They are commonly used in

• Oil & gas plants
• Chemical industries
• Power plants
• Warehouses & fuel storage
• Turbine enclosures
• Battery energy storage systems (BESS)

Types of Flame Detectors

• Detects UV radiation (180–260 nm range) emitted by flames
• Very fast response (milliseconds)
• Can be triggered by welding arcs or lightning (false alarm risk)

IR (Infrared) Flame Detector

• Detects infrared radiation patterns from fire
• More resistant to false alarms than UV
• Works well in smoky environments

UV/IR Dual Flame Detector

• Combines UV + IR sensing
• Reduces false alarms
• Faster and more reliable than single-spectrum detectors

Triple IR (IR3) Flame Detector

• Uses three IR wavelengths
• High immunity to false alarms
• Detects hydrocarbon fires at long distances

Key Features to Look For

• Detection range (10m–60m typical)
• Explosion-proof certification (ATEX / IECEx for hazardous areas)
• Fast response time
• Immunity to false alarms
• IP66/IP67 weather protection
• Relay outputs / 4–20mA / Modbus integration