Flame detectors are used to detect the light radiation component of a fire. The typical flame detectors used today sense IR rays, UV rays or a combination of these two rays. These detectors are used in areas where rapidly occurring fires or explosions could occur because they act extremely fast.

Advantages of Flame Detection:

• Extremely fast acting

Disadvantages of Flame Detection:

• Narrow field of vision
• Expensive
• Requires unobstructed field of view
• Difficult to maintain

Typical Uses:

• Fuel loading docks
• Industrial process spaces
• Other hazardous areas where a fast-developing fire could occur