ryangriggs
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I am working on a project involving a remote water pumping station. The station utilizes 500hp, 4160VAC motors in addition to other lower-voltage systems.
My concern is: if a fire should break out (wiring fault, someone's cigarette in the trash can, etc) we probably wouldn't be alerted until too late to save the station from significant damage. There is no fire detection equipment currently installed at this location, which was built in the 1980's.
What types of industrial smoke/fire detection sensors are commonly used in this type of application? or is this overkill?
The station's telemetry is monitored 24/7 from another station about 15 minutes away. Would it be reasonable to connect fire-detection equipment to our telemetry systems for alarm notification, or does NFPA require something else?
I'd appreciate any smoke/fire sensor recommendations/experiences you wish to share. Thanks!
My concern is: if a fire should break out (wiring fault, someone's cigarette in the trash can, etc) we probably wouldn't be alerted until too late to save the station from significant damage. There is no fire detection equipment currently installed at this location, which was built in the 1980's.
What types of industrial smoke/fire detection sensors are commonly used in this type of application? or is this overkill?
The station's telemetry is monitored 24/7 from another station about 15 minutes away. Would it be reasonable to connect fire-detection equipment to our telemetry systems for alarm notification, or does NFPA require something else?
I'd appreciate any smoke/fire sensor recommendations/experiences you wish to share. Thanks!