Description of Project
In 2024, Elite Fire Protection was invited to tender for the installation of fire sprinkler protection to transformers at a livestock feed manufacturing plant. We were awarded the contract and proudly completed the project in 2025.
As the client upgraded their transformers, our team worked seamlessly alongside them, aligning our fire protection installation with each phase of their project. Elite Fire Protection was responsible for the full scope, including the design, supply, fabrication, and installation of the fire protection system, ensuring the transformers were comprehensively safeguarded.
| Project | Fire Protection Systems |
| Size | 4 (Four) Transformers |
| Year of completion | 2025 |
| Scope | Supply, fabrication & installation |
| Discipline | Fire Protection |
Project Scope
Fire Protection System of Transformers:
- Deluge sprinkler protection
Why Deluge Protection for Transformers?
Transformers present a unique fire risk due to the oil they contain. In the event of overheating or failure, this oil can ignite, creating an intense fire that spreads quickly. Standard sprinkler systems are designed to activate only in the area where heat is detected, which can be sufficient for general building fires but not for transformers. Localised activation cannot provide the rapid, all-encompassing cooling needed to suppress an oil-based transformer fire.
Deluge systems, by contrast, are engineered to discharge water through all nozzles simultaneously, cooling the transformer from every angle. This blanket application not only suppresses flames but also prevents heat build-up, significantly reducing the chance of catastrophic damage or prolonged downtime. For critical assets like transformers, this level of protection is essential.
Process Outline
Our Solution
Elite Fire Protection was responsible for the complete scope of works, including:
- Design, supply, fabrication, and installation of the deluge sprinkler systems.
- Hydraulically activated deluge valves fitted to each transformer, controlled by a dedicated sprinkler pilot line for immediate system response.
- Integration with existing infrastructure, where we tapped into the client’s fire water supply line from an adjacent property to reliably feed the new deluge protection system.
Operational Considerations
- We scheduled our work during the client’s downtime to ensure minimal disruption to their operations.
- Our team successfully coordinated with multiple contractors in a confined space, all working under tight timelines to meet the client’s deadline.
