Given the potential for deadly alcohol based fire in laboratories, there is no room for complacency with fire safety.
This is where sophisticated and advanced flame and gas detection systems can come into their own. Such devices are ideal for combatting flash fires that could otherwise ignite and spread quickly in labs, or in high-risk industrial sites.
One of the most highly regarded manufacturers of such devices is Singaporean company Gasensor, which specialises in advanced flame and gas detection systems that maximise fire safety across various industrial and commercial environments, from labs and refineries to petrochemical plants and offshore wellhead platforms. Its products provide early warning of fire and gas hazards, cutting the risk of devastating fires that could affect personnel, property assets and operations.
Unlike some other sensor options on the market, Gasensor’s products are known for having a very fast reaction time between detecting flames or gas leaks, enabling operators to quickly activate a fire-mitigation response in locations where traditional detection systems or smoke detectors are not suited for the job.
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Gasensor's Ultra FL800 Series flame detectors draw on the latest technology, using multi-spectrum infrared (MSIR) sensor arrays combined with optical path scanning technology to detect fires produced by alcohol, heptane, gasoline, jet fuels and hydrocarbons.
They also minimise the chance of annoying false alarms from non-flame sources such as sunlight or hot objects. These detectors are typically housed in stainless steel explosion-proof enclosures, making them suitable for harsh industrial conditions where fire risks are often elevated. They are also less susceptible to faults caused by inclement weather.
In addition to the flame detectors, Gasensor has a range of gas detectors that identify combustible and toxic gases. They can also monitor oxygen levels to prevent depletion. For example, the GT-CT8900 fixed-type catalytic combustible gas sensor is engineered specifically for detecting methane and vapour, while the GQ-CE8900 toxic gas detector can monitor the presence of dangerous gases in installation sites.
Such detectors are crucial for early warning of gas leaks, enabling prompt evacuation and mitigation measures to protect on-site workers.
Speed is the key
One of the primary advantages of Gasensor’s products is their rapid response time. Its flame detectors, for instance, use optical technology – including infrared, ultraviolet and multi-spectrum combinations – to detect flames within milliseconds. This is far quicker than older smoke or heat detectors, which often do not trigger until it is too late to stop a significant fire.
Speed is crucial in environments where flammable materials are ever-present, and any delays can mean the difference between saving and losing significant assets, or even an entire facility.
Commissioning and installation of such detectors is easy. An experienced fire-safety expert will typically conduct a thorough risk assessment of a relevant site or facility and then recommend the specific detectors that suit that environment. Once they are installed, minimum maintenance is required.
Importantly, these advanced flame and gas detection systems help industries comply with relevant safety regulations and standards, while reducing the risk of accidents and associated liabilities. Gasensor complies with the AS 1670 standard requiring systems to operate effectively to detect fires early and alert building occupants, and they are also approved for hazardous zones under the IECExstandard.
Given these safety advantages, the Gasensor detectors represent a smart investment that can safeguard people and property, and minimise downtime from fire-related incidents at high-value operations. They also have the potential of lowering insurance premiums due to improved risk management of sites.
The most advanced flame and gas detection monitors can be the difference between saving high-risk industrial sites, or suffering fire-related losses through property damage and downtime. Click here to find out more and contact Australia’s leading provider of fire-protection systems.
