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Fire and Gas Mapping Solution

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MSA’s flame and gas mapping solution assists in the evaluation of flame and gas risks within a process facility and seeks to reduce those risks towards an acceptable risk profile. Flame and gas mapping considers the application, sensor technologies, detector placement, zoning, probability of alarming with voting and non-voting systems, and the best measurement range to achieve the highest possible detection coverage - ultimately determining the optimal number of detectors.

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Fire and Gas Mapping Solution

Fixed flame and gas detector systems are designed and installed to protect large and complex areas filled with process equipment from risks of combustible or toxic gas leaks, explosions and flames. For these systems to be effective, it is important that they offer a high likelihood of detecting the presence of flame and gas hazards within monitored process areas. Determining the optimal quantity and location of flame and gas detectors is therefore critical to ensure the detection system’s effectiveness.

MSA flame and gas mapping is a solution that assists in the evaluation of flame and gas risks within a process facility and reducing these risks towards an acceptable risk profile. Flame and gas mapping includes placing of detectors in appropriate locations to achieve the best possible detection coverage.

MSA's flame and gas mapping helps customers:

  • Increase plant safety by improving the likelihood of detecting flame and gas hazards.

For new installations, mapping can help improve the design of new fire & gas systems to mitigate risks from accidental gas releases. For existing installations, mapping provides a method for assessing the risk reduction performance of existing fire & gas detector systems and recommends ways to improve coverage.

  • Optimize resource allocations.

Through mapping, the appropriate types and quantities of flame and gas detectors that provide the desired detection coverage can be objectively determined. Mapping also equips the engineer with the means to measure detection improvements when small incremental design changes are made. Mapping can therefore help minimize overall system costs.

  • Improve design accuracy and engineering efficiency.

With mapping, deciding detector layouts becomes a lot easier because mapping provides a methodical and systematic approach for determining the areas with the highest likelihood of flame and gas risks. Understanding the locations and likelihood of risks helps remove guesswork and inefficiencies from engineering.


Stage 0
no detection present

Stage 1
60% gas detection coverage

Stage 2
> 90% gas detection coverage

Stage 3
> 99% gas detection coverage

Final Stage
3D rendering of gas map with final gas detector placements

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DEVICES THAT ENHANCE FLAME AND GAS MAPPING

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ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Monitor

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Observer® i Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector
Observer® i Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector

Instantly detect pressurized gas leaks with this high-precision, omni-direction acoustic detector utilizing Gassonic® ultrasonic technology. Works even when traditional methods of gas detection are unsuitable or dependent on ventilation. The Observer-i UGLD provides an industry-leading detection range (up to 28 m) reducing the number of detectors required. 

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IR5500 Open Path Infrared Gas Detector
IR5500 Open Path Infrared Gas Detector

The IR5500 is an open path infrared (IR) gas detector that continuously monitors for flammable gas leaks over large open areas. It monitors in both the LEL-m and ppm-m ranges to detect both small and large leaks. The IR5500 offers the benefits of early detection with its high sensitivity to gas concentrations at the ppm levels.  This feature allows it to alarm faster than an LEL-only detector. Digital display and adjustable mounting arms ensure easy alignment. Factory calibrated for low-maintenance operation.

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MSA FL4000H Multi-spectrum Infared Flame Detector mounted on metal bracket
FL4000H Multi-spectrum IR Flame Detector
The FL4000H is an advanced multi-spectrum infrared (MSIR) flame detector that provides superior false alarm immunity with the widest field of view. The FL4000H employs a multi-spectral optical IR sensing array with a sophisticated Neural Network Technology (NNT) system to reliably discriminate between actual flames and the vast majority of false alarm sources. The FL4000H detects typical fires such as alcohol, n-heptane, gasoline, jet fuels and hydrocarbons. It can also see through dense smoke produced by diesel, rubber, plastics and lube oil fires.
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MSA Senscient ELDS Open Path Gas Detector
Senscient ELDS™ Open Path Gas Detector
The Senscient ELDS laser-based open path gas detector is available for a wide range of toxic and flammable gases. The Senscient ELDS uses 'SimuGas' self-testing to eliminate employees entering hazardous areas for gas checks. Nuisance false alarms are virtually eliminated with its breakthrough Harmonic Fingerprint processing.
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MSA General Monitors S5000 Gas Monitor with X-Cell gas sensor
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