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FLAME ROD [1 record]

Record 1 2000-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrothermics
DEF

A metal or ceramic rod projected into the flame envelope to function as an electrode in a flame detection circuit.

CONT

There are various flame detection methods used in burner and boiler systems. The commonly used detection methods are: Flame rod; Ultra-violet; Infra-red; Photocell.

CONT

Each burner ... was fitted with a flame rod, (a flame detection and ignition device used to replace fire eyes and igniters).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électrothermie
CONT

Pyronics [...] Accessoires [...] Électrodes d'allumage et de détection de flamme.

Spanish

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