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Fire & Gas Detection Technologies Inc.
We are committed to respond to the market requirements for improved performance and more reliable flame & gas detection products.
That includes:
Fastest speed of response
Highest immunity to false alarms
Operation in all weather conditions
Reduced cost of ownership
Expert technical & application support
We offer a full range of IR3 and UVIR flame detectors for all types of fires including hydrocarbon-based fuel and gas fires, hydroxyl and hydrogen fires, metal and inorganic fires and high-speed explosion detection. With optional integral video recording and a wide range of accessories including flame simulator test lamps, air shields and weather covers, FGD offers the best flame detection solutions.
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Triple IR Flame Detector for all types of hydrocarbon fires (visible and non-visible).
The detector addresses slow growing fires as well as fast eruption of fire using improved triple IR (IR3) technology. It operates in all weather and light conditions with highest immunity to false alarms.
Flame Detection for Hydrogen & the Energy Transition Market
FlameSpec-IR3–H2-HD is the next generation of the IR3. It is being introduced to further enhance the protection and safety for these high risk and high value industries.
The FlameSpec-IR3-H2-HD will detect hydrogen fires a...
Flame and Spark / Arc Detection for Energy Transition Challenges
The detector addresses slow growing fires as well as fast eruptions of fire using improved UV/IR technology. The detector operates in all weather and light conditions.
Flame Detector Testing in Hazardous Areas FLS-FSIM Flame
simulators are often used by industry to perform detector testing
during commissioning and periodic system testing. The FlameSpec
simulators are inexpensive, lightweight and simple to use. The modern
ergonomic design, with alignment m...
Meet the new FlameSpec FAMILY
An expanded range of high performance Triple IR (IR3) & UV-IR flame detectors with optional integrated High Definition IP Camera.
An integrated High-Definition (HD) IP Camera allows clear imaging of fire and people at 100 ft. (30m). All fire events are recorded and stored in the detector for local or remote download and analysis. Continuous HD video can also be streamed live to a control room and recorded on a Network Video Recorder (NVR).
Flame detection for recycling facilities and zombie batteries
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are now widely used in a wide range of applications, ranging from portable handheld devices through to energy storage in peak shaving plants, and uninterruptable power supply systems, etc. Compared to lead batteries, the energy density of Li-ion batteries is close to 300% higher and can sustain up to twenty times as many charging cycles. These batteries are also more environmentally friendly and are practically maintenance-free. This type of battery does however, present a considerable fire hazard. If a Li-ion battery is damaged, short-circuited or exposed to high temperatures, a reaction can occur resulting in a rapid and extreme temperature rise, causing the battery to catch fire. This fire can quickly escalate, via a chain reaction, to nearby materials, or other batteries in storage applications, potentially leading to widespread damage and revenue loss.
The Civil Aviation Authority publication CAP 437 “standards for offshore helicopter landing areas” has become an accepted world-wide source of reference. The latest edition, 8.2 July 2021, maintains its position as one of the go-to documents for helicopter safety offshore. The requirements set out in the publication relate to fixed and mobile installations, whether they are operating in the oil & gas or renewable energy sectors. CAP 437 requires new build Normally Unattended Installations (NUIs) be fitted with deck integrated fire fighting systems (DIFFS) and existing NUI’s be retro-fitted with an alternative automatically activated fire fighting system. The overall design of a DIFFS should incorporate a method of fire detection, typically optical flame detection, and be configured to avoid spurious trips. This application note discusses the latest advances Fire & Gas Detection Technologies have made for this application.
Flame detection for automotive applications of fast moving fires
A “Flame Detector” can be use d to provide detection coverage for a wide range of different fire types., solid, liquid and gaseous.
The challenge is that no one flame detector can respond to every fire type and in sufficient time to limit the escalation to a point where significant damage has been caused. This is why the FlameSpec family is available having an expanded range of FM approved optimisations for specific applications.
This note covers the whole FlameSpec range of detectors for fast evolving fires, this type fire may be caused by a pressurized paint, a solvent cloud contacting an ignition source or a host of other applications, like aerosol filling, conveyors, paper mills and tunnels.
