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PermAlert - Model TFH-Gold -Hydrocarbon Detection Wicking Sensing Cable
The TFH-Gold is a wicking sensing cable designed specifically for hydrocarbon detection only. The sensing cable can be direct buried in slotted PVC pipe or screen pipe application. Typical applications in refineries and oil fields. Fast reaction wicking cable designed to detect hydrocarbon only.
- Durable Design
- Indoor and Outdoor Used
- Dust and Contaminant Resistant
- Fast Respond Time
PermAlert is the leak detection and location systems technology specialist since 1988. We work with customers to address their most complex leak detection challenges and to deliver innovative business solutions that bring higher value to every facility.
PermAlert offers continuous monitoring, multi-level alerts, system logging, BMS integration, and cost savings to the data centers, oil & gas, commercial buildings, and healthcare industries.
No matter where the leak location is, we are confident that our stability as a company, team of technical expertise, and international network are at your disposal to help minimize leaks and to maximize asset protection.
Overview
The PAL-AT family of sensor cables are able to meet the specific requirements of a wide variety of applications and environments including subfloors, containment pipe systems, direct burial and foam insulated pipes. The sensor cables offer the leak detection designer flexibility and choice in selecting the proper cable for the desired system sensitivity.
All PAL-AT cables and connectors are easily spliced or repaired in the field to minimize downtime and repair cost.
PAL-AT AGW-Gold and AGT-Gold sensor cables have the ability to detect both water-based and hydrocarbon liquids. This reduces the number of sensor cables required in many applications.
Each of these PAL-AT sensor cables can be dried and reused after a water-based or volatile hydrocarbon leak has been cleaned up. These cables have no exposed metal and are designed for corrosive chemical applications. Each individual strand of braid wire is coated with a high-temperature, corrosion-resistant polymer and the length of the cable is covered with a fluoropolymer overbraid. Because there is no exposed metal, the Gold cables eliminate the need for special isolation precautions in cathodic-protected pipe applications.
PAL-AT TFH-Gold hydrocarbon sensor cable uses a hydrocarbon permeable core to detect hydrocarbon liquids while ignoring water-based liquids. In most cases, the sensor cable must be replaced after exposure to hydrocarbons.
TFH-Gold is a wicking cable specifically designed to detect only hydrocarbons. This cable may be direct buried in slotted PVC pipe, or screen pipe, to a maximum depth of 20 ft (6 m) to locate fuel leaks while ignoring the presence of water. This is ideal for monitoring single-wall pipes and tanks. The cable is suitable for applications where hydrogen sulfide or other corrosive gases may be encountered, such as refineries and oil fields.
Sensitivity is the length of wet cable that is required to activate the PAL-AT under standard sensitivity settings. The length required for quick-drying AGW-Gold refers to the submerged length of the cable. Wicking cables AGT-Gold and TFH-Gold will quickly draw a liquid into the cable through capillary action when it is in contact with a 1/16" (2 mm) film of liquid. The length of wet cable required for wicking cables is the saturated length of cable. For example, if a few inches of AGT-Gold cable contact a film of water at 5,000 ft (1,500 m), in less than two minutes, the cable will be saturated sufficiently and the PAL-AT will go into alarm. The PAL-AT sensitivity can be adjusted.
Sensor cable shall detect only hydrocarbons while ignoring water and water-based liquids. The cable is designed for direct burial in slotted PVC pipe, or screen pipe, to a maximum depth of 20 ft (6 m) and capable of providing a response time of not more than four minutes after contact with most hydrocarbon liquids. The sensor cable is not reusable after exposure to hydrocarbons.
24X7 MONITORING
Continuous monitoring of critical infrastructure and equipment,
MULTI-LEVELALERTS
Capable of detecting multiple and growing leaks while maintain continuous operations.
SYSTEM LOGGING
Every leak detection event is recorded in system log to allow full audit trail and ease of troubleshoot,
BMS INTEGRATION
Support BMS integration via RS485, Modbus, BACnet and dry contacts,
COST SAVINGS
Minimize downtime and damages to critical infrastructures, And reduction of insurance premium.