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Fusible Loop

A fusible loop charge panel monitors a fusible loop fire detection system installed on offshore platforms. It regulates and meters a fixed amount of instrument air to the fusible loop. If a fire melts a fusible plug, it causes a pressure drop in the loop that is detected by the panel. This triggers an alarm and opens a deluge valve to activate the fire suppression system. The panel is constructed of 316 stainless steel and precisely regulates air supply and pressure to the fusible loop to ensure reliable fire detection.

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Fusible Loop

A fusible loop charge panel monitors a fusible loop fire detection system installed on offshore platforms. It regulates and meters a fixed amount of instrument air to the fusible loop. If a fire melts a fusible plug, it causes a pressure drop in the loop that is detected by the panel. This triggers an alarm and opens a deluge valve to activate the fire suppression system. The panel is constructed of 316 stainless steel and precisely regulates air supply and pressure to the fusible loop to ensure reliable fire detection.

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FUSIBLE LOOP

What is a fusible loop charge panel? A fusible loop charge panel is a pneumatic panel that monitors a fusible loop
system for the detection of fire. Fusible loop system are installed on offshore platforms to detect fire. The installation of
the fusible loop are in accordance with API RP 14C recommendation.
The charge panel will regulate and meter a fix amount of instrument air to the fusible loop. During a fire, the heat
generated by the fire will melt one or more of the fusible plug located in or near the fire. The 'melting' of the plug will
cause a release of air from fusible loop through the plug. Since the release of this regulated air exceeds the amount of
regulated/metered air supply, the pressure in the loop will decrease significantly. This decrease in pressure is
monitored by a pressure switch on the charge panel. The signal from the switch is then utilized to signal an alarm to the
Fire and Gas System. In addition, an additional pneumatic output is tied to the deluge valve pilot valve where it is use to
open the deluge valve.
Example of Specification for charge panel includes
Single zone charge panel. Panel constructed out of 316/L with full depth enclosure 1. on top and sides.
Equipped with 2 liter (0.52 gallon) capacity volume bottle with double check as a back-up to interruption of
air/nitrogen supply. Volume bottle constructed out of 316/L stainless steel and design for 200 psig with hydro
testing. Equipped with 316SS isolation valve and drain.
2.
3. All 316SS filter regulator with automatic liquid drain feature.
4. Panel equipped with 316SS quick charge button to provide quickly and efficient start-up.
A 316SS low pressure cutoff switch is provided to remove air/nitrogen from the loop in the event of a fusible plug
activation to ensure a failsafe system.
5.
Panel is equipped with an explosion proof hermetically sealed pressure switch to indicate the activation of a fusible
plug. Switch approved for Division 1 and 2; Class I, Groups A, B, C and D; Class II, Groups E, F and G Hazardous
Locations. ATEX approved switch is available on request.
6.
7. Copper free aluminum pull box provided to facilitate wiring of pressure switch.
2.5" Vibration resistant stainless steel pressure gauge for the indication of supply pressure. Dual scale 0 to 200 psi/
(kg/cm^2) range. Equipped with 316SS isolation valve mounted on front of panel with locking provision.
8.
2.5" Vibration resistant stainless steel pressure gauge for the indication of regulated pressure. Dual scale 0 to 60
psi/(kg/cm^2) range. Equipped with 316SS isolation valve mounted on front of panel with locking provision.
9.
2.5" Vibration resistant stainless steel pressure gauge for the indication of loop pressure. Dual scale 0 to 60 psi/
(kg/cm^2) range. Equipped with 316SS isolation valve mounted on front of panel with locking provision.
10.
3/8" tube connection provide with 316SS inlet isolation valve with locking provision for customer's incoming
pneumatic supply.
11.
12. 3/8" tube connection provide for connection to fusible loop. 1/2" tube connection available on request.
Tubing are 3/8"OD x 0.049" seamless 316/L stainless steel. Tube fittings are high quality double ferrule 316SS
tube fittings.
13.
14. All wetted parts are constructed out of 316 Stainless Steel to prevent corrosion and contamination of fusible loop.
15. Air or Nitrogen supply to range from 60 to 180 psig.
16. Size is approximately 20W x 24H x 8.5D.

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