shall be of horizontal, split case, single stage, and centrifugal type with single entry and
shall be complete with mating flanges, air releases, drain connection, base plate and its own recirculation
valve/line.
The discharge flow and pressure of fire pumps are specified as follows:
- One (1) 100 % Electric motor driven main pump: 568 m3/hr, 10 barg
- One (1) 100 % Diesel engine driven main pump: 568 m3/hr, 10 barg
- One (1) Electric motor driven jockey pump: 18 m3/hr, 11 barg
- Two (2) 100% Electric motor driven booster pumps for boilers area: 170.32 m3/hr, 5 barg
Fire fighting pump system is designed according to the TCVN 2622-1995 and NFPA20 standards.
Fire pumps system will start-up automatically and stop manually by pressing the STOP button on the control
panel. Fire fighting pump system will be activated via the receipt of pressure drop signal in the piping as a
certain fire fighting equipment of the system is opened. The recommended fire pump system operation is
proposed as follows:
The jockey pump shall be started/stopped by a pressure switch low/high, set to keep the fire network at a
pressure slightly higher than the discharge pressure of the main pumps. This ensures the mechanical integrity of
the system when a main pump is started.
The electric driven fire main pump shall be started by a pressure switch low, set at a lower pressure with respect
to the previous switch; if the pressure falls, the water requirement exceeds the capacity of the jockey pump,
requiring the intervention of the main pump. The pump can be started also manually from the control panel.
The diesel engine driven fire main pump shall be started by a pressure switch low, set at a far lower pressure
with respect to the previous switches; if the pressure falls to this level, the main pump is not started (e.g. for
electric power failure) requiring the intervention of the diesel pump. Also this pump shall be able to be started
also manually from the control panel.
The main electric motor driven booster pump at boiler area shall be started by a pressure switch low; the pump
can be started also manually from the control panel. The standby electric motor driven booster pump shall be
started by a pressure switch low, set at a far lower pressure with respect to the previous switches; if the pressure
falls to this level, the main electric motor driven booster pump is not started (e.g. for electric power failure)
requiring the intervention of the standby electric motor driven pump with electric power source from EDG. Also
this pump shall be able to be started also manually from the control panel.
Once started the main pump(s) shall be stopped only by intentional hand maneuver.
One (1) accumulation tank with the capacity of 2.2 m3 is also provided. Accumulation tank will maintain
pressure in firefighting water supply network, reduce the time of start up of jockey pump and create pressure for
firefighting system in the time main fire pump start up.
Outlet pipe of fire water pumps shall be equipped with return water pipe which shall be connected to fire water
tanks for inspection and test of fire water pumps. A relief valve shall be installed on return water pipe, which
shall be automatically opened when pipe network pressure reaches set value for discharging pressure water to
fire water tanks, in order to prevent that the fire water supply system pressure is too high.
The suction pipe will be sized considering the requirement of NFPA 20 and the velocity of 1.8m/s. The size of
pump discharge pipe and fittings will not be less than that given in NFPA20 and the velocity of 3m/s as per
TCXDVN 33-2006. The Firewater Main Pumps and Jockey Pump will be provided with circulation relief valves.
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The following table is shown calculation results for suction and discharge pipe of fire water pump.
Table 7. Sizing for suction and discharge pipe of fire water pump

I Input data
1 Maximum flow rate of fire water l/s 132.48 Estimated maximum water
demand at transformer
m3/s 0.132
2 Velocity of suction line m/s 1.8
3 Velocity of dicharge line m/s 3.00
II Results Unit Value Selected
1 Diameter of suction line mm 306.1 DN350
2 Diameter of discharge line mm 237.1 DN300
2.3.1. Motor
The main pump set will be provided with a direct drive totally enclosed standard motor wound for a 400 volt 3
phase 50 hertz supply complete with flexible coupling. The pumps shall be directly coupled to the electric
motors and mounted on a common, pre-fabricated steel base plate. Motors to be NEMA design induction type
(drip-proof) with (1.15) service factor and suitable for operation. Motor size will be sufficient to prevent
overloading at operating conditions or at the lowest listed head conditions whichever point requires greater
horsepower. Following installation, grouting, and connection of all piping, pump and motor will be checked for
alignment in accordance with standards of the manufacturer. The motors will be equipped with sleeve bearings.
A space heater shall be provided for a motor.
2.3.2. Engine
The standby pump will be driven by a diesel engine. It will be directly connected to the pump shaft via flexible
couplings and mounted on a steel base. The diesel engine shall be a self-contained unit complete with automatic
starting mechanism, storage batteries, diesel storage tank, closed circuit cooling system, governor over-speed
shut-down device, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge, recirculation valve/line and instrument
panel. The pump setup will include the starting batteries. A diesel fuel storage tank of sufficient capacity for
eight (8) hours running at full load will be provided and connected with manual refilling oil pipe line from LDO
tanks. Cooling of the engine will be via the pumped firewater, which will pass through a water heat exchanger to
drain, channeled away from building.
The diesel engine will be provided with a complete fuel supply system. A complete exhaust system including
silencer and sufficient pipe work to discharge exhaust gases outside the pump house will be provided for the
engine; flexible or corrugated connections will be used between the engine and the exhaust pipe work.
2.3.3. Jockey Pump
The jockey pumps will be capable of intermittent scheduled duties. Each pump shall be of the high efficiency
vertical multi-stage type or a horizontal type direct driven by a totally enclosed electric motor. The jockey pump
is intended to compensate any minor leakage in the Fire Water Mains. According to NFPA 20 the jockey pump
will have rated capacity not less than any normal leakage rate, and they shall be sized to replenish the fire
protection system pressure due to allowable leakage and normal drops in pressure. Jockey pump will be capable
of delivering the 22.71 m3/hr on the basis of a rule of thumb for sizing jockey pumps supplying underground
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piping specified in NFPA20-2016 Handbook.
2.3.4. Fire Pump Set Controller
Each fire pump and jockey pump set will have its own individual control panel complying with requirements of
the relevant NFPA 20 requirements, with each having a pressure switch connected to the fire main header via a
15 mm diameter tube. All pressure switch pipe works shall be arranged with a test valve and an upstream drain
valve assembly. The diesel and electric pumps will also be fitted with isolation valves and piping to allow either
or both fire pumps to operate. Each pump controller status can be monitored by a Main Fire Alarm Panel
(MFAP) as pump running, fail and/or trouble. The controllers shall have visible and audible alarms. The degree
of protection for the controllers will be of NEMA 4X.
2.3.5. Booster Pumps at Boilers’ Area
Two (2 - main/standby) 100% electric motor driven booster pumps will be provided to maintain the pressure for
the indoor hydrant systems which are located at the elevated floors of the Boilers’ area. Main pump will be
operated by the normal AC electrical power source. For the standby pump, alternative AC feeder will be
provided as primary power source and essential power source from EDG will be provided as a secondary power
source. Each pump will be assembled and field tested in accordance with manufacturer and NFPA 20. Booster
Pumps will be capable of delivering the 170.32m3/hr in consideration of the minimum required water flow for
three (3) indoor hydrant hose stream demand of 17.1 l/sec according to TCVN 4513-1988. The booster pump
will automatically start if the pressure of boiler indoor hydrant drops to a set pressure value. Booster pumps will
be installed at the ground level of one of the boiler as a common facility for 2 boiler units.
Pump head will be verified by hydraulic calculation which will be submitted for Owner approval.
2.4. Fire Water Ring Main and Outdoor Fire Hydrant System
2.4.1. Fire Water Ring Main System
Fire water supply basic requirements consist of independent fire grid main or fire ring main fed by permanently
installed fire pumps. The size of fire ring main and fire pumps will be such as to provide a quantity of water
sufficient for the largest single risk identified within the overall installation.
The underground fire ring mains will be designed to cover the main plant area, utility area, fuel oil supply
facility and coal storage area, generally as shown on the outdoor fire hydrant drawing except for coal unloading
jetty area. Aboveground fire ring mains will be designed to cover the paved area of the coal unloading jetty
area.The mains will be arranged in the form of a grid to allow alternative routes from the fire water pump house
to critical parts of the site requiring fire water.
A sufficient number of isolation valves will be located at grid intersections along the mains to enable it to be
closed down in sections so that the other parts of the main can remain in service when parts of the main require
repair or maintenance. Careful analysis of positions of the above items will determine the minimum use of
isolation valves to provide reliability. Isolation valves will be of gate type with post indicators. Post indicator
valves will be adjustable type post indicator valve with open and shut indication, cast iron post, locking wrench,
and will be UL Listed or FM Approved.
Above ground piping is made by hot-dip galvanized carbon steel corresponding to the ASTM A53 Grade B
Seamless (& ERW for pipe supports) schedule 40 standard and pipe connections will be as stated in table 2.2.1
of this document. The material of the underground fire main piping will be High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
and pipe connections are by butt fusion joint or by flange adapters. The fire water main will be installed in
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2.4.2. Outdoor Fire Hydrant System
The outdoor fire hydrant system will be designed, supplied and installed for fire fighting and cooling equipment
and structures of the power plant. This system consists of fire hydrants, hose static cabinet, spray nozzle, isolated
valves, and the main water supply piping connected from the fire fighting water pump to the fire hydrants.
The fire-hydrant is arranged along the inner road, at the beginning and at the end of coal conveyor and along the
coal berth. Distance from the outdoor hydrant to the edge of the road is not less than 2.5m. The maximum
distance between two outdoor hydrants is 80m for the general power plnat areas except for the coal yard and the
area where coal converor structures are located only. In this case, the maximum distance between two outdoor
hydrants is 100m. They will be arranged at locations convenient for supplying fire fighting water to the area
outside the construction works and important structures. Water pipeline shall be divided into sections, and the
number of outdoor hydrants on each section shall not be more than 6pcs. In order to facilitate maintenance of
piping network, adequate number of isolation valves will be installed.
A fire outdoor hydrant consists of following parts:
- 2 fire hose connection and fire fittings for fire hoses of 2x Ф65mm;
- 2 fire valves Ф65;
- 01 isolation valve.
- A fire hose cabinet consists of the followings:
- A metal cabinet, electrostatic paint;
- 02 fire hoses Ф65mm (type of double canvas layers, 20m length/hose);
- 01 nozzle with Ф65mm.

