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SKIOLD Spark Detection

detect sparks before they develop into a fire

Early detection of sparks and an automatic response improve fire safety in your milling plant.

A single glowing particle can be enough to start a fire in a milling plant. In plants where grain, feed and dust are transported through pipes and other conveying equipment, it is therefore crucial to be able to detect potential ignition sources as early as possible.

With SKIOLD Spark Detection, you get an active safety solution that monitors the conveying equipment downstream of the mill using infrared (IR) spark detectors. The system detects heat radiation from glowing particles and reacts automatically when a spark is detected.

This enables potential ignition sources to be identified before they develop into a visible fire and before they are transported further through the plant.

Early detection with infrared sensors

Traditional smoke and heat detectors typically only react once smoke has already developed or a significant rise in temperature has occurred.

IR spark detectors work differently. They detect infrared heat radiation from glowing particles and can thus identify potential sources of ignition at an early stage.

This makes it possible to respond before a spark develops into an open flame or spreads further through the milling plant.

Rapid response when a spark is detected

When a spark is detected, the detectors send a signal to the system’s control unit, which activates the automatic safety response.

SKIOLD Spark Detection can automatically:

  • Shut down the plant.
  • Close relevant dampers and other shut-off devices.
  • Interrupt the transport routes so that the spark is isolated and does not spread further into the plant.
  • As an option, the solution can be supplemented with automatic fire-extinguishing equipment.

The automatic response helps to minimise the risk of a potential ignition source developing into a fire, which could result in damage to the plant and production stoppages.

Designed for demanding production environments

Milling plants are often characterised by dust, darkness and vibrations. This places special demands on the detection equipment and its ability to reliably detect potential ignition sources.

IR spark detectors are designed to detect infrared heat radiation from glowing particles. This makes the technology well-suited to monitoring transport processes where ordinary visual observations are insufficient.

Protect the milling plant against the spread of sparks

Once a spark has been generated, it is crucial to prevent it from being carried further through the plant. A spark travelling through the conveying equipment can act as a potential source of ignition at several points within the milling plant.

SKIOLD Spark Detection therefore combines detection with automatic control of the plant’s safety functions. When a spark is detected, an automatic response is triggered, bringing the plant to a halt and closing the relevant dampers and shut-off valves.

By interrupting the conveying routes, the risk of the spark spreading to other parts of the plant is minimised. This helps to protect both production equipment and the surrounding plant components from potential fire damage.

The solution can also be expanded to include automatic fire-extinguishing equipment, providing additional fire protection

Advantages of SKIOLD Spark Detection

  • Early detection: IR detectors detect heat radiation from glowing particles before a visible fire breaks out.
  • Automatic response: The system activates the safety functions when a spark is detected.
  • Isolation of transport routes: The plant is shut down, and relevant dampers and shut-off valves are closed to prevent the spark from spreading.
  • Option for automatic extinguishing: The solution can be expanded to include automatic extinguishing equipment.
  • Enhanced fire safety: Reduces the risk of fire and the potential consequences for the plant and production.

An integral part of a safe mill solution

Fire protection is a vital part of a safe and reliable mill plant. With SKIOLD Spark Detection, you get a solution that combines infrared detection with automatic response and the option of additional fire-extinguishing equipment.

This provides an extra layer of safety in the milling plant and helps to protect the plant, production and operations.