There are a huge range of situations that call for the use of gas detectors. Any gases that pose a risk to human health require a gas detector to be present. Where gases are used that may cause harm to the environment a gas detector is also necessary. (more…)
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Gas Safety with Gas Detectors
Monday, December 19th, 2011Continuous Monitoring with Fixed Gas Detection
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 In order to monitor the concentration of gas in an area and detect gas leaks a fixed gas detection system is typically installed. A system such as this prevents harmful gases damaging the environment, saves on operational costs and most importantly maximises the safety of staff and the public alike. (more…)
Importance of Ammonia Gas Leak Detection
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 Ammonia is one of the most widely produced gases in the world making it a major consideration in gas leak detection. It has uses in a broad variety of industries. Amongst other things it is widely used in the production of petrochemicals, fertilizer and paper. In the form of anhydrous ammonia it is widely used as a coolant for large scale industrial and (more…)
The different types of gas leak detection
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 It is well known nowadays that gas leak detection can prevent serious accidents and save lives. Of course, the possibilities of a fire or explosion caused by a gas leak that avoided detection is something most of us don’t even consider a worry, and yet it happens all the time. (more…)
The importance of Gas Detection can never be understated
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 It goes without saying that gas detection is important. Catastrophes can happen without us even having the slightest clue that one is imminent. You only have to refer to natural gas, which is odourless by nature and can have lethal consequences, to emphasise the importance of having a good gas detector. (more…)
The future of gas leak detection
Monday, September 12th, 2011 We live in a digital age where many areas of monitoring are electronic. However, the very first portable gas leak detection units were in fact completely organic. Canaries were taken underground and into mines to check for Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Methane (CH4) gases. The reason canaries were chosen and not some other bird is their love of singing. The singing not just served as an entertainment purpose, but if gas was found, the canary would stop singing and eventually die. After this death there would be a large enough time period for the miner to escape. (more…)
Remote Gas Leak detection
Friday, July 15th, 2011 There are many advantages to using remote gas leak detection systems rather than other methods of gas leak detection. Most companies, warehouses and industrial plants will have some exposure to combustible, toxic or refrigerant gases. It is important to monitor levels of these gases in order to ensure the health and safety of staff, the integrity of the premises and in order to limit costs. Environmental concerns also play a role. Governments across Europe have made it compulsory for companies to take all reasonable steps to prevent gas leaks. This includes the installation of gas leak detection systems. (more…)
What is Gas Leak Detection?
Saturday, September 11th, 2010 Gas leak detection is the process of identifying potentially hazardous gas leaks through a variety of sensors. These sensors are usually liked to an audible alarm that, once triggered, alerts people to the presence of dangerous gasses once they have been detected. The need for gas leak detection devices was created after the harmful effects of certain gasses on human health was discovered. (more…)
Next Generation Gas Sensors
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 A breakthrough in carbon dioxide application calls for next generation Gas Sensors We have been using refrigeration and air conditioning technologies in a countless number of applications for decades now. Initially blissfully unaware of the CFCs these systems were releasing into the atmosphere, these destructive gases gnawed away at our ozone layer and contributed to widespread environmental damage. Ever since we eventually came to this realisation, industry research and development initiatives have been working towards developing safer and environmentally friendlier refrigeration technologies. (more…)
Gas Monitors
Sunday, July 27th, 2008 The consistent and accurate monitoring of gas levels in places of work and domestic environments is of vital importance. Although there is a common perception that the need for gas monitors is limited to the mining industry and certain industries involved with the manufacture of hazardous chemicals, in reality the need for effective gas monitoring systems extends to a kaleidoscope of other applications such as refrigerant gas used in cooling rooms, carbon monoxide levels in car parks and LP gas levels in everyday domestic applications like cooking or heating. (more…)
