Monday, July 22, 2019
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Derek Stuart
An infrared linescanner is an excellent tool for detecting potentially dangerous hot material on a conveyor belt. It works by repeatedly scanning across the width of the belt and using a calibrated infrared sensor to measure the temperature of the moving material. If it detects a hot inclusion such as a smouldering piece of coal, it can alert the process operator who can then take appropriate action. Such action could be to divert the material or to activate a deluge system.
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