CATALOGUE FOR

SAFE VISIBLE FLAME

SCANNER (Rev Apr 2019)

(Corner, Tilting, Tangential Firing Boiler)

BOILER CONTROLS PRIVATE LIMITED

No.1/5, ALEXANDRIA ROAD, CANTONMENT,
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI–620001. TAMIL NADU.
Phone: +91-431-2412419
E-mail: bcplsv30@gmail.com , sales@bcplsv.com
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INTRODUCTION:
The SAFE VISIBLE FLAME SCANNER is
designed for monitoring the flame from individual
Oil/Coal Burner and sending the signal to the control
room through Scanner Amplifier circuits. Design
objectives of the Scanner are to:
a) Detect the presence of FLAME/NO FLAME in the
individual Burners.
b) Monitor and Control the individual Oil/Coal
Burner flame.
c) Indicate whether the Oil/Coal Burner flame is
adequate & if the respective burner needs to be
retained or removed from service.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION:
Flame Detection works on the dynamic &
static properties of primary combustion zone and
visible flicker frequency of Flame for each type of
Fuel [Coal/Oil]. Based on the principle of detection,
the Flame Scanner is classified into SAFE SCAN–I &
SAFE SCAN–II.
SS–I is designed for use on Coal fireball. It
recognizes the characteristics of ray/light radiated
from the fuel nozzle flames.
Ray/light is directly related to the burning
process & is given off in substantial quantities so that
a stable flame cannot be masked by unburnt coal. SS–
I senses the rays/light given off by the flame and
recognize a coal flame by its characteristics.
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SS–II is designed to detect the flame in the
furnace from two different sources using single Flame
Scanner Head.
The SS–I & SS–II Safe Scan systems consist of
four Flame Scanner assemblies located in Guide pipes
at each corner of the furnace and an electronic
Chassis mounted remotely in a Flame Scanner Panel.
The Scanner electronics circuitry will
discriminate between an individual oil gun flame and
a background fireball flame by sensing the different
characteristics [Frequency and Intensity levels] of the
Rays/Light they emit.
The Rays/Light is transmitted from the burner
back to the boiler side electronics via a fiber optic
light guide. The head electronics convert the rays/
light to a current signal which is transmitted to a
remote amplifier chassis for flame recognition by
additional electronics circuits.
In addition to analyzing the current signal for
a Flame/No Flame condition, an Advanced
programmed monitoring system continuously
evaluates the boiler side electronics and the
associated faults.
The Flame Scanner system has an in-built
Self-checking feature which actuates a ‘Fault’ alarm
(contact closure) and a light emitting diode (LED) in
the control panel when the Intensity/Frequency of
the Scanner falls out of the preset limits.
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MECHANICAL COMPONENTS:
The Mechanical assembly comprises of a
Stationary part called the Flame Scanner Guide pipe
assembly and a Removable part called the Flame
Scanner Head assembly.
FLAME SCANNER GUIDE PIPE
Flame Scanner Guide pipe assembly consists
of a Rigid Guide pipe section, Flexible section, Cooling
Air manifold & Cover plate.
FLAME SCANNER HEAD ASSEMBLY
The Flame Scanner assembly has sections
namely Detector Head assembly, Flexible Metal Hose,
Rigid Pipe and the Scanner Housing assembly(IP
65/67) is available .
A weatherproof quick disconnect coupling is
provided to conveniently connect the external wiring.
The scanner housing couples the Flame
Scanner assembly to the Guide pipe and contains the
electronics for conditioning the fiber-optic-
transmitted signal.
Further Dimensions are customized as per
furnace depth and site requirement.
FLAME SCANNER HEAD ASSEMBLY
DT: 13.07.10
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DETECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLY
The Detector Head assembly comprises of a
Scanner Head containing Lens for observing the
Flame and one end of a Fiber Optic cable. The FOC is
contained within a flexible Hose.
The Scanner
Head should not be exposed to a continuous
temperature above 300°F without cooling air.
COOLING AIR REQUIREMENTS:
The external cooling air passes through the
Guide, the flexible Hose and the Annulus between
