FIRE FIGHTING WATER MIST SYSTEM ANALYSIS ON BOARD OF SCENIC ECLIPSE

Abstract

Brod je zatvoreni sustav u kojem se u svakom trenutku obavlja nekakva vrsta mehaničkog, električnog i elektroničkog rada. Takav sustav podložan je kvarovima, a time i nesrećama koje za posljedicu mogu imati gubitak vremena, opreme, tereta te na posljetku i života. Požar je jedna od najopasnijih vrsta nesreće na brodu jer izgaranje gorivog materijala generira velike temperature te, ovisno o gorivu, toksične pare i plinove koji su izrazito štetni i opasni za posadu i brod. Prisutnost velike količine maziva, ulja i brodskog goriva te mehaničkih, električnih i elektroničkih uređaja u brodskoj strojarnici čine ju izrazito podložnim mjestom za nastanak požara. Pravovremena detekcija i signalizacija opasnosti, a time i aktivacija alarma i protupožarnih uređaja ključna je u sprječavanju tragedije.Ship is a closed system where in every moment there is a need of some kind of mechanical, electrical and electronical work. Such system is susceptible to malfunctions, as well as accidents that could result in loss of time, equipment, cargo and ultimately, life. The fire is one of the most dangerous types of accidents on board because the combustion of flammable material generates high temperatures and toxic vapors and gases depending on the fuel which are distinctly harmful and dangerous for crew and ship. The presence of large amounts of lubricants, oils and marine fuels as well as mechanical, electrical and electronic devices in the ship’s engine room, make it very distinct subject to fire. Timely detection and signalization of danger, thus activating alarms and fire extinguishers is key to preventing tragedy