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A fire/gas detection and extinguishing agent release system with infrared flame detectors has been fitted at the chemical plant of COGNIS France, east of Paris.
Detector Electronics’ Det-Tronics Eagle Quantum Premier (EQP) combined fire/gas detection and extinguishing-agent release system was installed beside the main control room’s distributed control system. Some 41 multi-frequency X3301 infrared flame detectors were also installed throughout the plant.
The EQP system offers complete system integration on a fault-tolerant digital communications network. It is also said to provide configuration versatility, use of third-party equipment and simplified safety audits. According to Detector Electronics, the detectors provide optimum optical integrity and new outputs to its high detection sensitivity. An extended cone of vision and improved zoning capability also means that fewer detectors are needed.