Mobile complex of chemical protection and camouflage "Beast"
In the foreseeable future, new fire fighting, chemical protection and camouflage complexes will have to come into service with the fire brigade of the Ministry of Defense. On the basis of new original solutions, a special multifunctional complex was created in our country, capable of solving various tasks of eliminating accidents or increasing the combat potential of troops. A promising complex was called the "Beast".
On the existence of the project "Beast" domestic media reported a long time ago. In recent months, this development has repeatedly become the subject of new publications, in which its features, possibilities and prospects have been considered. In addition, the press revealed some details of existing plans regarding the future of the Beast system. It should also be noted that the development organization has published a number of interesting materials about the complex as a whole, and about its individual components.
According to recent data, the mobile complex "Beast" has already passed the necessary ground tests, and was also tested by parts of the armed forces. Now the question of adopting a complex for service is being resolved. Operators of such equipment will be part of the fire department responsible for the safety of ammunition and fuel depots. It is also supposed to deliver the “Beast” systems to the formed rescue regiments, whose task will be to take part in the aftermath of natural disasters and man-made disasters.
General view of the complex "Beast"
The mobile complex “Zver” was developed by the Research and Production Association “Modern Fire Technologies” (NPO SOPOT, St. Petersburg). The aim of the project was to create a special system capable of dealing with fires at various sites, as well as to protect people and the environment from the negative effects of fire. An additional task of the designers was to ensure the possibility of using the complex as a means of masking technology. According to the representatives of the developer organization, all the tasks were successfully solved.
The system of the new type has already been demonstrated at military technical exhibitions, but it could hardly have attracted the special attention of the public. In order to simplify transportation and use, the Beast complex has a body in the form of a standard 20-foot container. Most of the elements of the complex are placed inside a metal case, beyond which only a manipulator with fire rods protrudes. Despite this arrangement, the container accommodates all the necessary systems and tools, and can also carry a large number of additional devices.
The case in the form of a standard container provides the highest mobility technology. The “Beast” in this version can be delivered to the workplace by means of trucks, trains, ships or aircraft with relevant characteristics. In terms of logistics and ergonomics, the mobile complex is no different from cargo containers of similar dimensions.
Inside the container body there are tanks that contain a total of 5 tons of components of the extinguishing composition. There are separate tanks for water or mortar, for the hardener and for the foaming agent. In addition, a relatively powerful diesel pumping unit is used, which is necessary to supply the composition to the burning object. The ejection of the solution through the barrel type "Purga-2TP", with the possibility of targeting a burning object. It is stated that a powerful pump with a capacity of 40-200 l / s allows you to throw out the extinguishing composition to a distance of 100 m. In a few minutes, the Beast complex can spray the composition over an area of up to several thousand square meters.
"The Beast" on the truck "Ural"
In the container compartments, it is also proposed to transport a set of sleeves, a backpack and mobile device with fire barrels, a set of tools, rescue equipment and other materiel needed for extinguishing fires. All compartments of additional equipment, access to which is provided outside, are closed by dust-moisture protective doors or curtains. In case of work in cold climates, the container is equipped with its own heating systems that prevent the freezing of liquid components.
The main feature of the promising complex, which gives it unique characteristics, is the original composition of the solution intended for extinguishing fires. When it was created, the employees of the NGO “SOPOT” analyzed the existing means of extinguishing and made some conclusions, taking into account further work. Existing water-based solutions and foams were considered to be ineffective. It was found that when extinguishing a burning vertical surface, no more than 5% of “traditional” foam is retained on it, while the remaining 95% simply flow down, allowing the object to catch fire again. In addition, existing types of foam tend to harden, forming a relatively solid substance that can prevent further work to eliminate the accident.
The company Modern Fire Technologies together with specialists from the University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics (St. Petersburg) developed its own version of extinguishing foam, which has a number of original features. Due to the use of new components, it is claimed that such foam extinguishes the fire more effectively, and in addition, can be used for new unusual purposes. Without replacing the used solution, the Beast system can both extinguish fires and mask military equipment. A new type of foam was designated SDKP (“Specialized two-component composition for fire fighting”).