the Scanner Head and Housing. The air is discharged
in to the furnace at the top of the scanner head,
thereby removing any heat picked up by the scanner
from the hot combustion air. Cooling airflow
requirements per scanner is 50NM3/Hour
@150mmwcl (above max furnace pressure).
FIBER-OPTIC CABLE
The Fiber Optic Cable housed inside the
Flame Scanner Assembly transfers the light as
seen by the Scanner Lens to the Scanner Head
electronics present in the Scanner Housing. The
Collimator shield and the Lens on the end of the
FOC should also be inspected periodically for
cleanliness. The degree of fouling will depend on
the type of fuel used, the plant operating
characteristics and the cleanliness of the cooling
air. FOC will withstand a temperature of 600°C
and has transmission band of 300 to 2600 NM.
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SCANNER HOUSING ELECTRONICS
The light energy passing via FOC strikes the
Photo-diode and gets converted to a small electrical
current. The electrical current coming from the
Photo-diode is converted to Voltage signal by the
integrated circuits. As the flame brightness reduces,
Current reduces and the output Voltage increases. If
the boiler was not in operation the current would
be zero.
INTENSITY & FAULT DETECTION CARD
The Current signal from the Scanner Housing
Electronics module enters the Intensity and Fault
Detection [IFD] card & gets transformed into a milli-
Volt signal.
At this point, a high voltage represents low
intensity and a low voltage represents high intensity.
Thus based on the value of Intensity the
healthiness/Quality of the Flame can be found.
FREQUENCY DETECTION CARD
Active flame signal consisting of Frequency
and Intensity information enters the Frequency
Detection [FD] card from the IFD card.
The FD card is used to determine if the Oil
gun flame frequency and the Fireball flame frequency
exists within the frequency spectrum of the active
flame signal. It helps to actuate a ‘Fault’ alarm
(contact closure) if the Intensity/Frequency of the
incoming Flame falls out of the preset limits.
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L & M CARD
The L & M card performs the following functions:
1. Generation of Flame/No Flame logic signal
from Oil/Coal & visual intensity FAULT
warnings.
2. Indication of Flame intensity on the display
bar graph from 0 to 100%.
3. Distribution of Power to the associated
Scanner Head.
LAMP DRIVE CARD
The function of this module is to generate the
fireball “Flame/No flame” logic signal.
POWER SUPPLY CARD
Power for the Electronic Chassis and its
associated Scanner Head Assemblies originate from
the Power Supply card. Three power distribution rails
transmit +15V, -15V DC and a common return.
General specifications are as follows:
Input Voltage: 110V/230V AC
Output Voltage: ±15 VDC
Output Current: ±0.50A
2/4 FLAME INDICATION AND FAULT
ALARM CARD
The 2/4 card performs the following functions:
1. Provides a contact closure when at least 2 out
of the 4 Flame Scanner Heads are detecting
the fireball flame.
2. It provides a contact closure when a Fault is
detected on any Scanner Cable or Scanner
Head Electronics.
The 2/4 card has two Relays with Mercury-
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Wetted contacts hence position sensitive. Display Real Data – Tricolor Bar Graph display is
RETROFIT: provided.
Retrofitting existing Flame scanners with
Processor based Flame Scanner is relatively easy and
Scanner Cooling air requirements are also the same.
If a new cooling air system is required it shall also be
supplied by BCPL.
With our vide experience, UV/Other Flame
Scanners are upgraded with the NEW Processor
based Safe Flame Scanner gaining substantial savings
in high speed diesel oil consumption. This has further
enhanced two mill operations, without oil support
and safe scanner are working satisfactorily.
BCPL is capable of implementing the R&M
scheme with short shutdown period without
affecting power generation. BCPL has completed Applicable with all regulations & as per
numerous jobs in retrofitting Flame scanner in the standards of NFPA 8502.
DCS based FSSS systems and Relay panels. Touchscreen facility [Latest] with less UCB space.
Application: Corner, Tilting, Tangential Fired
Boilers
Features:
Reliable Oil/Coal burner Flame monitoring.
Flame Trend Analysis available.

