The above gases must be discharged through the flare and burned so as not to emit harmful substances. Doing so can result in high penalties, hazardous situations and image damage.
The gases are ignited by pilot lights on top of the flare or chimney. Often temperature sensors monitor whether they are burning. These sensors break down frequently and cannot be replaced easily. The location must be temporarily taken out of service for repair which incurs high costs.
Harmful substances should not be released unburned into the atmosphere. Sensor Partners' monitor solution helps prevent a lot of stress.
Edwin Stiegelis - TP Europe
The Pilot Fame Monitoring System (PFMS) is a pilot flame detection system based on thermography and provides 24/7 monitoring to detect pilot light failures early. This allows the identification of potential safety hazards and proactive response to prevent potential failures. Unlike pilot flame thermocouple sensors, thermographic cameras can cover a larger area and detect multiple flames simultaneously. They are also less dependent on a physical connection to the flame and can detect flame anomalies remotely (possibly outside the EX zone). In addition to non-contact detection and alarms, the Pilot Flame Monitoring System also provides a continuous view of the situation.
