Benefits Of A Gas Detector
A combustible Gas Detector is one of the most basic equipment
of safety which is needed whenever there are combustible gases inside plant
site. The auto ignition temperature as well as low explosive limits help in
describing potential danger of the combustible gases.
The auto
ignition temperature is lowest temperature with which the combustible gas may
be spontaneously ignited without any source of the ignition. Meanwhile the LEL
or the Lower Explosive Limit is lowest concentration of the combustible gases
available in air which propagate flames once exposed to the sources of
ignition.
There are
mainly 2 types of gas detectors available in the market. First one is electro
catalytic which is sometimes also known as passive gas detector. The other type
of detector is the infrared detector which employs the infrared absorption as
the detecting technology. It’s the most active type.
Electro catalytic type
The electro
catalytic type of gas detector is used mainly in different types of industries
and it’s usually applied as single point detector for the combustible gases.
The basic operating principle of the device is based on the oxidation reaction
of oxygen and combustible gas from air on heterogeneous catalytic elements.
Heat from reaction heats platinum coil which is embedded in catalyst and the
change resistance of coil. Then it’s monitored and measured.
There are mainly
2 factors which affect sensitivity of the catalytic type of gas detectors that
is blockage of flamer arrestor through which the combustible gas mainly flows thigh
and the other is poisoning of active bead. Apart from this, a mechanical
failure could also be possible due to vibration. Vibration may break platinum
wire.
Benefits of the electro catalytic
sensors
The
benefits of the electro catalytic sensors include low cost units, better and
simple accuracy as compared to the other methods of detection. On the contrary,
the infrared detectors help in detecting the presence of the combustible gases
on the basis of the absorption of infrared radiations at a particular
wavelength.
While
you have to select the combustible gas detectors or Flame Arresters that you need
to buy, read the below mentioned tips. You will have to research a bit before
choosing one.
- State clearly the
particular requirements of the combustible gas detector.
- Choose single or
multiple types. Some of the gas detectors may even detect the other gases
in place of the combustible gases like carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide,
ammonia, etc.
- Check the range
of detection of the combustible gases. It signifies that the percentage of
the LEL needs to be checked.
- Choose the type
of detection sensors which are apt for your requirements
- Get the
information about the sensors and the battery. It’s important
significantly when you have to replace these.
- Choose the alarms
required for alerting the gas leakage. Light or sound or both maybe.
- Get spare parts
cost of the gas detectors significantly the sensors. Don’t choose the gas
detectors when the unit price of 1 unit is same as the price of the
sensor.
- Choose only the
detectors which are certified by the government or the common standards.
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