01 The Problem
The Risk
Fly-ash hoppers can self-ignite internally, but the hopper is a sealed pressure vessel — no drilling allowed for conventional thermal probes.
Power Plant Fly-Ash Hopper Auto-Ignition Prevention
Fly-ash hoppers can self-ignite internally, but the hopper is a sealed pressure vessel — no drilling allowed for conventional thermal probes.
02 The OctosX Solution
Sensor & Edge
Thermalpas G-TYPE large-area sensor (100×100mm, thermal conductivity 1.5 W/mK) adheres to the hopper's outer wall, reading internal temperature via thermal conduction.
Cloud Logic & Alerting
OctosX Cloud issues a yellow alert 30°C before auto-ignition threshold.
03 The Outcome
Field Detection
Since installation in 2021, 5 years with zero ignition incidents.
Quantified Impact
A single fly-ash fire causing 3-day shutdown + boiler tube repair is conservatively estimated at NT$ 5M+ per incident — at least one major loss avoided over 5 years.
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