Thermal imaging cameras prevent fires at Korean coal power plant

摘要

To avoid the risk of spontaneous combustion in the coal conveyor system at the Dangjin coal fired power complex (DCFPC) in South Korea the owner of the plant, the Korea East-West Power Co (EWP), has installed a fire warning system based on thermal imaging cameras. By detecting a rise in temperature long before it rises to the point where the coal reaches combustion the thermal imaging cameras help ensure the plant safety and continuity of power production.