Pilot flame detection system for Flare 1

[CharlyV]

Hi ! anybody have some experiences whit pilot flame detection system based on Acoustic System??, The only system tha I had found was Jhon Zink, anybody know other brand??.
I heard that this devices has problem with interferences!

Thanks, a lot!
Regards
Carlos

 

[pierreick]

Hi,
John Zink is the reference in the business.
Take a look at the document attached.
Pierre

 

[CharlyV]

Thanks for response! Anybody know about the specific frequency at whitch the pilot operates while burning? .
Thanks!
Regards!

 

[3DDave]

I think the article oversimplifies - it's really looking at the sound spectrum of the pilot flame - the sum total that makes the rumbling sound rather than it producing a whistle tone.

Related:

https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/GT/proceedings-abstract/GT2003/36851/55/296118

 

[georgeverghese]

https://youtu.be/20EkCdMZWg0