As the name implies, a solution of a new type consists of two main components mixed with water. It is a hardener and foaming agent. Microscopic silica particles are used in the foaming agent. The interaction of the two components of the solution with open fire or a heated surface should lead to the formation of a rapidly hardening foam. The components together form a gel-like substance that covers the burning object and solves the problem of extinguishing the fire. On complete solidification of the foam takes no more than 30 with. The structure of the silica-based gel formed follows the structure of “traditional” foams with the difference that instead of air bubbles there are mineral grains in it.
Fire extinguishing with two-component hardening foam. Photos taken at intervals of 5
Fire extinguishing with hardening foam is carried out due to several factors. First of all, the formation of a solid “crust” blocks the access of atmospheric oxygen and suppresses combustion. Also, due to the temperature difference and the presence of water in the solution, a burning object is cooled, which reduces the likelihood of re-ignition. According to the developer, the composition of the SDCS may have a specific heat capacity of more than 2,5 kJ / (kg • ° C), which is several times higher than the capabilities of other similar-purpose facilities. The specific consumption of foam can be at the level of 1 kg / sq.m, which is several times less than the corresponding indicators of serial means.
Unlike existing surfactant-based compositions, the new two-component composition hardens quickly and remains on all surfaces. During the tests, the possibility of crust formation even on the glass surface was confirmed. Remaining on the surface of solid combustible materials, frozen foam continues to cool them and eliminate the access of oxygen. Such effects persist for 2-3 hours, which allows you to complete the quenching without the risk of re-ignition of foam filled objects.
An important feature of hardening foam is to reduce the negative impact on the environment in the presence of special threats. Hard crust blocks the spread of toxic gaseous products of combustion. In addition, the composition absorbs radiation, dramatically reducing its impact on the surrounding objects and people. Such features of the complex may be useful in the atomic and chemical industries.
As an additional advantage of SDKP foam, the developer calls the simplicity of its removal. After completion of the elimination of fire, cleaning the frozen composition can be quite fast and not too complicated. Hardened compound should be flushed from extinguished objects with water. The resulting solution is safe for the environment.
Using the composition of the SDKP, the mobile complex "Beast" can be used to extinguish fires at various military and civilian infrastructure facilities, as well as in forests and agricultural lands. Characteristics of the foam allow you to extinguish any solid combustible materials, which allows you to find use of the complex in a variety of situations. The mobility of the container system and the high performance of the original extinguishing composition together provide high efficiency.
Container transportation by floating conveyor
Of particular interest is the "Beast" system with the composition of the SDKP in the context of extinguishing fires in ammunition depots. Such incidents have a number of negative features that seriously impede the work of firefighters and rescuers. The prospective complex has high performance characteristics and is also able to work with minimal participation of people. As a result, the "Beast" can be used in especially difficult conditions of fires in warehouses. Features of the proposed foam, in turn, will not only simplify extinguishing, but also facilitate the further work of specialists in the conflagration.
The complex "Beast" is positioned as a mobile system of chemical protection and masking. The latter task is also proposed to be solved with the help of a hardening two-component foam. The authors of the project propose to mask weapons and equipment, covering them with a layer of the composition of the SDKP. Due to the specific composition of the resulting "cocoon" should protect them from detection. Foam, which has in its composition silica (IV) and other components, will be able to absorb some types of radiation and reflect others. All this, at least, will seriously complicate the detection of masked objects using radar or other systems. If necessary, the hardened foam can be quickly removed from the equipment using any available washing systems.
According to domestic media reports, to date, the mobile complex of chemical protection and camouflage "The Beast" has already passed tests, in which research organizations of the Ministry of Defense participated. In addition, the equipment was tested on the basis of special army units. In the foreseeable future, the issue of adopting a supply system will be resolved, after which the serial equipment will begin to flow into the fire brigade and the formed rescue shelves.
The exact dates and volumes of future deliveries have not yet been clarified. Also, while there are no accurate information about the plans of the Ministry of Defense. Nevertheless, it is already clear that the use of the Beast systems in the army will have certain positive consequences. Unfortunately, one can hardly expect that such a technique will stand idle without work. However, its use will dramatically reduce the risks to personnel, as well as simplify and accelerate the elimination of accidents.
