Natural Gas Detectors for the Home
With so many appliances and household items utilizing natural gas as a fuel, there is always the possibility of a gas leak could result in eventual asphyxiation if left unchecked, or the possibility an explosion could be ignited by the simple act of just flicking a light a switch.
Stoves and cooktops, furnaces and water heaters, gas fireplaces and many other household items and appliances that use natural gas all have the potential to malfunction. Unfortunately, while smoke detectors are commonplace in the home, natural gas detectors are not, though they definitely should be.
Natural gases are typically odorless, and while a low level of escaped gas might not be especially harmful, if the gas leak is not detected and treated, it can quickly eliminate and replace all the oxygen in a room. Additionally, when a heating system malfunctions, the carbon monoxide (CO) is released into the living space instead of being properly vented. The leading cause of carbon monoxide (CO) deaths in the United States, are due to improperly ventilated or malfunctioning heating systems.
Natural gas detectors and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors will detect these gases in the home when the human nose cannot, and sound an alarm warning of a natural gas leak. Designed to be an early warning system, the natural gas detector's alarm will sound when gas is detected at or below the 25% range of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).
At Professional Equipment, our inventory of HVAC tools includes an extensive selection of natural gas detectors and residential combustion analyzers. Please browse our site for the natural gas combustion detector and analyzer that suits your needs. http://www.professionalequipment.com/gas-detectors/
Industrial Gas Detection
Industrial facilities face additional gas detection challenges because the very nature of some industrial processes create the chance for both toxic and combustible gas leaks, posing a severe risk to the industrial plant, its workers , and nearby residential areas.
Toxic gas, such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and combustible gas, such as methane can require different kinds of monitoring. A potentially lethal threat can also occur if toxic and combustible gases are combined as the result of multiple gas leaks. In fact, such events are quite common in industrial facilities such as chemical plants, wastewater plants, and specialty manufacturing facilities.
Some facilities employ an industrial hygienist, who is responsible for gas detection and analysis, and for implementing evacuation plans should a gas leak occur. Proper gas detection instruments and monitoring equipment should be researched and chosen according to the type of facility and the gases in use.
Considerations for Industrial Gas Detection
- Type, quantity and location of detectors
- Processes occurring in adjacent areas
- Correct calibration of gas detection instruments
Gas Monitoring Guidance
It is important that fixed and portable gas detection equipment receives periodic servicing, maintenance and calibration. A suitable service period must be established based on the particular gas detection applications. This can be done by an in-house service department or it can be outsourced to a company with suitable experience in gas detection equipment.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding gas detectors or gas monitoring equipment, please call our experienced staff of technical experts at 800-334-9291.
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