LOCALIZATION OF FIRES IN GROUND AGRICULTURAL FEED STORAGES
Purpose. Creation of the methods of calculation of water curtains parameters being used for effectiveness increase of localization and extinguishing of the fires in the ground agricultural feed storages. Methods. Analytical investigations and mathematical calculations of the parameters of a fire and water curtains being used for screening and elimination of the fires. Results. The fires in the ground objects for storage of hay, straw and feeds have been studied. The calculation of the principal parameters of development and propagation of the fires taking into account dimensions of the hay (straw) stacks, fire breaks between the stacks, influence of the wind velocity and its direction on the position of the flame in the space has been fulfilled. The methods of calculation of the water curtains parameters permitting to adopt the optimum tactical plan of placement of fire-prevention forces and means depending on the fire conditions have been worked-out. The evaluation of the application efficiency of the methods has been given by way of the “Бус-1” water fire-extinguishing installation worked out by the NIIGD “Respirator” of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (Donetsk People’s Republic). Scientific novelty. Application of the methods of calculation of the density of heat flows for timber adapted to the agricultural feed storages. Practical value. The use of the devices for creation of the water curtains reduces considerably the water consumption for fire-extinguishing, decreases the physical loads for fire-extinguishing participants and shortens the fire damage to property, what promotes the strengthening the nutritive base of the animal husbandry of the Republic.