The GMfire mining vehicle automatic fire suppression device/system is an extension of customized firefighting technology and IoT (Internet of Things) technology. It utilizes signal acquisition technology, analysis and conversion technology, early warning technology, and spray technology to provide real-time fire prevention and control for localized flammable spaces on heavy-duty mining vehicles such as hydraulic excavators, loaders, haulers, wide-body dump trucks, support transport vehicles, rock drilling jumbos, and explosive transport vehicles. These protected spaces include the engine compartment, onboard distribution boxes, battery compartments, fuel tanks, tires, etc., achieving real-time response to fire conditions and automatic rapid fire control within the protected areas.
The vehicle automatic fire suppression system designed by GMfire technicians for hydraulic excavators can be customized into three fire suppression solutions based on client requirements: mechanical non-electric automatic fire suppression, electronic automatic fire suppression, and manual fire suppression. It can be widely applied for fire protection in vehicles across different sectors such as coal mining, ports, construction, and oil fields. Compared to other vehicle firefighting technologies, this vehicle fire suppression technology has been rationally improved, effectively enhancing the system's performance and fire control efficiency. During the improvements, full consideration was given to the necessity of modification, technical feasibility, and economic rationality. GMfire believes that the following points should be noted when designing digital-intelligent fire suppression solutions for early fire prevention and control in excavators and other mining vehicles:
The design of digital-intelligent specialized fire suppression solutions for mining vehicles must meet the usage requirements of different application scenarios. Under the premise of ensuring no interference with the normal operation of the vehicle, it must achieve rapid control of fires caused by various reasons.
Full consideration must be given to technical feasibility. When improving vehicle fire suppression technology, it must be assessed whether there is potential for enhancement and improved fire control effectiveness compared to the original vehicle fire suppression technology. Furthermore, any modifications must undergo extensive fire testing before actual implementation.
The overall operational cost rationality should also be considered. While technicians work on improving product performance, they must also pay attention to cost analysis, striving to achieve significant technological advancements with relatively small investments.
Enhance the operational reliability of the hydraulic excavator automatic fire suppression system. Targeted modifications should be made to areas affecting the vehicle system's fire control functionality and operational duration, preventing issues such as unsatisfactory fire control effects or damage to wiring and piping caused by various factors.
Early fire prevention and control for mining vehicles using the GMfire mining vehicle automatic fire suppression system is a highly complex task. It requires multiple trials and validations of different solutions before technical modifications are made. Golden Mean Fire-Fighting Equipment Co., Ltd., as a comprehensive enterprise integrating vehicle fire suppression technology R&D, production, sales, and after-sales service, has long been dedicated to specialized vehicle fire safety across various fields. It has effectively addressed the pain point of slow fire control in vehicle fire suppression products, holding significant importance for the stable and rapid development of specialized vehicle firefighting in the future.
