Fire detection and suppression in gas-plants using automatic sensors among electrical/electronic technology education graduates in Nigeria

Abstract

Software systems such as Proteus, Matlab, and an Arduino Uno programming software system, comprising an Infra-red flame sensor, a 5v Motor and other components like Buzzer, relay, light emitting diode, transistor, resistor and capacitors, were used in order to detect smoke, flame or fire and suppress it in a laboratory. The methodology of the system's design, as well as the operation of the system, were schematically highlighted. The control measures and maintenance strategies to be deployed for the smooth functioning of the system design were also discussed, wherever they are used. Solutions to checkmate fire disasters were proffered. The workings of the system are that when the sensor registers or turns zero (0), it means that there is no fire, flame or smoke to suppress, while when it turns to one (1), it indicates that there is smoke or fire to suppress. The process recorded 95% success.