Temperature Application Highlights

In petrochemical plants and steel mills, flare stacks burn off avariety of hazardous gases that are vented during normal and emergency conditions. If the flare stack pilot flame is out, then these hazardous gases can be vented accidentally into the environment resulting in equipment damage, environmental pollution and possible human fatality. Consequently, the continuous verification of the presence of the pilot flame is a critical safety requirement that is often regulated (EPA-C40).

Typically, the presence of the pilot flame is monitored using a thermocouple device mounted at the top of the flare stack at the pilot tip. While this system is relatively inexpensive and operates effectively, it can be unreliable and difficult to maintain due to unpredictable failures and accelerated aging caused by the flames and corrosive effects of outdoor environment. When a thermocouple  failure does occur, the area is at high risk without a safety status of the pilot flame. This often require labor intensive maintenance procedures to expedite the repair or replacement of the failed thermocouple. By comparison, the Pilot Monitor is a noncontact sensing device that is conveniently mounted at ground level for continuous, dependable and virtually maintenance Free operation. Thus providing a cost effective method for meeting safety and regulatory requirements with a high degree of confidence.

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