The system is designed according to the TCVN 6379-1998, TCVN 5739-1993 and NFPA24 standards. Air relief
valves will be provided at starategic location.
2.5. Indoor Fire Hydrant System

The indoor fire hydrant system is designed for fire fighting of indoor components and structures inside the
building. The system consists of fire fighting cabinet, supplied pipe and fitting parts.
The fire fighting water supply piping will supply water from the main outdoor piping to the indoor fire hydrant.
nAt the highest point of vertical pipe, an air vent valve will be installed. Pipes are hot-dip galvanized carbon
steel according to the standard of ASTM A53 Grade B Seamless (& ERW for pipe supports) schedule and pipe
connections will be as stated in table 2.2.1 of this document. Flanged joints can be used for area where future
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The indoor fire hydrants are located near to the stairs of the floors, near important equipment that need to be
protected. The fire hydrants shall be located which it’s found and used easily. Distance from floor level to center
of indoor hydrant shall be of 1.25m.
Each indoor fire hydrant is equipped with one hose with diameter of Ф50 mm. The indoor fire hydrants are
arranged so that each area with radius of 40m inside the building has 01 fire hydrant and 02 fire hoses. It can be
02 indoor fire hydrants; or 01 indoor fire hydrant and 01 outdoor fire hydrant.
Each fire fighting cabinet for indoor hydrant comprises:
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- 01 metal cabinet with electrostatic paint;
- 01 valve of Ф50 mm (angle type) and fitting;
- 02 fire hoses with hose rack Ф50 mm, 20 m length; type of double canvas layers, fittings;
- 01 nozzle with Ф19 mm and fittings;

The system is designed with flow rate and pressure according to the Vietnamese standards: TCVN 4513-1988,
TCVN 2622-1995, TCVN 3890-2009 and NFPA14 standards.
65mm Fire department connections will be installed complying to TCVN 4513-1988, TCVN 5739-1993, TCVN
6379-1998 requirement and NFPA14 standards, which can be used for supplying water to Indoor hydrants and
other water suppression systems connected on valve manifold, in cases water supply from the ring main is not
possible.
2.6. Automatic Fire Alarm and Detection System
2.6.1. General
The purpose of the fire alarm and detection system is to guarantee a reliable and fault-free early warning system
in the event of fire, so that orders for extinguishing the fire can be issued from a central point to the permanently
installed fire extinguishing equipment which is automatically activated. At the same time, fire area shall be
clearly indicated on LCD monitor of operation workstation (OWS) according to each group or zoning signal so
that responsible person can soon have suitable decision.
Further, this system shall have control peripheral equipment function serving for the fire fighting in shortest time.
The events shall be stored in memory of computer and can be accessed or printed out or as necessary by the
computer connecting with fire alarm center to serve for the maintenance, fault repair or assessment of the
authorized agents. The fire alarm and detection system shall include the followings:
- Sensors and alarm initiators
- Audible and visual alarm devices
- Communications, fire detection logic solvers and associated control system hardware and cabling
- Fire alarm panels including a main fire alarm panel in the main control room
- Work station interconnected to the main fire alarm panel with a printing device
- An repeater panel in the main gate house

The system shall be capable of noninterference, not sending false alarm, not being damaged partly or wholly due
to fire prior to sending alarm signals. The system shall be designed according to the TCVN: 5738-2001 standard
and NFPA72 standard.
The fire alarm and detection system will provide for early detection of fires by means of automatically activated
detectors. Manual fire alarm box actuation will be provided for manually operated fire alarms in staircases, next
to exits and on all escape routes, critical location of the plant, etc. Outdoor manual fire alarm box will be
provided in the overall plant area. Enough number of audible and visible alarms will be provided to have an
unobstructed surveillance for all places.
The whole of the plant area to be monitored will be divided into individual alarm sections, the alarm sections
will be so arranged as to enable rapid and positive identification of fires.
For false floors and suspended ceilings, detectors will be equipped for an individual partition according to the
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TCVN: 5738-2001 standard and NFPA 72. Detectors installed in false floors, suspended ceilings, cable ducts
will be also combined to form separate alarm sections.
The arrangement and number of detectors shall be determined by the type of fire detector used, by the room
configuration (size, height, form of floor and roofing, etc.) as well as by the ambient conditions in the rooms to
be monitored. Detectors installed in inaccessible points such as cable ducts, false floors, cable basements, etc.
will be connected in parallel to external optical alarm indicators installed close by and in readily visible positions.
Both optical and audible signals must be given when a fire alarm or fault alarm occurs. Power supply for the fire
alarm system will be taken from the safe AC bus-bar, emergency supply shall be maintained by a rectifier/battery
set (one (1) × 100%), designed for twenty-four (24) hours discharge time in a non-alarm condition and, at the
end of that period, shall be capable of operating all alarm notification appliances used for evacuation or to direct
aid to the location of an emergency for 5minutes as per NFPA 72.
Fire resistant cables will be provided for fire alarm and detection system. Materials and equipment to be
furnished will be essentially the current design products of one manufacturer regularly engaged in the production
of such equipment and will be UL listed and/or FM approved, if applicable.
2.6.2. Fire Detection System
Comprehensive fully addressable fire detectors will be provided. The fire detectors will be provided with optical
means for signaling their activation (e.g. light-emitting diode), and will be suitable for the connection of an
additional optical external alarm indication. Fire detectors will be re-settable type, such that after activation they
can be restored to normal surveillance without renewal of any components. All detectors will be suitable for
testing while mounted.
The following detector types as a minimum will be used for fulfilling the requirements as a whole:
- Photoelectric Smoke Detector
- Flammable Gas Detector
- Heat Detector
- Multi Sensor Detector
- UV/IR Flame Detectors
- Linear Heat Sensing Cables

