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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 18, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2006
Clive Marcus Lloyd Tunna, Bolney, GB;
Donovan Collins, Bolton, GB;
Roland Paul Gregor Kusay, Redhill, GB;
Richard Wakefield, Huddersfield, GB;
Clive Marcus Lloyd Tunna, Bolney, GB;
Donovan Collins, Bolton, GB;
Roland Paul Gregor Kusay, Redhill, GB;
Richard Wakefield, Huddersfield, GB;
Edwards Limited, Crawley, West Sussex, GB;
Abstract
Apparatus for detecting a flammable atmosphere within a compressor during operation thereof is provided. The apparatus comprising a test chamber which is selectably connected between the compressor and an exhaust duct of the compressor using isolation device; an ignition device which is located within the test chamber for igniting any flammable fluid mixture present therein; and sensor associated with the test chamber for monitoring a parameter indicative of combustion within the test chamber and for outputting a signal indicative of the parameter to a controller.