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09 Crankcase Explosions
09 Crankcase Explosions
• The disadvantage of
obscuration types is that
they are generally slow to
operate and suffer from
inaccuracies and false
alarms caused by such
things as a dirty lens.
Light scatter do not suffer
from these problems, are
faster reacting and do not
need to set zero during
engine operations.
• The relationship between the light
landing on the sensor is nearly
proportional to the oil mist density
therefore the unit can be
calibrated in mg/l.
It is possible to have the sensor
and a LED emitter in a single unit
which may be mounted on the
crankcase. Several of these can
be placed on the engine each with
a unique address poled by a
central control unit. The results of
which may be displayed on the
control room. Having these heads
mounted on the engine removes
the need for long sample tubes
which add to the delay of mist
detection. This makes the system
much more suitable for use with
medium and high speed engines
were otherwise detection would be
impossible.
Actions in the event of Oil Mist detection