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Study on the effectiveness of compressed air foam fire extinguishing in underground substations and system design parameters
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Junyu Zhu1, Changyang Zhang2, Weiguang Kong2, Jinlong Zhao2
Fire Science and Technology | 2026, 45(5) : 59 - 64
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Fire Science and Technology | 2026, 45(5): 59-64
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Study on the effectiveness of compressed air foam fire extinguishing in underground substations and system design parameters
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Junyu Zhu1, Changyang Zhang2, Weiguang Kong2, Jinlong Zhao2
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  • 1Jieyang Fire and Rescue Division, Jieyang Guangdong 522000, China
  • 2College of Emergency Management and Safety Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
Published: 2026-05-15 doi: 10.20168/j.1009-0029.2026.05.0059.06
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High-pressure fine water mist systems are commonly used in underground substations. Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS), as a measure to enhance firefighting capabilities, is gradually being applied in the fire suppression process of substations. To evaluate CAFS performance in underground substations, this study established a full-scale 110 kV underground substation fire suppression test platform. By adjusting parameters such as flow rate, foam type, and combustion area, the extinguishing effectiveness of CAFS was investigated. Results indicate that the CAFS extinguishing process comprises three distinct phases: initiation, sustained suppression, and flame extinction. Increasing the foam mixture supply intensity significantly accelerates flame expansion and shortens extinguishing time. When supply intensity rose from 13.3 L/(min·m²) to 26.7 L/(min·m²), extinguishing time decreased from 22 s to 7 s. Foam liquid type had minimal impact on extinguishing effectiveness, and the presence of spreading fires had little effect on extinguishing duration. Simultaneously, wall surface cooling rates were influenced by flow rate. Higher supply intensities resulted in significantly lower wall temperatures upon successful extinguishment. Oxygen concentration increased after CAFS activation. As supply intensity increased, oxygen concentration at the moment of successful extinguishment first rose then fell, indicating no direct correlation between the extinguishing process and oxygen concentration changes. Comprehensive analysis suggests selecting a CAFS supply intensity between 17.8~22.2 L/(min·m²) with 3% AFFF foam type.

confined space fire  /  underground substation  /  compressed air foam  /  fire extinguishing effect  /  parameter design
朱均煜, 张长洋, 孔维珖, 赵金龙. 地下变电站压缩空气泡沫灭火效果及系统设计参数研究. 消防科学与技术, 2026 , 45 (5) : 59 -64 . DOI: 10.20168/j.1009-0029.2026.05.0059.06
Junyu Zhu, Changyang Zhang, Weiguang Kong, Jinlong Zhao. Study on the effectiveness of compressed air foam fire extinguishing in underground substations and system design parameters[J]. Fire Science and Technology, 2026 , 45 (5) : 59 -64 . DOI: 10.20168/j.1009-0029.2026.05.0059.06
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doi: 10.20168/j.1009-0029.2026.05.0059.06
  • Receive Date:2025-05-18
  • Online Date:2026-10-22
  • Published:2026-05-15
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  • Received:2025-05-18
  • Revised:2025-09-26
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    1Jieyang Fire and Rescue Division, Jieyang Guangdong 522000, China
    2College of Emergency Management and Safety Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
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小菇属 Mycena 11 5.26
光柄菇属 Pluteus 5 2.39
红菇属 Russula 17 8.13
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