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Advanced Fire Protection for Fuel Storage Tanks in Australia
A major refinery in Australia required a reliable fire detection system for its fuel storage tanks.
With hazardous flammable liquids on site, worn or damaged rim seals on floating roof tanks posed a serious fire risk. A system was needed to detect and suppress fires before they could escalate, ensuring operational safety and compliance.
- Client:
- Major refinery in Australia
- Sector:
- Energy
- Application:
- Fuel Tank Fire Protection
- Location:
- Australia
- Date:
- 2025
The Challenge
The refinery needed a solution that could:
- Detect rim seal fires early to prevent escalation.
- Withstand extreme environmental conditions like heat, dust, and humidity.
- Minimise false alarms to avoid costly shutdowns.
- Integrate seamlessly with existing suppression systems.
Given the high-risk nature of fuel storage, the solution had to provide rapid, accurate fire detection while ensuring long-term reliability.
The Solution
The refinery implemented the ProReact Digital Linear Heat Detection (LHD) Cable with enhanced environmental protection, ensuring durability and fast response.
Key features included:
- Advanced Digital Heat Detection: Reliable performance even in direct flame exposure.
- Optimised Activation Temperature: A 105°C-rated LHD cable prevented false alarms while ensuring rapid fire detection.
- Interlock Mode on Digital Interface Monitor Module (DiMM): Reduced false alarms by requiring both cable zones to activate before triggering an output.
- Nylon Coating for Durability: Enhanced UV stability and hydrocarbon resistance for long-term reliability.
- Stainless Steel Braiding: Additional mechanical protection during installation and operation.
Outcome
The implementation of this cutting-edge fire detection system led to:
- Enhanced Safety: Early fire detection enabled rapid suppression, preventing potential disasters.
- Fewer False Alarms: Reduced unnecessary system activations and operational downtime.
- Reliable Performance: The system functioned effectively in harsh conditions, ensuring long-term fire protection.
- Seamless Integration: Worked efficiently alongside existing fire suppression systems.
By adopting this proactive fire protection strategy, the refinery significantly improved safety, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, setting a new standard in fire risk management.
ProReact Fixed Activation
Preset alarm temps. Tough cable. Reliable fire safety.
- UL and FM approved
- CE, RoHS, and UKCA certified
- PVC, Nylon or Stainless Steel Braided
