Purpose. To study project solutions aimed at improving a comprehensive approach to ensuring fire safety of transformer substations. Methods. The authors used methods of analysis and synthesis, summarization of materials of scientific works, regulatory documentation, project and technical documentation, probability theory, decision-making theory. Results. Design work is an important component of the process of designing and building transformer substations taking into account fire safety requirements. Design solutions for the enclosing fire protection structure must include the following sections: 1. Architectural and construction part. 2. Ventilation.3. Power supply and electric lighting. 4. Fire alarm. 5. Automation. The complex of transformer substations, surrounded by fire barriers, taking into account the described project solutions, is transformed from a static construction into a dynamic electrified structure controlled by logical devices. The devices respond to the state of the object’s technological parameters. The design and manufacture of fire barriers should consider analysis of potential threats and risks of fire, fire resistance of the material, design, compliance with safety standards and regulations. A comprehensive approach to ensuring fire safety of transformer substations has been improved. Solutions for the design of fire barriers take into account not only protection against the spread of fire, but also fire detection in the initial stages, as well as ensuring the safe course of technological processes of the facility. Scientific novelty. The authors improved the design solutions for creating a fire barrier when fencing open transformer substations of the enterprise, which consists in the use of an integrated approach, which includes, in addition to construction solutions, the use of modern automation and measuring equipment. The project features ventilation openings, axial exhaust fans with electric fire valves, smoke sensors, temperature and optical flame sensors, lighting devices, relay logic control modules. Practical significance. The proposed project solutions will help prevent the spread of fire in transformer substations, facilitate early fire detection, and ensure the safety of technological processes at the facility. Keywords: transformer substation, fire safety, fire barriers, security, project solutions.
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