Answer to Question #43742 in Physical Chemistry for Zeph

Question

a)Give brief outline of the method of operation (not just what they do) of each of the following types of detectors
1. electronic fixed temperature/rate of rise heat detector
2. ionization chamber smoke detector
3. optical smoke detector
4. carbon monoxide fire detector
5. infra red flame detector
6. ultra violet flame detector

b) Choose any four of the above devices and give two examples in which
i) the detector would be suitable for detection of fire
ii) unsuitable for installation