The choice of fire detectors for an area will reflect the anticipated prime indication of a fire. Type of fire
detectors for an area (smoke, heat, flame, etc.) will be considered depending on the hazard type and location.
2.6.3. Technical Specifications of the Fire Alarm and Detection Devices
2.6.3.1 Fire alarm control panel:
- Type: addressable fire alarm center.
- Main fire alarm panel and local fire alarm panel
- Power source: 230VAC/24VDC
- Data from main fire alarm panel will be transferred to operator workstation (OWS);
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- The system is able to communicate with the fire fighting network.
- Adjustable function:
- Auto-checking working status of equipment in the system according to NFPA72 standards;
- Control function:
- Controlling independent zones;
- Gaseous and water spray fire fighting control function:
- Manufacturer standards: Vietnamese standards on fire fighting: TCVN 5738-2001, NFPA 72 and shall
be of UL/FM approved or according to EN54 standard with CE marking.
- Power network: 230V/50Hz
- Stand-by batteries: Batteries shall be of the free maintenance seal lead acid type
- Control panel: IP 41 for indoor panels and IP 55W for outdoor panels
- Computer: The computer shall include sufficient dedicated memory and processor speed to perform all
required modulating and sequence control functions, point scanning, on-line diagnostics.
2.6.3.2 Smoke detectors:
- Type: Ionization, Photoelectrical, addressable
- Working Voltage: 24VDC;
- Affected threshold: smoke content : 10% with ion detector, 40% with photoelectric smoke detector.
(field adjustable)
- Standards: Shall be of UL/FM approved, complying to NFPA 72 & TCVN 5738-2001 Vietnamese
standard or according to EN54 standard with CE marking.
- Ionization smoke detector will be applied to Deaerator area, +0 floor level, except water supply pump
areas, air compressor control room, TBN MCC room in mezzanine floor, Local Electronics room in
operating floor.
- For air compressor control room, TBN MCC room in Mezzanine floor, Local Electronics Room in
Operating floor, either (i) photoelectric smoke detectors will be used similar to other control rooms
/MCC rooms, or (ii) multi-criteria detectors will be used.
2.6.3.3 Heat detectors:
- Type: heat detector, outdoor anti-detonating heat detector, acid proof heat detector, linear heat detector,
Fixed temperature type or rate of rise, addressable
- Affected threshold: field adjustable
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2.6.3.4 Heat detectors type of outdoor explosion proof:
- Type: fixed temperature
- Casing: casting aluminum alloy or equivalent;
- Affected threshold: threshold is field adjustable
2.6.3.5 Peripheral signal control module:
- Address module type with 2communication ports;
- I/O ports
- Outgoing signal ports
- IP 41 for indoor panels and IP 55W for outdoor panels,;
2.6.3.6 Modules control unaddressed devices:
- Address module type, 01 communication port;
- Communication capability: unaddressed detectors, manual fire alarm boxes, push buttons for fire
fighting rejection, contactor points of pressure relays and electric relays;
2.6.3.7 Manual Fire Alarm Box:
- Fire alarm mode: pushing button or pulling handles;
- Protection level and tightness according to IP 41 for indoor MCPs and IP 55W for outdoor MCPs;
- Voltage used: 24VDC;
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2.6.3.8 Electronic fire alarm siren:
- ABS or poly carbonate casing or equivalent
- Protection level and tightness according to IP 41 for indoor sirens and IP 55W for outdoor sirens or
equivalent
2.6.3.9 Signal cables:
- Signal cable shall be type of copper core with fire resistant PVC sheath; cable cross section shall not be
less than 0.75 mm2.
- Working Voltage of the data wires and cables shall not be less than 600V.
- Signal cables shall be covered by steel pipe or fire resistant PVC pipe
2.6.4. Installation of Automatic Fire Alarm and Detection System
Installation of fire alarm and detection equipment is based on environmental conditions of the region,
characteristics of flammable materials and structures of control area. Further, basic technical specifications of
equipment shall also be considered.
Installation positions of fire alarm detectors as construction will be adjusted to suit with structure of the work
and other equipment such as lighting system and other technical systems.
Manual fire alarm boxes are installed on the same wall right above the fire fighting hoses positions, shall be not
less than 1.07m and not more than 1.22m from the finished floor as per NFPA72
Correlation between protection areas of the smoke/heat detectors, spacing between smoke/heat detectors with the
wall shall be clearly calculated according to following table, but not higher than technical requirements
mentioned in the equipment technical document.
Smoke detectors:
Maximum distance (m)

Installed height of Protection area of
detector (m) detector (m2) Between detectors From detector to the wall
< 3. 5 < 100 10 5

From 3.5 to 6.0 < 80 8.5 4.0
From 6.0 to 10 < 65 8.0 4.0
From 10 to 12 < 55 7.5 3.5
According to TCVN 5738 - 2001 Vietnamese standard
Heat detectors:
Installed height of Protection area of Maximum distance (m)

detector(m) detector(m2) Between detectors From detector to the wall
< 3. 5 < 50 7 3.5
From 3. 5 to 6.0 < 25 5.0 2.5
From 6. 0 to 9.0 < 20 4.5 2.0
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According toTCVN 5738 - 2001 Vietnamese standard
Location of fire alarm and detection devices are as follows:
2.6.4.1 Fire alarm control panels

The main fire alarm control panel is installed in the central control room of the central control building. The
main control panel controls and displays all fire alarm and fighting systems of the main power plant area, oil
tank area, water treatment area and other auxiliary items.
The fire alarm repeater panel locates at the main gate house, displaying fire alarm conditions of power plant.
The local fire alarm control panels are installed in the strategic area such as turbine building, CHS control
building, EP, ASH & FGD control buinding, etc. The local fire alarm control panels control and display all fire
alarm and fighting system of respective area where each local fire alarm panel monitors.
The fire alarm and detection system shall be provided with one (1) master computer of operator workstation
(OWS). The system shall be designed such that it annunciates for the area or sub-announcing panel at any time
manually and/or automatically for equipment, such as pressure sensors, smoke detectors, heat detectors, etc.
Alarm annunciation shall be by means of an LED display and audible alarm and the display shall remain alive
until the startup devices has been restored to normal and the alarm reset manually.
The panels shall monitor the status of all connected devices and shall be capable of sending and receiving the
following signals:
- Signals to the fire alarm control consoles which shall include all zonal alarms of fire and fault warnings,
initiation of fixed fire extinguishing systems, confirmation of operation of extinguishing systems, and
indication of lock-off of extinguishing systems.
- Initiating signals to extinguishing systems.
- “Evacuate” signals from the fire alarm/control consoles.
- Signals denoting actuation or lock-off, from all fixed fire extinguishing systems in the fire safety
section.
The LCD screen, printer, and operator workstation computer are located in the central control room of the
central control building. The printer shall print situations of the system according as programmed or when
necessary. The operator workstation computer shall store installed software and show fire safety situation of the
power plant.
The control panels will be supplied power from the two sources: the first one is from the 230VAC UPS power
network of the plant and the second one is from the standby battery. The standby battery will automatically
supply power for the fire alarm control panel as loss of AC power source.
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2.6.4.2 smoke detectors
Photoelectric smoke detectors are installed at the following areas:
- Rooms of the administrative building;
- Office
- The control electricity rooms;
- Cable floor of the control room;
- Electrical equipment locations;
Ionization smoke detectors are installed at the following areas:

