Atmospheric oil mist can be formed by either oil leaks in pressurized oil lines or by evaporating oil from hot surfaces. The atmospheric oil mist has a low ignition temperature or can easily be sparked off by other sources and form a spontaneously ignited fire.
Compared to single-point extractive-sampling systems the SBS2000 covers a large area and will also react on smoke or other pollutants in the air. The installation is simple, the instruments robust and the need for cleaning and maintenance is minimal.