PERSONAL COMPUTER (OPTIONAL)

We shall supply PC/Laptop with or without
printer optional, Data Logging, Anti-virus Software
etc.

In-built 4–20mA Output which is fully configurable

and Compatible with DCS.
Improved Safety, Operational Flexibility & Better
Maintainability. Avoid spurious trips.
As a regular feature a HMI colored touch
screen/Remote Flame Output Meter is available to
indicate flame intensity in the control desk.
Failure of this PC/Laptop will not generate
any trip it is just for indication.

ISO 9001:2015

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Type Tests
Type of Flame Scanner
Type of Sensor
Type of Guide pipe
Type of Electronics card
Spectral transmission band for FOC
Operating Voltage of Electronics card
Type of Self check mechanism
View of Angle
Max. Withstand temp. of Scanner Head
Type of Flame Scanner Cable assembly
Type of Amplifier
Electrical scanner Output
No. of Output contacts
Type of protection for focusing lens
Rated Power consumption (4 scanners)
No. of analog outputs provided in 4–20mA
for intensity meter
Computer with Flame Scanner Software
Flame scanner Head assembly
Test Kit for scanner
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Burn-in test, Elevated Temperature test, Dry Heat
test, Humidity test, Vibration test, Bump test
Make: BCPL, Model–SVFS
Visible Range, Photo-Diode
Rigid/Flexible / Length As Required
Micro Processor /microcontroller /Solid State Design
300–2600nm, 600°C
±15 V DC /24 VDC
Available. In-built
30° / 45°/60°
120 C ( with Cooling Air )
Special shielded, 2 pair Scanner cable
Logarithmic/Microcontroller model
Intensity ,Frequency ,Relay contact ,Fault contact
As per number of Oil/Coal Burner at site.
Cooling Air at 50 NM 3 per hour per Scanner @
100mmwcl (above furnace pressure) – Optional
110/230 VA
One from Amplifier
Another one to Remote indication/Computer.
Available Complete – Optional as per Customer
requirement
IP65/IP67 Certified
Calibration & Test Kit – Head Assembly
Test Kit for all cards
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FLAME SCANNER CERTIFICATION

Flame scanner tested in ETDC- Electronics Test & Development Centre, Govt. of India
Flame scanner tested in CIMFR -Central Institute of Mining & Fuel Research, Govt. of India.
SH3 Certified
CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION Certified
NFPA85 Certified
Certified for CE MARKING

BCPL IN-HOUSE FACILIY

BCPL is having full equipped division for manufacturing of Flame Scanners as per varied
customer requirements. BCPL also possess additional strength on keeping various spares readily
stocked for immediate customer usage.
BCPL has completed numerous jobs in retrofitting Safe Visible Flame scanner in the DCS
based FSSS systems and Relay based logic panels.
Flame Scanner software with computer.
Panel REAR Portion

Flame Scanner Testing & Calibration.

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OUR SELECTED USERS LIST FOR FLAME SCANNER SYSTEM

CUSTOMER PROJECT
Madhya Pradesh Power Gen Corpn Ltd., Sanjay Gandhi TPS (Unit#3)
Madhya Pradesh Power Gen Corpn Ltd., Satpura TPS (Unit#1&2)
Andhra Pradesh Power Gen. Corpn. Ltd., (Through ABB,
Ramagundam TPS
Bangalore)
Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd., Sikka TPS (Unit#1)
Uttarpradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd., Obra TPS (Unit#8)
Chhattisgarh State Power Gen. Co. Ltd., Hasdeo TPS–Korba(W) (Unit#1&2)
Andhra Pradesh Power Gen. Corpn. Ltd., Vijayawada TPS, Unit#1
Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd., Wanakbori TPS (Unit#1-3)
Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd., Wanakbori TPS (Unit#4-6)
National Thermal Power Corporation Unchahar TPS (Unit#1)
Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd., Ukai TPS (Unit#1&2)
Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd., GandhinagarTPS (Unit#1&2)
Jindal Steel Ltd., Jindal
National Thermal Power Corporation Tanda TPS (Unit #1-4)
Torrent Power Ltd., [Aeco] D, E, F Stations
Tenughat Vidyut Nigam Ltd., Tenughat TPS
Alstom Power India Ltd., Durgapur TPS
Tamilnadu Generation & Development Co., Ennore TPS (Unit #1&2)
Torrent Power Ltd., [Aeco] “C” Station
Alstom Power India Ltd., Bokaro TPS
Alstom Power India Ltd., Bhatinda (Unit #1&2)

REGISTERED OFFICE : FACTORY ADDRESS:

No.1/5, Alexandria Road, Cantonment,
Tiruchirappalli–620001. Tamil Nadu, India.
Ph: 0431-2412419 ; Fax: 0431-2414401
E-mail: bcplsv30@gmail.com
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No.1/4, Kumaramangalam Industrial Estate,
Mathur, Pudukkottai District. Pin–622515.
Tamil Nadu, India.
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