- Chemical dosing room and Sampling room of turbine building
Projected beam smoke detectors are installed at the following areas:

- SWRO water treatment building;
- Workshop & warehouse
2.6.4.3 Heat detectors
Heat detectors are installed at the following locations:
- Lube oil systems of turbine and generator;
- Cooling water pumping station;
- Fire fighting water pumping station;
- Locations of technical water pumps in the turbine house.
- Battery room;
- Chemical room of the water treatment house
- Air preheater
- Coal transfer tower
Linear Heat detectors are installed at following locations:
- Cable trench
- Coal conveyors
Thermal image camera (Pan-tilt Zoom type) are installed at following locations:
- Coal storage shed
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2.6.4.4 Manual fire alarm box:
In addition to automatic fire alarm equipment, the manual fire alarm boxes are also provided to manually transfer
fire alarm signal by staff of the power plant. The manual fire alarm boxes are installed at positions where can be
seen easily such as at the entrance and exit of the working platform, staircase, near the doors of the control room
and cross section of local road system.
2.6.4.5 Fire alarm equipment:

Fire alarm equipment such as alarm bell, siren will be installed at all areas of the power plant to alarm the staff
moving out of danger place and for fire fighting. The electronic sirens with flash light are installed at high noise
level such as turbine house, boiler building and coal mill.
2.6.5. Fire Alarm and Detection System Operation
The fire alarm and detection system will be a complete, electrically supervised, non-coded, manual and
automatic system. Operation will be such that the actuation of any manual station or automatic detector will
cause respective building evacuation alarm devices to sound continuously. All operations will remain in the
alarm mode until the control panel is restored to normal. The system will be electrically supervised for all signal
initiating devices, alarm signal sounding circuits and removal of alarm initiating circuits or alarm indicating
modules. A ground fault condition which prevents the required operation of the system or a single break or open
condition in any of the above circuits will result in activation of the system’s audible alarm signals. Loss of AC
power will also result in operation of the system’s alarm signals. Alarm signals will sound continuously until the
system has been restored to normal at the control panel.
Fire suppression systems, such as water spray, water sprinkler, foam system, and fire pumps will be monitored,
so will be the status signals as alarm, trouble, release, pump start, pump fail and valve supervisory. Each
initiating device will be identified by its addressable number (if applicable), location of installation and group
zone alarm which can be displayed at panel’s LCD.
Fire detection systems which are supposed to activate automatic fire suppression systems shall have two (2)
independent loops of detectors. When one or more detectors in one loop detect(s) a fire, this will initiate level 1
sounder in the protected area and indicate level 1 alarm in the extinguishing control panel and also local and
main fire alarm panels. If one or more detectors in the other loop detect(s) a fire, this will initiate level 2
sounder/flasher in the protected area and level 2 alarm indications in the extinguishing control panel and also
local and main fire alarm panels. Detection of fire from the second loop will also activate the fire suppression
system into operation. Moreover, trip of ventilation system and operation of fire dampers to seal openings will be
initiated by the level 2 alarm, if applicable.
2.7. Fixed Water Spray System

This fixed water spray system is designed for cooling components in the areas of main transformer, auxiliary
transformer, hydrogen plant, turbine oil pumping station, diesel emergency generator, furnace oil supply system,
lube oil tank and pump location, etc.
Cooling water spray system is applicable for LDO tanks. The system will be designed according to Vietnamese
standards: TCVN 7336-2003, TCVN 5307-2009, TCVN 5684-1992 and NFPA15 standards.
The spray nozzle is fixed to the piping system connecting from the main pipes via deluge valve, gate valve, and
pressure switch. Deluge valve can open automatically as receiving fire alarm signal from the fire alarm control
center via control module or open manually. As the deluge valve opens, water from the main piping run to the
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spray piping system and spraying water to structures, equipment that need be protected. The pressure switch will
send signal to fire alarm center in order to control the fire fighting. The sprays are arranged according to fire
fighting level at each specific area. There are three (3) methods to start water spray system.
- Method No.1: Direct control, the water spray system is activated via the opening of local manual
release valve, which is attached on the deluge valve. The direct control will be applicable to every
deluge valves
- Method No. 2: Automatic control, each area is protected by the water spray system with 2 alternate fire
alarm channels A and B. As simultaneously receiving signals from both A and B channels, the fire
alarm control center will send signal to open deluge valve at corresponding area to supply water for fire
fighting water spray system.
- Method No. 3: Automatic control, each area is protected by the water spray system with pilot piping
and glass-bulb sprinklers. This system consists of a water filled piping system pressurized with closed
sprinkler nozzles located in the fire zone. The sprinkler nozzles open on reaching tripping temperature
causing the piping system to be depressurized thereby automatically opening the associated valve
station and releasing the water spray system.
The spray nozzle will automatically spray water to the protected equipment or area as temperature at the fire area
reach indicated level or as the manual release valve opens. Isolation of water spray systems will be possible by
means of manual block valves, locked open in normal service. The selection of type and size of medium velocity
spray nozzles will be made with proper consideration given to such factors as physical character of the hazard
involved, draft or wind conditions, material likely to be burning and the general purpose of the system. All
principal portions of the objects to be protected will be within the effective spray nozzle patterns. Pipe materials
are hot-dip galvanized carbon steel according to the standard of ASTM A53 Grade B Seamless (& ERW for pipe
supports) schedule and pipe connection will be as stated in table 2.2.1 of this document. Flanged joints can be
used for area where future maintenance is expected, and this shall be subjected to owner’s approval.
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systems connected on valve manifold, in cases water supply from the ring main is not possible.
2.8. Wet Pipe Sprinkler System and Pre-action Sprinkler System

The sprinkler system is designed for fire fighting and cooling components at the cable spreading room of the
control/electrical buildings, cable tunnel, coal conveyors and transfer towers, lubricant oil supply system for
fans: IDF, FDF, etc. The sprinkler system is designed according to the TCVN 7336-2003 and NFPA13 standard;
Requirements on fire fighting, water discharge for each items corresponding to the NFPA850 standard.
The sprinklers are fitted on the system of piping branches connecting to the main piping via the gate valves,
alarm check valves, pressure switches. The sprinklers will automatically operate as temperature at the fire area
reach to the set value of the sprinkler. The sprinklers will be installed according to the section 8.6 of NFPA 13
(2013 ed.) as follows:
With flow rate higher than 8.1 l/min/m², maximum distance between sprinklers will be 3.7m and in any case,
distance between 2 sprinklers shall not be less than 1.8m.
The distance from a sprinkler to an adjacent wall shall not be over 0.5 times the distance between sprinklers
shown in table 8.6.2.2.1 (a) to (d) in NFPA 13, and shall not be less than 0.1m.(NFPA 13 Cl. 8.6.3.3)
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The distance from the sprinkler to the ceiling is in range from 25.4 mm to 305 mm.
The design density and area of operation will be determined to suit the risk as per NFPA 13 Cl. 11.2.3.1.1.
Sprinkler heads will be either be fusible or quartzoid bulb type. The operating temperature shall follow NFPA 13
table 6.2.5.1. All piping and fittings will be so installed that the system may be drained appropriately. All pipe
diameters, heads, and final flow rates and discharge pressure will be computer calculated.
Pre-action sprinkler system will be provided for turbine bearing protection. The system will include all
appropriate appurtenances including, such as an isolation valve, a pre-action valve, main drain connection and
valve, auxiliary drains and valves, alarm test connections, pressure gauges, flow alarm, pressure switches,
electric and manual flow release mechanisms, flushing connections, piping, fittings, smoke or heat detectors (as
appropriate), and closed sprinkler nozzles described above.
Pipe materials are hot-dip galvanized carbon steel according to the standard of ASTM A53 Grade B Seamless (&
ERW for pipe supports) schedule and pipe connection will be as stated in table 2.2.1 of this document. Flanged
joints can be used for area where future maintenance is expected, and this shall be subjected to owner’s approval.
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6379-1998 requirement and NFPA14 standards, which can be used for supplying water to water suppression
systems connected on valve manifold, in cases water supply from the ring main is not possible.
2.9. Low Expansion Foam System

