Spark Extinguishing Systems
With Spark extinguishing systems it is possible to render ignition potential harmless and protect subsequent facilities. A new ultra fast solution reduces the necessary minimum extinguishing distance and allows for a more flexible application.
Spark Extinguishing Systems have been in use for more than 30 years. They have the task to detect sparks, glowing or hot particles or other ignition sources in exhaust ducts, transport and conveying systems before they reach a downstream apparatus, for example a filter or a silo.
Every time when flammable products will be exhausted or transported a formation of ignition sources can occur due to various reasons at the beginning of the transport line and travel through the conveyor system to following areas and cause an ignition in form of a fire or in an extreme case an explosion.
In most of the cases, this ignition potential cannot cause an explosion in the area of the transport. Thus with the help of spark extinguishing systems it is possible to render ignition potential harmless and protect subsequent facilities from fires or explosions.
Operation Principles
Today in many plants and in almost every industry the mode of action described above will be used. Through it, it will be achieved that fires or explosions do not occur – it will be extinguished before it gets burned.
Prerequisite for this mode of action is always the correct project planning. This primarily includes an adequately dimensioned extinguishing distance.
The so-called extinguishing distance is the space between spark detector and extinguishing device which will supplied with water. The water pressure should be between 4 and 9 bar.
Because of the compliance with this extinguishing distance it will be achieved that ignition sources, which have been detected by the spark detector come into contact with the already formed water mist spray. At this point the first cooling phase and thus extinguishing effect will begin.
Typical Benefits
Risk management of your production process Remote Control Monitor and Safety Information System option available Eliminates ignition sources Fire and explosion prevention Avoid property, equipment and personal damage Maintain greatest production availability
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