Transformer Blast Walls: Fire Protection for Substations

Transformer Fire Protection Barrier

High-voltage transformer fire barriers, also called transformer firewalls, ballistic firewalls, or blast walls, are specialized outdoor structures that prevent fires or explosions from a single transformer from spreading to nearby equipment. These barriers mitigate risks by isolating transformer fires and containing hazards like combustible transformer oil.

These robust barriers protect both life and critical infrastructure by containing or redirecting explosive forces and intense heat away from sensitive areas. Used globally, a fire separation system is essential in ensuring operational continuity and safety in power distribution networks.

Sinisi Solutions Transformer Blast Walls are a key part of many facilities’ transformer contingency plans, providing transformer fire protection and serving as a fire separation against any ignition source and transformer failures.

  • Reduction of unplanned downtime and extended production loss due to transformer failure
  • Mitigation of damage to adjacent assets, buildings, and people
  • Fire separation and adjacent transformers
  • Eliminate environmental contamination from deluge and foam
  • Meets insurance guidelines for loss prevention
  • Transformer explosion protection

TRANSFORMER FIRE WALL DESIGN FEATURES

  • Modular, Scalable, Customizable
  • Meets NFPA and insurance requirements for transformer fire barriers
  • Wind load and seismic-driven design up to 60′ tall and 150mph
  • Can be easily removed and replaced for maintenance
  • Simple, fast, and cost-effective installation
  • 50-Year Life Span

TECHNICAL SPECS

Standard Transformer Fier Barrier Assembly

Value

Module Weight & Thickness

8 lbs/sqft at 4.375″ thick

Foundation Size & Type

14′ on Center Piers can be adjusted as needed

ASTM E119 and ASTM E136 Fire

PASS 6 hour stability & integrity

Impact Protection

Level 3 impact

Blast Protection

2 Bar

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Packages & Lead Time

Fire Barrier Engineering and Fabrication Package

  • Includes design and delivery with stamped drawing package, moments and reactions
  • Drawing 3 weeks after PO
  • Delivery 15 weeks after drawing approval

Turn Key Package

  • Includes barrier design, fabrication, installation, foundation design and installation
  • Based on project location and Soils condition
  • 21 week project timeline

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Call us at (732) 232-2100 or fill out the request form below.




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