Dust explosions can devastate your workplace in seconds. Sparks and heated particles travel through ducting systems at an astonishing speed of 100 km/hr, reaching filters in just 3 seconds. Without swift intervention, these sparks can ignite fires or trigger explosions, putting your people, property, and productivity at immense risk.
With Egmont Air’s Spark Detection System, you can prevent these hazards before they begin. Our advanced solution offers reliable dust explosion prevention through cutting-edge infrared spark detection and rapid-response fire suppression.
This system doesn’t only detect sparks, it will also detect and extinguish any ‘hot-body’ or ‘heated particle’ that maybe caused by friction, yet not glowing hot.
Why Spark Detection is Essential
In industries where combustible dust is handled, processed, or transported, sparks and heated particles (hot bodies) can be created from:
- Dull tools or overheating machinery
- Foreign objects in materials
- Flammable lubricants
- Damaged fan bearings or motors
Dust extraction systems, which move large volumes of air and particles, create the ideal environment for sparks to turn into flames. Without proper prevention, the consequences can be catastrophic.
Image: Smoke in factory after a dust explosion in Levin.
How the Egmont Spark Detection System Works
Our industrial fire suppression system sets a new standard in fire prevention with unparalleled precision and speed:
- Microsecond Detection: High-sensitivity infrared sensors detect heated particles within 60 microseconds.
- Rapid Extinguishing: The system activates spray nozzles, quenching sparks in less than 0.25 seconds—long before they reach the filter.
- Advanced features: Equipped with self-testing infrared sensors, the system ensures consistent operation and eliminates false alarms.
- Filter Bag-house Deluge: The system also functionality to manage heat detectors and sprinklers in the Filter bag-house, which can extinguish fires caused by spontaneous combustion.
With its self-testing sensors and smart controls, Egmont Air’s solution ensures consistent and reliable operation. It’s the ultimate tool for dust explosion prevention.
Benefits of Egmont Air’s Spark Detection System
- Prevention at the Source
Sparks are extinguished immediately, preventing fires before they can take hold. - Comprehensive Safety Features
- Alarms and warning lights notify personnel of potential dangers.
- Auto-shutdown of fans, dust explosion isolation and return-air prevention keep hazards contained.
- Optional fire service call-out ensures rapid emergency response.
- Reliability You Can Trust
Built to strict international FPA guidelines, the system is CE and FMA certified for quality and safety. - Ease of Installation and Maintenance
The system is simple to install using standard plumbing and electrical tradespeople, and includes a user-friendly control board and optional on-site training. - Peace of Mind
Scheduled system monitoring and reports provide assurance to meet insurance requirements and keep your workplace compliant.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
At Egmont Air, we believe prevention is the best protection. We understand the risks of combustible dust hazards and offer the most effective solutions for workplace fire protection. A single spark can lead to unimaginable consequences, but with the right technology, you can eliminate the risk and ensure a safe working environment for your team.
Think smart. Think safety. Think Egmont Air.
Ready to take the next step in workplace safety? Contact us today to learn more about our Spark Detection Systems or schedule a free on-site assessment.