On the materials of the sites:
http://sopot.ru/
https://rg.ru/
http://vz.ru/
http://tvzvezda.ru/
On the existence of the project "Beast" domestic media reported a long time ago. In recent months, this development has repeatedly become the subject of new publications, in which its features, possibilities and prospects have been considered. In addition, the press revealed some details of existing plans regarding the future of the Beast system. It should also be noted that the development organization has published a number of interesting materials about the complex as a whole, and about its individual components.
According to recent data, the mobile complex "Beast" has already passed the necessary ground tests, and was also tested by parts of the armed forces. Now the question of adopting a complex for service is being resolved. Operators of such equipment will be part of the fire department responsible for the safety of ammunition and fuel depots. It is also supposed to deliver the “Beast” systems to the formed rescue regiments, whose task will be to take part in the aftermath of natural disasters and man-made disasters.
General view of the complex "Beast"
The mobile complex “Zver” was developed by the Research and Production Association “Modern Fire Technologies” (NPO SOPOT, St. Petersburg). The aim of the project was to create a special system capable of dealing with fires at various sites, as well as to protect people and the environment from the negative effects of fire. An additional task of the designers was to ensure the possibility of using the complex as a means of masking technology. According to the representatives of the developer organization, all the tasks were successfully solved.
The system of the new type has already been demonstrated at military technical exhibitions, but it could hardly have attracted the special attention of the public. In order to simplify transportation and use, the Beast complex has a body in the form of a standard 20-foot container. Most of the elements of the complex are placed inside a metal case, beyond which only a manipulator with fire rods protrudes. Despite this arrangement, the container accommodates all the necessary systems and tools, and can also carry a large number of additional devices.
The case in the form of a standard container provides the highest mobility technology. The “Beast” in this version can be delivered to the workplace by means of trucks, trains, ships or aircraft with relevant characteristics. In terms of logistics and ergonomics, the mobile complex is no different from cargo containers of similar dimensions.
Inside the container body there are tanks that contain a total of 5 tons of components of the extinguishing composition. There are separate tanks for water or mortar, for the hardener and for the foaming agent. In addition, a relatively powerful diesel pumping unit is used, which is necessary to supply the composition to the burning object. The ejection of the solution through the barrel type "Purga-2TP", with the possibility of targeting a burning object. It is stated that a powerful pump with a capacity of 40-200 l / s allows you to throw out the extinguishing composition to a distance of 100 m. In a few minutes, the Beast complex can spray the composition over an area of up to several thousand square meters.
"The Beast" on the truck "Ural"
In the container compartments, it is also proposed to transport a set of sleeves, a backpack and mobile device with fire barrels, a set of tools, rescue equipment and other materiel needed for extinguishing fires. All compartments of additional equipment, access to which is provided outside, are closed by dust-moisture protective doors or curtains. In case of work in cold climates, the container is equipped with its own heating systems that prevent the freezing of liquid components.
The main feature of the promising complex, which gives it unique characteristics, is the original composition of the solution intended for extinguishing fires. When it was created, the employees of the NGO “SOPOT” analyzed the existing means of extinguishing and made some conclusions, taking into account further work. Existing water-based solutions and foams were considered to be ineffective. It was found that when extinguishing a burning vertical surface, no more than 5% of “traditional” foam is retained on it, while the remaining 95% simply flow down, allowing the object to catch fire again. In addition, existing types of foam tend to harden, forming a relatively solid substance that can prevent further work to eliminate the accident.
The company Modern Fire Technologies together with specialists from the University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics (St. Petersburg) developed its own version of extinguishing foam, which has a number of original features. Due to the use of new components, it is claimed that such foam extinguishes the fire more effectively, and in addition, can be used for new unusual purposes. Without replacing the used solution, the Beast system can both extinguish fires and mask military equipment. A new type of foam was designated SDKP (“Specialized two-component composition for fire fighting”).
