Pump Guardian is not a single device. It is a coordinated set of protection measures that work together to prevent ignition, identify failure early, and stop incidents before they escalate. This layered approach significantly reduces risk where hot, flammable thermal fluids are in use.
Pump Guardian is TFS’ patented pump protection technology, designed to reduce the risk of catastrophic events, fire, and unplanned downtime in thermal fluid systems.
By combining early detection, physical protection, and automated response, Pump Guardian addresses the most common causes of pump-related fires and escalation, protecting people, plant, and production.
Pump Guardian includes stainless steel pump shields designed to prevent both static ignition and contact ignition. The shields contain mists and sprays that can result from seal failure and provide directed airflow for consistent bearing cooling, reducing heat build-up at critical points.
Smart flammable gas detectors provide early detection of thermal fluid leaks at pumps, identifying the presence of a flammable atmosphere before ignition. Critical outputs trigger alarms and alerts, enabling intervention before a fire occurs. Alerts can be sent directly to smart devices where required.
Mechanical seal leak detection monitors the rate of change of leakage, providing early warning when leakage rates increase. If a hot fluid release occurs, critical alarm outputs are generated ahead of flammable atmosphere formation, allowing action to be taken before conditions escalate.
The Pump Guardian deluge system is a unique innovation within the industry and part of TFS’s patented technology. On fire detection, an environmentally friendly foam deluge is deployed at the pump to extinguish the fire, cool bearings, and prevent re-ignition. The system also stops the pumps and provides critical alarm outputs.
Pump Guardian can be supplied with smart capability and integrated with other Guardian technologies. Where required, it can provide alerts, alarms, and interlocks to support automated response and escalation prevention.
The result is improved safety, reduced unplanned downtime, and greater confidence in pump operation.
Speak to our expert team to discuss how we support your sector and how we can help improve safety, performance, and reliability.