The low expansion foam system is designed for fire fighting at the areas of the LDO tanks and LDO pumping
station. The system shall be capable to supply enough water flow rate and pressure for fire fighting at the areas
of the LDO tanks and LDO pumping station as required.
2.9.1. Water and Foam Sources
Water source for the foam fire fighting system is used in common with the other water fire fighting systems. Fire
fighting water pumping station is used in common with the other water fire fighting systems as well.
Foam concentrate for fire fighting will be supplied from the foam concentrate storage tank. The foam
concentrate storage tank will be sized to hold twice (200%) the calculated foam quantity to protect the LDO
tanks. The foam concentrate will be 3% AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foams) that is suitable for extinguishing
Class B hydrocarbon fuel fires. The foam concentrate storage tank will be connected with fire fighting foam
equipment via venturi type or water turbine proportioner or etc. to supply exact foam ratio of 3% foam
concentrate and 97% water.
2.9.2. Outdoor Fire Foam Hydrants
Around fire proof dike of the oil tank area, LDO forwarding pump station, LDO truck unloading area are
equipped with fire foam hydrants. Flow rate of the fire foam hydrant is according to clause 5.9.2 of the NFPA 11
(2010 ed.) standard on fire fighting requirements for petroleum and fire fighting liquids. The fire foam discharge
system will create a layer isolating overflow oil in the fire proof dike area and extinguishing fire at the oil tank
and oil pumping stations.
The outdoor fire foam hydrants are installed as fire fighting cabinet, each fire fighting cabinet comprises of two
hoses with Ф40 and 20m length, 01 fire foam discharge nozzle of Ф40, and foam concentrate storage with
proportioning equipment. The fire fighting cabinet is painted in red with the note “FOAM FIRE FIGHTING
CABINET” on the cover. The fire foam discharge nozzles are arranged covering the oil pump station areas.
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2.9.3. Foam Water Spray System
LDO forwarding pump station will be equipped with foam water spray system. This system will be designed
according to TCVN 5307-2009, TCVN 5684-1992 and NFPA 16. Heat detectors will be installed around the
protected equipment and foam water spray will be automatically/manually actuated in the event of fire.
2.9.4. Fixed Foam Injection System
The fixed foam injection system will be designed for fire fighting of the LDO tanks. The system will be designed
according to Vietnamese standards: TCVN 5307-2009, TCVN 5684-1992 and NFPA 11 standard.
The fixed foam injection system will consist of foam concentrate tank, foam proportioning equipment, foam
maker, foam discharge outlet, interconnecting piping, heat detection devices, valves, fittings, instrumentation,
deluge valve, etc.
Upon detection of fire by the dedicated fire detection system provided in the LDO tanks, fixed foam system will
be automatically activated by opening of deluge valve which will allow the tapped-off water at high pressure to
pass through the foam proportioning equipment. The LDO tanks will be furnished with a riser up to the tank roof
with foam chambers assembly located near the top edge of the tank.
Induced foam concentrate will be mixed with the flowing water in definite proportion in the proportioning
equipment. This foam water mixture will flow to the foam chambers assembly of the LDO tanks where foam
solution will be expanded by sucking air from atmosphere and foam will be formed. This foam will be made to
flow to the surface of the oil inside the tank by suitably designed foam deflector.
2.10. Clean Agent System (FM200 System)

The 24-hour manned control rooms, including their false floors and above ceilings, will be protected with a clean
agent fire extinguishing system, using an adequate gaseous extinguishing agent, which is FM200 for this project.
Clean agent fire extinguishing system will be provided in full compliance with Vietnamese standards and NFPA
2001 standard. The clean agent system will be automatically activated upon confirmed fire detection. All the
required safety systems will be provided to guarantee a safe operation and maintenance of the clean agent system
in accordance with requirements of Vietnamese standards and NFPA 2001 standards. Modular systems each
protecting only one risk, and systems using a centralized supply of extinguishant to protect a number of
independent risks, are equally acceptable.
The system consists of system of clean agent storage cylinders activate device, check valve, clean agent
discharge nozzle, piping and necessary fittings and supports, smoke detectors, control module, audible and
visible alarm devices. The piping thickness shall comply with the ANSI/ASME B31.1 standard. All flanges,
fittings and valves shall comply with the ANSI/ASME B16.5-Class 300 standards.
Total flooding system will have separate gas pipe work and fully charged extinguishing gas storage cylinders
arrangement. Pipe diameters, nozzle orifices, and final flow rates and discharge pressure will be computer
calculated, and the clean agent system will be verified by recognized institutes or laboratories. Gas storage
cylinders will be monitored for gas leakage and loss of weight with alarm.
Initiation of the gas discharge will be in response to activation of the smoke detectors. In case that both detection
loops (cross-zone detection) are activated, automatic extinguishing will be initiated. Thus the two loop system
will limit nuisance discharge of the clean agent system.
Design concentration of clean agent and hold time for extinguishing fire in the protected volume will be as per
recommendation of NFPA 2001. Factors such as leakage through un-closable openings, leakage through
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suspended ceiling, openings closed with fire seals, rundown time of the fans, time required by dampers to close,
etc. are to be taken into account in deriving clean agent capacity to maintain the desired concentration in the area
to be protected. The gas storage cylinders will be located outside the risk area being protected, in a position
which does not inhibit free access for escape or normal thoroughfare and allows ease of access for replacement
of discharged gas cylinders. The cylinders shall be connected by a piping network to a series of open nozzles
arranged to discharge the gas to the risk area in the time and concentration as required by NFPA 2001. The gas
cylinders will also be located in an area where temperature stays within operating range of the system.
Fire detectors after activation will operate auxiliary contacts for air conditioning to shut down and automatic
dampers to close. This will also initiate the release of the agent with time delay and operate alarm for pre-
discharge of the agent. Upon completion of time delay, the system will activate clean agent discharge alarm, then
finally start discharging the agent from the cylinders. The clean agent system installation criteria and the main
characteristics shall be the following:
- The system storage shall include adequate number of cylinders of the required size and capacity.
- The storage cylinders for clean agent shall be high strength alloy cylinders and shall be constructed,
tested, and marked with applicable Department of Transportation (DOT). The cylinders shall be
centrally located as vertical, freestanding cylinders floor mounted inside a room in the plant. The
cylinders shall be equipped with safety rupture disc.
- The gas cylinder rack shall be located outside the risk area being protected, in a position which does
not inhibit free access for escape or normal thoroughfare and allows ease of access for replacement of
discharged gas cylinders. The cylinders shall be connected by a piping network to a series of open
nozzles arranged to discharge the gas to the risk area in the time and concentration as required by
NFPA 2001. The gas cylinders shall be located in an area where temperature stays within operating
range of the system.
- Pressure relief vent system, or equivalent leakage system, for the protected enclosure shall be designed
and provided with supporting calculations to prevent development of a pressure difference during
system discharge across the enclosure boundaries that exceeds a specified enclosure pressure limit.
2.11. CO2 Fire Extinguishing System

