Integrated Fracturing Power Unit With Automatic Fire Suppression
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge is to design a fracturing device that is compact and portable, suitable for transportation to remote areas, while ensuring safety through effective fire detection and suppression, given the size and complexity of existing fracturing facilities.
Innovation Solution
The fracturing device incorporates a power unit with a muffling compartment, a turbine engine, and a firefighting system that includes detectors, a material generator, and sprayers, along with a controller to automatically detect and respond to fires, utilizing aerosol or dry ice as firefighting materials, and a hand extinguisher for manual use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If traditional fracturing facilities are designed with separate main power unit and auxiliary power units arranged transversely, then the power and functionality are sufficient, but the size becomes large and transportation becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the main power unit and auxiliary power units into a single integrated power unit structure. The turbine engine, muffling compartment, deceleration mechanism, and firefighting system are merged into one compact unit, eliminating the need for separate transverse arrangements while maintaining all necessary functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs nested arrangement where the deceleration mechanism is positioned within the muffling compartment, and the firefighting system components (detectors, sprayers) are integrated within the same compartment. This nesting reduces overall device footprint while preserving functionality.
2Ease of operation
If the fracturing device is compacted for easy transportation, then portability improves, but fire safety detection and suppression capabilities may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a firefighting system with detectors and material generators that are pre-positioned within the muffling compartment. The system is prepared in advance with firefighting material ready for immediate deployment, enabling quick response to fire hazards without compromising safety despite compact dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a controller as an intermediary that receives signals from firefighting detectors and automatically triggers the firefighting material generator. This automated mediation ensures rapid fire suppression response while maintaining a compact structure, eliminating the need for manual intervention space.
3Reliability
If automated firefighting system is added to detect and suppress fires, then safety reliability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The muffling compartment serves multiple functions: it houses the turbine engine, contains the deceleration mechanism, and integrates the firefighting system components. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity while maintaining comprehensive fire detection and suppression capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The firefighting system is designed to operate automatically without external intervention. The detectors self-monitor for fire conditions, the controller automatically processes signals, and the material generator autonomously deploys firefighting material when needed, reducing operational complexity.
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AI summary
A fracturing device, a firefighting method thereof, and a computer readable storage medium are disclosed. The fracturing device includes a power unit, the power unit includes a muffling compartment, a turbine engine, and a firefighting system; the firefighting system includes a firefighting material generator, at least one firefighting sprayer and at least one firefighting detector, the at least one firefighting sprayer and the at least one firefighting detector are located in the muffling compartment, each of the at least one firefighting sprayer is connected with the firefighting material generator and configured to spray out firefighting material generated by the firefighting material generator.