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Approvals for hazardous areas

Ensuring safety in environments with hazardous gases or dusts is crucial. Proper approvals and equipment certifications are required to mitigate…

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Calibration: What are the basics?

Proper calibration of gas detectors ensures they accurately alert users to gas hazards. Calibration adjusts the detector’s readings to match…

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Gas detectors: fixed versus portable

Gas detectors come in portable and fixed formats. Choosing the right type depends on factors like gas type, hazard duration,…

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Combustion of Gases and Vapours

Organic chemical compounds, especially hydrocarbons, are flammable. They react with oxygen to produce heat through combustion.

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What is LEL?

The Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) defines the minimum concentration of a gas or vapour in the air that can ignite…

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The Basics of Gas Detection

Gas detection technology has evolved significantly, from early canaries to modern, advanced equipment, enhancing worker safety with continuous and precise…

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Toxic gas exposure limits and alarm levels

Portable gas detection instruments not only measure and alarm at Time-Weighted Average (TWA) levels but also feature instantaneous alarms for…

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Toxic Risk

Gases and vapours can pose significant health risks when inhaled, absorbed through the skin, or swallowed.

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Maintenance, cleaning and calibration of PIDs

PID sensors are designed to be maintenance-free, but periodic upkeep of the electrode stack and lamp is still necessary.

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Monitoring for toxic gases

Toxic gases and vapours, even at very low concentrations, can be hazardous to health. Their effects are often compounded by…

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Meeting the challenge of H2S monitoring

Monitoring hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in harsh environments, like those in the Middle East, poses challenges for traditional and MOS sensors…

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Knowing Cross-Sensitivities

Gas detectors aim to provide precise readings for specific gases, but cross-sensitivities can complicate this, leading to inaccurate results and…

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