Exciters will be protected with CO2 fire extinguishing systems. CO2 fire extinguishing systems for protection by
total flooding or local application shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 12 and the local regulation. CO2
fire extinguishing systems shall have separate gas pipe work and main (100%) and reserve (100%) fully charged
extinguishing gas bottle arrangement.
Modular systems each protecting only one risk, and systems using a centralized supply of extinguishant to
protect a number of independent risks, are equally acceptable.
The CO2 fire extinguishing systems shall be capable of being actuated either automatically or manually. The
system shall be capable of a manually released second discharge to the same concentration as the first without
alteration to pipe work or the provision of new gas containers.
Initiation of the gas discharge shall be in response to activation of detectors. In case that both detection loops
(cross-zone detection) are activated, automatic extinguishing shall be initiated. Thus, the two loop system shall
limit nuisance actions of the CO2 system.
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The automatic CO2 release signal shall originate from voltage free changeover contacts associated with fire
alarm panel. The system shall incorporate a gas release delay feature variable within the range of 0 to 30 seconds.
Manual release of the CO2 system shall be by a release unit located at the entry to the protected enclosure. When
operated, the unit shall either release the first discharge of CO2, if not already released automatically, or release a
second discharge. The manual release of the CO2 system shall initiate a level 2 alarm of fire on the fire alarm
panel for the fire safety zone protected by the CO2 system, by voltage free changeover contacts.
The manual release unit shall be of the type requiring two distinct and separate actions for their operation (e.g.
break glass and pull handle) and shall be colored yellow. On or adjacent to the unit shall be the wording “CO2
Fire Extinguishing System - Manual Release”.
Each system shall be provided with a lock-off unit located adjacent to the main entrance to the protected area.
The unit shall include a lock and key arrangement to ensure that the door into the protected area may not be
opened without the CO2 system being locked off first. The key for locking off the CO2 system shall be the same
as the key for entering the protected area and when the CO2 system is operational the key shall be retained in the
lock-off unit. It shall be necessary to lock-off the system and remove the key before access can be gained to the
protected area. It shall not be possible to remove the key from the door lock unless the door is closed.
Visual system status indication shall be provided adjacent to the lock-off unit and shall incorporate the following.
- “CO2 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM ON - DO NOT ENTER” (Amber)
- “CO2 SYSTEM LOCKED OFF - SAFE TO ENTER” (Green)
- “DANGER - CO2 GAS - DO NOT ENTER” (Red)
The illuminated indications shall be readable under all natural and artificial lighting conditions in the location. At
least two lamps or other luminaries per indication shall be provided. Each of the visual indications shall be
provided with a pair of voltage free changeover contacts to facilitate repeat indication to the fire alarm panel for
that fire safety zone.
“CO2 Discharge” sounders having a sound distinctive from any other in the location, shall be provided in the
protected area to warn personnel of the CO2 gas discharge. The sounders shall be initiated as soon as the CO2
release signal has been received from the fire alarm panel. Flashing beacons or strobes shall also be provided in
noisy areas.
Fire detectors after activation shall operate auxiliary contacts for air conditioning to shut down and automatic
dampers to close. This will initiate the release of the agent with time delay and operate alarm for pre-discharge
of the agent. Upon completion of time delay, the system will activate CO2 gas discharge alarm and finally start
discharging the agent from the cylinders.
The CO2 fire extinguishing system installation criteria and the main characteristics shall be the following:
- The system storage shall include adequate number of cylinders of the required size and capacity.
- The storage cylinders for CO2 shall be high strength alloy cylinders and shall be constructed, tested,
and marked with applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Bureau of Explosive
Specifications. The cylinders shall be centrally located as vertical, freestanding cylinders floor mounted.
The cylinders shall be equipped with safety rupture disc.
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- The gas cylinder rack shall be located as near as possible to the hazard or hazards they protect, but they
shall not be located where they will be exposed to a fire or explosion in these hazards. In addition the
gas storage containers shall not inhibit free access for escape or normal thoroughfare and shall allow
ease of access for replacement of discharged gas cylinders. The cylinders shall be connected by a
piping network to a series of open nozzles arranged to discharge the gas to the risk area in the time and
concentration as required by NFPA 12.
- Pressure relief vent system, or equivalent leakage system, for the protected enclosure shall be designed
and provided with supporting calculations to prevent development of a pressure difference during
system discharge across the enclosure boundaries that exceeds a specified enclosure pressure limit.
2.12. CO2 Inerting System

Coal Silo will be protected with CO2 inerting systems. CO2 inerting systems for protection by total flooding or
local application shall comply with the requirements of NFPA Fire Protection Handbook 2008(20th edition)
Section 7 Chapter 1 20and the local regulation.
CO2 inerting systems shall have separate gas pipe work and fully charged CO2 storage tank arrangement and
CO2 inert system using a centralized supply of inerting to protect a number of independent risks.
The CO2 inerting systems shall be capable of being actuated either automatically or manually, however the CO2
inerting system basically using manually(remotely).
Initiation of the gas discharge shall be in response to activation of discharge signal from DCS. Temperature
transmitters are installed on each Coal silo, it is connected to DCS. In the DCS, when the operator monitors the
equipment and a fire is recognized, the CO2 discharge signal is given to the CO2 LCP.
The system shall incorporate a gas release delay feature variable within the range of 30 seconds.
Manual release of the CO2 system shall be by a release unit located nearby each protected area considering easy
accessibility.
The illuminated indications shall be readable under all natural and artificial lighting conditions in the location. At
each protected area shall be provided.
The sounders shall be initiated as soon as the CO2 release signal has been received from the CO2 Local control
panel.
characteristics shall be the following:
- The system storage shall include adequate quantity of the required size and capacity.
- The storage system shall be used Only listed or approved equipment and devices.
- The configuration of Low pressure CO2 storage unit shall be comply with NFPA12.
2.13. Portable Fire Extinguisher

Portable fire extinguisher serve to extinguish small fire at the beginning. They are provided for use around the
various areas in the plant buildings.
Following portable extinguishers are designed:
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- CO2 portable extinguisher for the electric fire;
- Dry chemical powder portable extinguisher for common areas in the plant;
- AFFF portable extinguisher for oil fire.
Quantity, type as well as positions of the fire portable extinguisher comply with Vietnamese standards: TCVN
6101-1996, ISO 5923 - 1984, TCVN 6102-1996, ISO 7202 – 1987, and NFPA 10 standards.
Wheeled CO2 and dry chemical powder fire extinguishers will be supplied in increased risk areas. Capacity of
wheeled extinguishers will be described in material datasheet.
2.14. Escape Lighting System

Guidance board for escape shall be installed at suitable position of the important areas in the power plant. Escape
sign shall be approved and guidance boards shall be put at position that can be seen easily. They will be painted
with white words on the green background.
Escape lamp includes battery package units(1 hour operation) and indication light, which will be powered from
normal AC lighting panels. This structure can be difficult in system maintenance, however, it does not require to
the fire proof capability of the power supply line.
2.15. Fire Fighting Plans for Items of the Power Plant
2.15.1. Oil Supply System
Oil tank, oil pump station, oil transfer pump station and oil piping system are designed according to the TCVN
5684-2003 Vietnamese standard and the Joint Circular No.15/2001/TTLT-BTM-BCA dated 10 May 2001 by the
Trade Ministry - Ministry of Public Security.
The LDO pumping stations is protected by the foam water spray system & outdoor foam hydrants.
The LDO tanks are protected by foam discharge nozzle, which are directly fixed on oil tank casing, cooling
spray system, and foam hydrants to prevent in the event of oil overflow, cooling water hydrants are arranged
around the protection dike of the oil tank.
Characteristics of the foam injection system equipment shall satisfy foam solution application rate required.
Application rate of foam solution on the oil surface in the fixed roof oil storage tank is 4.1l/min./m2.
Spraying intensity of cooling water spray system is 0.5l/s/m around the firing tank. It is 0.25l/s/m at the adjacent
tanks within area of ½ diameter of the firing tank as per TCVN5307. Flow rate of the fire hydrants in this area is
31.5 l/s.
2.15.2. Coal Supply System
2.15.2.1 Coal storage - Coal berth