As the name implies, a solution of a new type consists of two main components mixed with water. It is a hardener and foaming agent. Microscopic silica particles are used in the foaming agent. The interaction of the two components of the solution with open fire or a heated surface should lead to the formation of a rapidly hardening foam. The components together form a gel-like substance that covers the burning object and solves the problem of extinguishing the fire. On complete solidification of the foam takes no more than 30 with. The structure of the silica-based gel formed follows the structure of “traditional” foams with the difference that instead of air bubbles there are mineral grains in it.
Fire extinguishing with two-component hardening foam. Photos taken at intervals of 5
Fire extinguishing with hardening foam is carried out due to several factors. First of all, the formation of a solid “crust” blocks the access of atmospheric oxygen and suppresses combustion. Also, due to the temperature difference and the presence of water in the solution, a burning object is cooled, which reduces the likelihood of re-ignition. According to the developer, the composition of the SDCS may have a specific heat capacity of more than 2,5 kJ / (kg • ° C), which is several times higher than the capabilities of other similar-purpose facilities. The specific consumption of foam can be at the level of 1 kg / sq.m, which is several times less than the corresponding indicators of serial means.
Unlike existing surfactant-based compositions, the new two-component composition hardens quickly and remains on all surfaces. During the tests, the possibility of crust formation even on the glass surface was confirmed. Remaining on the surface of solid combustible materials, frozen foam continues to cool them and eliminate the access of oxygen. Such effects persist for 2-3 hours, which allows you to complete the quenching without the risk of re-ignition of foam filled objects.
An important feature of hardening foam is to reduce the negative impact on the environment in the presence of special threats. Hard crust blocks the spread of toxic gaseous products of combustion. In addition, the composition absorbs radiation, dramatically reducing its impact on the surrounding objects and people. Such features of the complex may be useful in the atomic and chemical industries.
As an additional advantage of SDKP foam, the developer calls the simplicity of its removal. After completion of the elimination of fire, cleaning the frozen composition can be quite fast and not too complicated. Hardened compound should be flushed from extinguished objects with water. The resulting solution is safe for the environment.
Using the composition of the SDKP, the mobile complex "Beast" can be used to extinguish fires at various military and civilian infrastructure facilities, as well as in forests and agricultural lands. Characteristics of the foam allow you to extinguish any solid combustible materials, which allows you to find use of the complex in a variety of situations. The mobility of the container system and the high performance of the original extinguishing composition together provide high efficiency.
Container transportation by floating conveyor
Of particular interest is the "Beast" system with the composition of the SDKP in the context of extinguishing fires in ammunition depots. Such incidents have a number of negative features that seriously impede the work of firefighters and rescuers. The prospective complex has high performance characteristics and is also able to work with minimal participation of people. As a result, the "Beast" can be used in especially difficult conditions of fires in warehouses. Features of the proposed foam, in turn, will not only simplify extinguishing, but also facilitate the further work of specialists in the conflagration.
The complex "Beast" is positioned as a mobile system of chemical protection and masking. The latter task is also proposed to be solved with the help of a hardening two-component foam. The authors of the project propose to mask weapons and equipment, covering them with a layer of the composition of the SDKP. Due to the specific composition of the resulting "cocoon" should protect them from detection. Foam, which has in its composition silica (IV) and other components, will be able to absorb some types of radiation and reflect others. All this, at least, will seriously complicate the detection of masked objects using radar or other systems. If necessary, the hardened foam can be quickly removed from the equipment using any available washing systems.
According to domestic media reports, to date, the mobile complex of chemical protection and camouflage "The Beast" has already passed tests, in which research organizations of the Ministry of Defense participated. In addition, the equipment was tested on the basis of special army units. In the foreseeable future, the issue of adopting a supply system will be resolved, after which the serial equipment will begin to flow into the fire brigade and the formed rescue shelves.
The exact dates and volumes of future deliveries have not yet been clarified. Also, while there are no accurate information about the plans of the Ministry of Defense. Nevertheless, it is already clear that the use of the Beast systems in the army will have certain positive consequences. Unfortunately, one can hardly expect that such a technique will stand idle without work. However, its use will dramatically reduce the risks to personnel, as well as simplify and accelerate the elimination of accidents.
On the materials of the sites:
http://sopot.ru/
https://rg.ru/
http://vz.ru/
http://tvzvezda.ru/
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