NEW NON-INVASIVE BURST DETECTION MONITORS PROCESS TEMPERATURE

Phil Black - PII Editor 13/12/2007

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Elfab, Europes leading manufacturer of pressure-relief systems, has improved its non-invasive burst detection system, Flo-Tel.

The new Flo-Tel + combines all the benefits of Elfabs original burst detection system but now has the added advantage of an in-built thermistor, allowing customers to monitor process temperature. Undetected temperature changes can affect both the burst pressure of a disc and other key process parameters. With the introduction of Flo-Tel +, Elfab has provided the means to manage this issue.

Flo-Tel + is an ATEX-approved magnetic detection system, installed on the vent side of a bursting disc to minimise process downtime. Unlike traditional membrane-type detectors, Flo-Tel + is fail-safe and only operates when a disc has ruptured, thereby eliminating false alarms.

Compatible with all of Elfabs core product lines, Flo-Tel + is suitable for use in all levels of potentially explosive atmospheres in process temperatures ranging from -100C to 300C. Flo-Tel + will support Elfabs radio communication detection system, Radio-Tel, to be launched in early 2008.

Since the launch of Flo-Tel in 2003, Elfab has sold many thousands of units of this detection system to customers worldwide. Existing users of Flo-Tel can upgrade to Flo-Tel + at a special introductory price. Customers wanting to change over to new Flo-Tel + should contact Elfab for advice.

For more information contact Elfab Ltd, North Shields,Tyne & Wear.

Tel: 0191 293 1234 Fax: 0191 293 1200

E-mail: sales@elfab.com Web: www.elfab.com