combustible gas monitor Articles

Solvent Safety in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

The manufacture of pharmaceutical products is a complex and multi-stage operation that can include processes such as blending, wet and dry granulation, milling, hot-melt extrusion, coating, andtablet pressing. Producing the exact formulation, release rate, consistency, and dosage form requires many chemical compounds and substances. Among the mare active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), the ...

May 5, 2021

By PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc

Paint booths, or areas using combustible gases: why a requirement for combustible gas monitor might be necessary

Paint booths save time and ensure a smooth and professional application of paint in a range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, home decor, furniture, and more. Combustible gases and fluids in the paint booth environment can pose a health hazard if something goes wrong. Explore the hidden dangers of paint booth fluids and gases, and learn how a combustible gas detector can increase ...

Oct. 12, 2015

By PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc

Butane for THC and CBD Extraction Trend Requires Some Simple Steps to Stay Safe

On May 17th, 2020, twelve firefighters were injured after an explosion occurred at a facility where butane is used for cannabis extraction. It is not yet known if butane was the cause of the explosion but, it was reported that, butane canisters where found in and around the building. The investigation is ongoing. According to a Politico article, following an uptick in explosions in Colorado, fire ...

May 28, 2020

By PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc

SERVOTOUGH SpectraScan 2400 - A tunable filter optical system for on-line and real-time hydrocarbon gas composition analysis

Abstract An all-optical sensor platform has been developed for hydrocarbon gas composition analysis enabling speciation and quantification of the individual hydrocarbon components in multi-component matrices of alkanes, alkynes, alkenes and/or alcohols. It performs such speciation without requiring physical separation of the compounds as performed in chromatography. The flow-through optical ...

Jun. 11, 2019

By Servomex - a Spectris Company

Measuring of landfill gas production

Type HOFGAS®- Smarty S Commissioning 2002 Site Nurmijärvi (FI) Situation An accurate estimation of the landfill gas production will support the operator at the Nurmijärvi landfill site in planning the final gas collection and degassing system. A mobile degassing plant was installed to measure the quantity and quality of the landfill gas for a 1-2 year period. HOFSTETTER’s Task ...

Jan. 5, 2009

By Hofstetter BV

Gas safety in confined spaces

An engineer repairs buried cables; a plant manager enters a small plant room; a contractor inspects the lining of a sewage pipe. All these personnel face a common danger, despite working in widely different industries. Gas-related injury poses a serious threat in any confined space where the free movement of air is limited. A confined space is usually defined as any space which is large ...

Mar. 17, 2010

By Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd

5th-Generation Thermox WDG Flue Gas Combustion Analyzer

"For more than 40 years, we have been a leader in combustion gas analysis," says Mike Fuller, divison VP of sales and marketing and business development for Ametek Process Instruments, "and we believe the WDG-V is the combustion analyzer of the future." WDG analyzers are based on a zirconium oxide cell that provides a reliable and cost-effective solution for measuring excess oxygen in flue gas as ...

Nov. 14, 2014

By AMETEK Process Instruments

IR Gas Detector Provides Rapid Response

The advanced Model IR400 Point IR Combustible Gas Detector from General Monitors features an industry-leading three-second T90 response time to the presence of combustible hydrocarbon-based gases, which allows plant operators to respond quickly to gas leaks and avoid potential accidents. With its fast three-second response time, the Model IR400 Infrared Gas Detector provides an added margin of ...

Apr. 3, 2013

By General Monitors by MSA

Process flue gas monitoring for combustion optimization - Case Study

Customer: Any industry having a stake in improved combustion technologies Material measured: Combustion flue gases Installation: At the boiler outlet Function: Reliable and accurate monitoring of O2 and CO for combustion control optimization Application Combustion has a number of outputs such as the ash and the emission to the atmosphere of flue gas. Before the flue gas cleaning system, ...

Apr. 19, 2021

By ENVEA

All about Gas Detection Monitors

Companies who manufacture and process hazardous materials carry the responsibility of protecting their employees, the public, and the environment from combustible and toxic gases. Gas detection monitors, including portable gas leak detectors, are essential not only for safety measures but also to meet ever-increasing governmental and industry standards. With the anticipated 2020 changes ...

Jan. 2, 2020

By DOD Technologies Inc

Selecting and Placing Gas Detectors for Maximum Application Protection

Many industrial processes involve dangerous gases and vapors: flammable, toxic, or both. With the different sensing technologies available, and the wide range of industrial applications that exist, selecting the best sensor and locating them properly for the job at hand can be a challenge. To ensure a high level of safety, know the latest sensing technologies, which technology is best for the ...

Jul. 16, 2010

By Det-Tronics - Detector Electronics Corporation is part of Carrier, a leading global provider of inno

Read about Confined Space in Construction and Atmospheric Testing Right Here!

In 1993, 29 CFR 1910.146 went into effect as the first federal legislation governing entry into permit-required confined spaces in general industry. Because some industries, such as the construction industry, were covered by specific Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations, they were exempt from the confined space entry requirements of the general industry rule. ...

May 19, 2016

By Premier Safety