Conveyor System
All conveyor systems are at risk of fire caused either by the ignition of transported materials or by equipment failure. A mechanical fault in the bearing of a roller, or the friction between the roller and the belt, can produce a buildup of heat sufficient to ignite a fire. In the case of a coal conveyor system, the risk of fire is exceptionally high.
Senkox HSD™ Linear Heat Sensors are installed either on the side of the conveyor belt and/or above the idler arms. Senkox HSD™ Linear Hot Spot Detectors can monitor the temperature of the conveyor and detect any hot spots along the belt; if a hot spot is detected, the HSD detectors will target the identified hot spots and trigger specific sprinkler systems to eliminate the condition of overheating.
Application Diagram
Technical Advantages
- Intrinsically safe, sensors can be installed in hazardous locations.
- Continuous linear sensors provide superior coverage.
- Rugged sensors withstand high abrasion and resistance to bending.
- Sensors withstand high temperature, can be restored after alarm.
- Simple system layout, easy installation and maintenance.
- Detect real-time hot spot temperature, position and size.