Coal can be fired due to its flammability. It can be fired easily in case of high concentrate of Pyrites combining
with coal moisture and high concentration of oxygen.
Followings are plans to reduce the self-firing of coal:
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- Reducing storage time of coal, having measure to avoid forming of gas bag in the coal piles in a long
time.
- The coal piles shall not be arranged above the heat source or gas source such as gas pit.
- Coal stored in long time should be put in thin layers and run lightly prior to putting another layer on the
previous one to reduce water and air in coal.
- Coals with different chemical impurities shall not be put together in long time.
- Access to the coal piles shall be arranged to serve for the traveling of fire fighting equipment and
moving coal in case of fire.
Fire fighting equipment at the coal storage, coal berth are outdoor fire hydrants and portable extinguishers. Fire
fighting flow rate of each fire hydrant shall not be less than 31.5 l/s.
2.15.2.2 Coal conveyor and transfer towers

Structure of coal conveyor is made by incombustible materials. The structure of the coal conveyor reduces
positions that can have dust agglomeration.
Actual experience shows that the use of fire hydrants or fire hoses to extinguish fire for the coal conveyor is very
difficult and not timely because it has been carried out in a narrow and long space; the location of coal conveyor
is far.
At the beginning and at the end of coal conveyor are equipped with fire fighting system. Along the coal supply
conveyor is arranged with the automatic sprinklers. The sprinkler system is designed with water discharge
intensity at least 10.2 l/min/m2 within the calculated area.
For the conveyor structure and transfer towers, the sprinkler system is arranged with water discharge intensity at
least 10.2 l/min/m2 within protected area.
At the beginning of the branch pipes of the sprinklers, flow valves are arranged to supply signals for stopping
relevant conveyors in case the sprinkler system of the conveyor operate. Indoor hydrant system will be provided
for the coal transfer tower if the coal blending house/crusher house are included.
2.15.2.3 Coal silos

Silo fire protection shall be in accordance to NFPA-850, Cl.7.4.2 and NFPA-85
The silos shall be made of incombustible material; corners shall be minimized to avoid agglomeration of coal.
Silos shall be empty as not in operation.
In case the silo is on fire, fire fighting of firing coal in the silos is very difficult; therefore, it will be carried out
when all coal in the silos is moved out by conveyors or wagons, etc.
When firing coal is moved out, it may cause explosion of coal dust, to avoid spreading of coal dust, a CO2
inerting system should be provided; Water should not be used because it may cause explosion of coal dust,
further, using water at high temperature can cause deformation of coal silos.
Fire detection in coal silo can be achieved by temperature detection. Temperature increasing can be considered to
possibility of fire risk grown. At that time, CO2 Inerting system will be activated.
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2.15.2.4 Stacker/Reclaimer
The sprinkler system with manual hose reel without water tank and detection system will be installed on the
stacker/reclaimer. And at fire, the manual hose reel will be connected to supply the water from outdoor hydrant
installed along the traveling area of stacker/reclaimer.
The on-board fire protection shall consist of automatic gas fire extinguishing system in the Electrical Room and
portable fire extinguishers located through the stacker/reclaimer.
An automatic gas extinguishing system shall be provided in the Electrical Room. The gas shall be
environmentally acceptable and shall be stored in bottles located inside or outside the Electrical Room. Bottles
shall be piped to suitably located discharge nozzles.
Portable extinguisher will be located in the following position.

- One (1) 5.0 kg portable extinguisher for outside the door of the Electrical Room
- One (1) 5.0 kg portable extinguisher for the transformer
- One (1) 5.0 kg portable extinguisher for slewing platform for hydraulic unit.
- One (1) 5.0 kg portable extinguisher at the tripper from ground level.
2.15.3. Boiler
Fire fighting system with water spray nozzles and fire hydrants are equipped at the boiler burner area. It is
designed to protect for ignition system, oil piping, cable system within area of 6.1m from the boiler and ignition
system. Discharge of this system shall not be less than 10.2 l/min/m2. Area of coal mill, compressed air system,
pulverized coal silos and fuel supply system of boiler are protected by fire hydrants, which are arranged nearby
to cool the structures, components as necessary. The Indoor fire fighting hydrant water discharge flow rate for
this area is 17.1 l/s. Outdoor fire fighting hydrants will have 31.5 l/s of discharge rate.
2.15.3.1 Coal pulverizer

Protection of pulverized fuel systems shall be in accordance to NFPA-85. Steam and CO2 System will be used
for pulverizer inside inerting in case danger of fire risk. Pulverizer will be tripped when a fire is detected by
temperature sensor and then steam system will be activated automatically in case of pulverizer trip with coal.
CO2 inerting system and Deluge water system can be operated manually by the operator in case of actual fire in
pulverizer.
The coal mill area, compressed air system, pulverized coal silos and fuel supply system of boiler area protected
by fire fighting water hydrants located near those areas to cool components as necessary. The water flow rate for
the indoor hydrants of these areas is 17.1/s.
2.15.3.2 Lubricant oil tank

Lubricant oil tank are protected by high velocity water spray system. Discharge intensity of the system shall not
be less than 12.2l/min/m2 (according to NFPA850-2015).
2.15.3.3 Air heating system of boiler

Rotor or stator of the air heating system will be protected by the manual deluge water spray system. In case the
rotor or stator is arranged horizontally, the water sprinkler nozzles will be arranged downward on the upper face
of the equipment with discharge intensity of 24.4l/min./m2.
Around the rotor or stator are equipped with quick open doors to serve for the fire fighting by the hoses at the
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wall. Distance between the doors is 3m, the open door is arranged at both side of the equipment.
Discharge flow rate of the indoor hydrant is 17.1 l/s.
2.15.3.4 Fans (FDF,IDF)

Forced draft fans, induced draft fans include oil lubrication lines, bearings, and oil reservoirs. Fans should use a
listed fire-resistant fluid for hydraulic drives. Where nonapproved hydraulic fluids are used, combustible oil
hazards associated with forced and induced draft fans driven will be protected with automatic sprinkler system
designed for a density of 10.2 l/min/m2 over the oil containment equipment surface.
2.15.3.5 ESP system

Transformer and rectifier of the ESP system are protected by the water spray system. Discharge intensity of the
system is 10.2 l/min/m2 over the surface of the transformer and the rectifier. If the transformer-rectifier is dry
type or use high fire point insulating fluids, automatic fire suppression system is not required.
2.15.4. Turbine - Generator
2.15.4.1 Turbine working platform area

The whole area of turbine floor is protected by the fire hose at the wall. The lubricant oil piping system and
lubricant oil tank for the turbine are protected by the sprinklers. Discharge intensity of the sprinkler system is
12.2 l/min/m2.
2.15.4.2 Turbine generator bearings

Pre-action sprinkler systems are arranged with closed-heads pointing directly and covering the whole surface of
the bearings. Discharge intensity of the sprinkler is 10.2 l/min/m2.
2.15.4.3 Exciter
The area inside a directly connected exciter housing should be protected with a total flooding automatic carbon
dioxide system.
2.15.5. Control Rooms and Electric System
2.15.5.1 Control room, computer room, communication room

The 24-hour manned control rooms, computer room and communication room are equipped with FM200 system,
CO2 portable and mobile extinguishers.
2.15.5.2 Main transformer and auxiliary transformer

The main transformers including the oil storage tank are equipped with high velocity water spray nozzles, which
point directly to the equipment with discharge intensity not less than 10.2 l/min/m2.
Around electric equipment of the transformers station and along local roads of the station are equipped with the
outdoor fire hydrants. Flow rate of the fire hoses shall not less than 31.5 l/s.
2.15.5.3 Electrical Switchgear room

Electrical switchgear rooms including below the access floor are equipped with CO2 portable and mobile
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extinguishers for strategic location. Smoke detectors will be provided for early detection of a fire.
2.15.6. Equipment and Auxiliaries
2.15.6.1 Emergency generator container

