A wood pellet plant in Russia has been fitted with a fire detection and sprinkler system by Minimax.
Claimed to be the largest of its kind in the world, the pellet plant is operated by the Russian cellulose and paper
manufacturer Vyborgskaja Cellulosa.
The Andritz Feed and Biofuel, a company of the international Technology Group, which equips the production with wood debarking lines, a chip handling system, belt dryers, hammer mills and pellet mills, selected Minimax systems to provide fire protection.
A spokesman said: "In a wood pellet factory, almost the whole spectrum of modern fire protection equipment comes into use. If such equipment comes from one source, fewer interfaces are required, thus ensuring perfect installation and operation.
"The uniform operation of the fire protection systems also contributes considerably to increased safety in the plant."
Detection and MiniFog fire water spray systema have been installed in areas where the wood is finely ground, as
well as the pellet press lines and critical areas of four, double-storey belt dryers.
They have been linked and are monitored through a combined fire detection control panel in the control room of the plant.