Fire & Gas (F&G) Detection Systems: A Basic Introduction
1. Introduction to Fire & Gas (F&G) Systems Fire & Gas (F&G) Detection Systems are absolutely critical in the oil and gas / petrochemical industry they are our first line of defense against potentially catastrophic events like fires, explosions, and toxic gas releases. Their primary purpose is to: Detect Hazards Early: Identify the presence of fire or hazardous gases as quickly as possible. Trigger Alarms: Alert personnel to the danger. Initiate Safety Actions: Automatically or manually trigger safety measures (e.g., emergency shutdowns, fire suppression or ventilation activation). Protect Life & Assets: Safeguard personnel, equipment, and the environment. We classify F&G detectors based on what they are designed to sense. Let's break them down. 2. Fire Detection Technologies Fire detectors are designed to identify one or more characteristics of a fire: heat, light (fl...