Spark detectors & heat detectors are
provided at machines more prone to fire & having large
storage of material in the process machine. Any burning
cotton/fiber will be detected by spark detectors & with
rise of temperature heat detector will activate electronic
panel which will
1)
Stop complete blow
room line thereby preventing further travel of burnt material
to other machines.
2)
Give audio-visual
signal indicating the zone affected.
3)
Divert burning material to
water quenching tank through diversion gates.
4)
Provision of spark
detector & diversion gate before feeding to card dept., will
also prevent the spread of fire to carding section.
5)
Dampers installed to duct
leading to cellar, filter room and Card dept. will close &
prevent the spread of fire.
6)
Blow room can be restarted
only after resetting the system.
