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News Release from: Detector Electronics (UK) | Subject: Det-Tronics PIR9400 and X3301
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 April 2004
Gas and flame detectors handle Russian
weather
Gas and flame detectors from Det-Tronics handle the harsh Russian offshore weather in Sakhalin, for the protection of new offshore oil and gas platforms in Russia's USD10 billion Sakhalin II project
Gas and flame detectors handle harsh Russian offshore weather in Sakhalin Det-Tronics PIR9400 infrared gas detectors and X3301 infrared optical flame detectors have been chosen for the protection of new offshore oil and gas platforms in Russia's USD10 billion Sakhalin II project, largely due to their ability to perform in the harsh weather conditions in the Sea of Okhotsk
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 13 Dec 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Piltun Astokhskoye oil field and Lunskoye gas field at Sakhalin Island in the Russian Far East have average winter temperatures in the -30C range with up to 1.5m of sea ice.
This is one of Russia's newer oil provinces, with Shell having a 55% stake.
It represents the biggest single foreign investment in Russia and Shell's largest project worldwide.
Specified for both platforms through AMEC, the choice of Detector Electronics was also based on its extensive experience in Russian import/export procedures and the ability to comply with local certification, as all equipment required GOST Certification and full technical passports.
The PIR9400 combustible gas detector proved ideal for this application by delivering a robust design along with fail-safe operation and continuous self-test functionality.
The virtually maintenance-free optical instrument detects flammable hydrocarbon vapour concentrations within the 0-100%LFL range, generates a proportional 4-20mA analogue signal output, and is immune to the effects of traditional sensor contaminants such as silicone and hydride vapours.
The X3301 Protect•ir Multi-spectrum infrared flame detector provides a calibrated automatic optical integrity feature, and is the only detector on the market that employs microprocessor-based heated optics, providing reliable detection for any environmental condition.
X3301 has worldwide approvals and offers extended detection capabilities combined with the greatest degree of false alarm rejection.
A further reason given for the choice of Det-Tronics detectors was their ability to provide a one-stop shop, with a price commitment and after sales site support.
Additional system products being supplied include bought-in components of MAC, smoke and heat detectors.
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