About Flame Detection Technology
How to determine the right products for your flammable hazard monitoring needs.
How to determine the right products for your flammable hazard monitoring needs.
Flames emit electromagnetic radiation in the infrared (IR), visible light and ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths depending on the fuel source. Because some flames are invisible to the human eye, today’s flame detectors utilize optical technologies to detect flames. Optical flame-sensing technologies have been developed utilizing UV, UV/IR and multi-spectrum infrared to detect flames of differing fuel sources. These flame detection products rely on line-of-sight detection of the radiation emitted in the spectral bands to determine if a flame is real.
Consider whether the potential flame you are looking to detect will be hydrocarbon based or non-organic. With Hydrocarbon flames, a combination of methane and oxygen produce carbon dioxide and water. This type of fire creates a UV signal reading at 0.2 microns and IR signal reading at 2.7 microns and 4.5 microns. Hydrogen flames only produce water molecules and therefore we do not see the same CO2 peak that a hydrocarbon flame is known to produce.
Environmental conditions such as sunlight, lightning, hot objects and other non-flame sources can cause false alarms. It is critical that the flame detector is able to distinguish between an actual fire and a false radiation source.
Flame detection technologies effectively recognize a flame at different distances. It is important to utilize a detector that can operate within your required detection range.
Optical flame detectors come with a “field of view” range, similar to the lens on a camera. Taking the field of view range into account will help determine how many detectors are needed to cover an installation or a specific area within the installation.
Know why the Optical Flame Detectors are the favorite solutions in high risk industries.
There's no such thing as "too safe" when operating storage tank farms, especially when these tank farms are located near urban areas. Next generation Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors help detect fires in tank farms to keep your operation running smoothly and safely. A full fire prevention solution helps ensure more uptime, extended asset life and minimized operating costs. Avoid devastating results of personnel injuries and equipment damage.
Oil wells have the potential to create flammable vapors and gases, increasing the risk of fire or explosions which can occur without warning. Next generation Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors provide continuous flame detection even in extreme temperatures and harsh winds to keep personnel and equipment safe.
Various hazards are associated with loading and unloading flammable and toxic products, including accidental release and potential of ignition. Next generation Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors continuously provide ultra-fast flame detection response speeds - as low as 20 ms – to help protect personnel and equipment
Due to the constant high stress on compressor machinery and potential for fires, compressor stations require continuous flame monitoring. Next generation Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors detect fires with ultra-fast response speeds as low as 20 milliseconds.
Aircraft hangars come with unique challenges as highly combustible aviation fuel leaks can occur. Next generation Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors help protect personnel and costly equipment, by detecting fuel and gas fires at long distances and over wide areas. Flame detectors are installed at the structure's corner and at ground level to help ensure the detectors' field of view covers any area where fire may occur.
Food and beverage processing and storage facilities present unique safety risks. Next generation Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors protect personnel and equipment, detecting fires with a high immunity to false alarms. With a durable stainless steel body and heated optics to eliminate condensation and icing, operating temperatures range from -76 °F to +185 °F (-60 °C to +85 °C) and cover areas up to 300 ft. (90 m).
Fire is a constant possibility at waste management sites as many types of waste are readily combustible. Next generation Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors continuously monitor and quickly detect fires, while protecting personnel and equipment. Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors detect fires at long distances and over wide areas with a high immunity to false alarms and ultra-fast response speeds - as low as 20 milliseconds. Flame detectors are strategically installed in multiple locations, ensuring the detectors' field of view covers any area where a fire may occur.
Know why the Optical Flame Detectors are the favorite solutions in high risk industries.
There's no such thing as "too safe" when operating storage tank farms, especially when these tank farms are located near urban areas. Next generation Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors help detect fires in tank farms to keep your operation running smoothly and safely. A full fire prevention solution helps ensure more uptime, extended asset life and minimized operating costs. Avoid devastating results of personnel injuries and equipment damage.
Oil wells have the potential to create flammable vapors and gases, increasing the risk of fire or explosions which can occur without warning. Next generation Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors provide continuous flame detection even in extreme temperatures and harsh winds to keep personnel and equipment safe.
Various hazards are associated with loading and unloading flammable and toxic products, including accidental release and potential of ignition. Next generation Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors continuously provide ultra-fast flame detection response speeds - as low as 20 ms – to help protect personnel and equipment
Due to the constant high stress on compressor machinery and potential for fires, compressor stations require continuous flame monitoring. Next generation Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors detect fires with ultra-fast response speeds as low as 20 milliseconds.
Aircraft hangars come with unique challenges as highly combustible aviation fuel leaks can occur. Next generation Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors help protect personnel and costly equipment, by detecting fuel and gas fires at long distances and over wide areas. Flame detectors are installed at the structure's corner and at ground level to help ensure the detectors' field of view covers any area where fire may occur.
Food and beverage processing and storage facilities present unique safety risks. Next generation Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors protect personnel and equipment, detecting fires with a high immunity to false alarms. With a durable stainless steel body and heated optics to eliminate condensation and icing, operating temperatures range from -76 °F to +185 °F (-60 °C to +85 °C) and cover areas up to 300 ft. (90 m).
Fire is a constant possibility at waste management sites as many types of waste are readily combustible. Next generation Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors continuously monitor and quickly detect fires, while protecting personnel and equipment. Rosemount 975 Flame Detectors detect fires at long distances and over wide areas with a high immunity to false alarms and ultra-fast response speeds - as low as 20 milliseconds. Flame detectors are strategically installed in multiple locations, ensuring the detectors' field of view covers any area where a fire may occur.
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