Fire classification based flame detection

Abstract

A flame detection system is provided. The flame detection system includes a plurality of sensing channels, each sensing channel being configured to detect specific emission wavelengths of combustion of a particular combustible material among a plurality of combustible materials. At least one reference channel is also provided. A processor is operably coupled to the plurality of sensing channels and the at least one reference channel. The processor is configured to obtain signals from the plurality of sensing channels and the at least one reference channel and detect flame based on the analysis. The processor is further configured to identify one or more materials combusting in the detected flame based on the analysis of the signals from the plurality of sensing channels and at least one reference channel. A method of detecting and characterizing flame is also provided.

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