JUNE 1, 2013 VERSION 1.

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OVERHEAT DETECTION

We know fire. We know safety. We know you.

Since 1925 Saval is a well known name in fire
fighting. Saval has a worldwide reputation for
fire protection for several types of storage
tanks for flammable liquids. Each type of tank
requires specific protection methods. For tanks
with a floating roof, for over 45 years Saval
delivers the CFI automatic detection and
suppression system. A system that protects
plants worldwide against catastrophic effects

Cost-effective

floating roof tanks. Early detection allows

of fire. Saval gladly advises you on the various

Linear heat detection is a cost-effective

time for automatic or manual

possibilities.

form of fire detection on floating roof fuel

extinguishing and draining of volatile

storage tanks. The detector cable, when

fuels. For harsh environments a special

used with an intrinsically safe control

cable construction is recommended.

Huifakkerstraat 22 | 4815 PN Breda | NL

panel, provides early warning of lightningcaused fires in the seal area of tanks. The

The heat detection cable and the

detector cable can also be used to warn of

controllers are state-of-the-art units,

overheat in the motor and shaft of the

including the latest technology, and

mixing blade.

comply with most international standards

and regulations for fire detection and

This system easily adapts to retrofit or new

installation in both internal and external

Saval B.V.

security.

P.O. Box 3499 | 4800 DL Breda | NL

sales t +31 76 548 70 00
service t +31 76 548 72 61
f +31 76 541 79 22
systems@saval.nl
saval.nl

OVERHEAT DETECTION

Analogue & digital cable

Applications

Easy to install and test

Tank farms

Full temperature ratings

Cable trays

Hostile environment resistant

Conveyers

UL/FM approved

Power distribution

Class I,II or III, Division I Group A,B,C,D,F

Cooling towers

and G hazardous area

Warehouse storage

ATEX II (1) GD

Tunnels, Mines

Economical, no maintenance

Fuel distribution terminals

Line coverage sensitivity

Pipelines

Detection assured at any point

Offshore platforms
Hangers

Installation

Office buildings

In this system a direct burial cable type

containing copper conductors is run from

Design

the remotely located fire alarm control

The linear detection system to be installed

panel to the tank. On top of the tank a

is to be of the "digital" operating concept

special construction is used to enter the

whereby at a pre- selected temperature an

floating roof.

alarm signal is generated by the two

At this point the detector cable is installed

conductors moving into contact with each

around the perimeter of the roof area on

other. In the event of mechanical damage

top of the secondary seal. The need for

to the sensor cable a fault signal will be

and type of mounting clips will vary

generated by loss of conductor continuity

according to the type of seal to be

monitored by "remote" end of line resistor.

protected.

No site calibration should be necessary

with the alarm temperature rating pre-

Classification of area

specified from the range 68C/155F,

Normally the area on top of a tank is

88C/190F, 105C/220F. Maximum

classified near the rim-seal with Ex Zone 0.

acceptable alarm temperature tolerances

This means that all equipment used in this

are+/-4C (+/-7F).

area, according the present regulations,

must be explosion-protected by using

Outdoor applications

intrinsically safe barriers such as zener

Exposure to direct sunlight may cause the

barriers or isolators and should be

temperature of the linear heat detector

classified for EEx ia IIC T6. All cables-

or its mounting surface to exceed the

glands and junction boxes must be

maximum ambient limit and/or

certified for Ex ia.

operating temperature of the detector.

The zener barrier / isolator must be placed

Shielding of the detector may be required

in a safe area like the control building or

in order to reduce the maximum

in case you have long cable routing, in a

ambient temperature to acceptable limits.

explosion-proof junction box to be located

in a Zone 1 or 2 classified area.