The use of Hydrogen in the processing of Oil Sands bitumen continues to grow in Alberta. At the same time, industry and government standards covering the safe operation and monitoring of Hydrogen units are continuing to evolve.  Hydrogen burns a pale blue to nearly invisible flame, making it extremely difficult to detect using traditional techniques. (Click here to read more on the challenges associated with detecting Hydrogen fires.)

New technologies such as multispectrum infra-red detectors are directly impacting the definition of “sound engineering practice” for detection of fires in or around Hydrogen process units.  The Det-Tronics X3302 brings state-of-the-art flame detection to the difficult task of detecting invisible hydrogen flames.

Visit the Det-Tronics web site, for more information on the X3302 Hydrogen Flame Detector.

Watch a video on new technology for meeting Hydrogen Unit Safety Regulations.