Emergency diesel generator is equipped with high velocity water spray nozzles with minimum intensity of 10.2
l/min/m2 covering the whole protected area. Portable fire extinguishers and yard hydrant system shall be
equipped.
2.15.6.2 Water treatment plant

Water treatment plant is equipped with indoor fire hydrants. Flow rate of each fire hose shall not be less than
15.7l/s.
2.15.7. Fire Road
The transportation lane and the fire fighting lane are combined together and the main plants are equipped with
annular channel. The main road is 8m wide, and the other roads are 4m wide. When the roads of the plant area
go through the overhead pipeline and the overhead bridge, the clearance should be ensured not less than 4.25m.
3. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT ARRANGEMENT IN THE PLANT

The configuration of fire fighting system and equipments for main buildings and equipments of the whole power
plant is listed in “NS2-XW01-P0SG-120002_Fire Risk Evaluation” chapter 5. Fire Risk Evaluation Schedule.
4. HAZARDOUS CLASSIFICATION OF THE POWER PLANT

By the application of TCVN-2622-1995 – Fire fighting and prevention for houses and works – Design
requirement, item 2.3 and Appendix B, works/items in the project are classified into fire grade and fire risk as
follows:
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Works/items Fire risk Fire grade
Administration house E II
Main plant area (turbine house, deaerator, boiler, etc) D N/A*
Induced draft fan, forced draft fan area D II
ESP D II
FGD D II
Main transformer C I
Unit auxiliary transformer C I
Lube oil storage B II
Stack D II
Coal supply system C II
Coal storage shed C II
Oil tanks and oil pump station B I
Central control building and auxiliary system control house D II
CCW pump station E II
Chemical dosing house for boiler E II
Water and CW treatment house E II
Hydrogen storage shelter A II
Start-up boiler area D II
Air compressor E II
Wastewater treatment plant E II
Workshop & Warehouse D II
Bulldozer Garage Shed D II
Diesel generator house B II
Limestone crushing house and limestone shed E V
* Note
1 : This table is prepared based on table 11 of TCVN 2622-1995.
2 : Building type is determined as per approved general layout of each buildings. Building type can be changed
as per updated layout in execution stage.
3 : TCVN 2622:1995 (Clause 5.3) states that, for building with fire resistance type I and II, it is allowed not to
comply with the fire resistance levels when the production classes D and E are set. Therefore, the Turbine
Building, Boiler Structure and other steel building do not need to consider fire resistance rating for its steel
structure.
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5. SOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY EXITS

Emergency exits shall comply with the means of egress requirements provided in NFPA-5000, Chapter 11 and
the solution for emergency exits provided in TCVN 2622-1995.
6. SMOKE CONTROL EVALUATION

Smoke control for buildings has an objective of ensuring safe evacuation of people when fire occurs. This smoke
control includes forced ventilation system and air conditioning system.
The evaluation of the smoke control for buildings is based on the Vietnam Building Code, QCVN 06:2010/BXD.
• Appendix D (D.2 a) states that smoke venting should be provided to corridors and halls of the buildings,
public stations, administrative – community buildings, and multifunction buildings that have a height of more
than 28 meters.
However, this does not apply to NS2 BOT Thermal Power Plant buildings. The building groups identified do not
include electric generating buildings. QCVN 03:2012/BXC (Paragraph 1.5.9) defines Multi-functional buildings
(multi-functional complex) as a building having room groups or floors with the different functionality. Therefore,
paragraph D.2 a) in Appendix D does not apply.
• Appendix D (D.2 c) states that smoke venting should be provided to corridors with length of more than 15
meters.
This applies to Central Control Building (CCB), Administration Building where the main corridor is longer than
15 m. According to Section 3.3 of HVAC Design Criteria, smoke exhaust system is provided for the corridors of
CCB, Administration Building, thus, meeting this requirement.
This does not apply to the corridors in FGD Electrical Building, EP & Ash Electrical & Control Building
because they are equipped with automatic fire fighting equipment using water system according to Appendix
D(D.3 a).
This does not apply to the corridor in FGD Waste Water Treatment Building because the corridor has doors
directly connected to outside according to Appendix D(D.3 c).
• Appendix D (D.10) states that, for smoke control, air should be supplied into the stairwells of N2 type if the
stairwell is enclosed to allow pressurization.
The stairwells at the CCB, Turbine Building, CHS Electrical & Control Building (North of Coal Area), FGD
Electrical Building, EP & Ash Electrical Control Building and Admin. Building are provided with HVAC system
capable of pressurization in the event of a fire.
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7. APPENDIX: PROTECTED AREA OF MAIN TRANSFORMER
Protection density, Flow rate, Flow rate,

Item H, m W, m D, m
Area, m2 L/min/m2 LPM GPM
Transformer 4.871 12.398 4 258.93 10.2 2641.09 697.78
Radiator 3.878 4.914 11.335 237.43 10.2 2421.79 639.84
Hydrant x 2 1890 500
Conservator 5.91 1.585 1.585 42.49 10.2 433.44 114.52
Total 7386.32 1951.47
Rev.0INT7 40 of 40

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FOR CONSTRUCTION

0INT7 12.10.2020 Y.S.KWON H.S.OH J.H.BAE FOR CONSTRUCTION

DOOSAN HEAVY INDUSTRIES VIETNAM

Nghi Son 2 BOT Thermal Power Plant

FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA

Document No Rev. Page-No.

Rev. Date Page Affected Description of Revision

0 04.07.2019 First Issue

0INT1 11.09.2019 14 Self Revision

0INT4 13.01.2020 14 Self Revision

0INT5 27.04.2020 14 Self Revision

0INT6 23.06.2020 14 Self Revision

0INT7 12.10.2020 17, 18, 27, 28 As per OE comment in NS2-DE01-P0ZEN-130001

1. DESIGN BASIS .................................................................................................................... 4

1.2. Philosophy of Fire Fighting System

1.3. Design Codes and Standards

- TCVN 3254-1989: Fire safety - General requirements.

- TCVN 4878-2009: Classification of fires.

- TCVN 5738 -2001: Automatic fire alarm system - technical requirements.

- TCVN 6379-1998: Fire protection equipment. Fire hydrant. Technical requirements.

- TCVN 4513-1988: Vietnamese standard -Inside water supply - Design standard;

- TCVN 7336-2003: Automatic sprinkler system;

- TCVN 3890-2009: Fire-fighting means and equipment-arrangement,storage,checking and maintenance;

- TCVN 5739-1993: Fire fighting equipment - Coupling heads

- Circular 04/2004/TT-BCA dated 31/3/2004 on Fire Fighting.

- 11 TCN-18-2006: Electrical equipment regulations.

- NFPA 11: Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam.

- NFPA 12: Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems.

- NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

- NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

- NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.

- NFPA 75: Standard for the Protection of Information Technology.

- NFPA 85: Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code.

- NFPA 70: National Electrical Code.

- NFPA 2001: Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems.

- NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing, Maintenance of Water Based System

- NFPA 170: Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols

- NFPA 5000: Building Construction and Safety Code

- ANSI: American National Standards Institute.

- ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials.

- NFPA Fire Protection Handbook 2008 (20h edition)

2. FIRE FIGHTING DESIGN

No. Name of Item Unit Value Notes

No. Name of Item Unit Value Notes

No. Name of Item Unit Value Notes

3 Margin factor mH2O 10% total of pressure loss

No. Name of Item Unit Value Notes

Included 400m HDPE and 30m carbon

Internal diameter of HDPE

No. Name of Item Unit Value Notes

2.2. Piping Material

2.2.1 Above ground piping

2.2.3 Above ground piping : Fire Pump Suction & Discharge

2.2.4 Above ground piping : FM200

2.2.5 Above ground piping : HP CO2 System

2.3. Fire Fighting Pump System

No. Name of Item Unit Value Notes

2.3.3. Jockey Pump

2.3.4. Fire Pump Set Controller