We are delighted to share that Fire & Gas Detection Technologies, Inc is the first company since 2012 to have flame detectors technically accepted by Shell.
Shell’s commitment to safety across its global operations calls for rigorous scrutiny of essential equipment such as flame detectors. As part of their refreshed approvals process, manufacturers were invited to take part in comprehensive third-party testing, closely overseen by Shell Global Solutions. FGD was proud to be the first to submit its detectors for evaluation.
While this process doesn’t establish fixed performance benchmarks, it does confirm whether devices perform in line with their stated specifications—offering valuable insight into how they may behave in real-world conditions. These findings play a key role in shaping site-specific safety guidance.
The testing approach combines structure with adaptability, enabling further investigation where needed and allowing the scope to be refined in response to significant results. Shell encourages manufacturers to engage early with Shell Global Solutions, fostering a collaborative effort to enhance safety standards across the board.
We’re especially proud that our flame detectors delivered outstanding results in testing:
• Zero false alarms from modulated or unmodulated sunlight
• Zero false alarms from modulated or unmodulated black body radiators
• Accurate detection even in extreme temperatures
• No false alarms triggered by thermal shock
• Flame sensitivity remained consistent, even under challenging light conditions
This recognition underscores our dedication to raising the bar in safety and delivering dependable protection in high-risk environments.
For more information please visit: https://www.fg-detection.com/
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Fire & Gas Detection Technologies, Inc
Fire & Gas Detection Technologies (FGD) addresses the needs of the fire and gas industry, with an emphasis in Oil and Gas, energy transition markets (Hydrogen) as well as other high-risk industries, by providing improved performance and reliability in its UV/IR and IR3 flame detectors. The company offers new, innovating concepts, technologies and high-performance products in the field of optical Fire and Gas detection created by the same innovators that developed past UV/IR and IR3 flame detectors. The FlameSpec-IR3-HD Detector is the first to be launched and provides extremely fast response: 40ms for fireballs or explosions and 1-4 seconds for all types of hydrocarbon fires at a distance of up to 260ft (80m). The detectors have equivalent or better performance than the current market leaders and meets all necessary approvals for hazardous areas, performance and functional safety. As an integral part it also includes, a high-definition (HD) video output and event data logger. This allows viewing of pre/post alarm event video/data for “lessons learned” analysis. Outputs include 0-20mA analog, relays, HART, RS-485 and LAN communication FlameSpec - “When Every Second Counts”
