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Kevin Dean
Product Manager Gas Detection & Environmental Monitoring Xtralis
Agenda
Review Traditional Approaches of Fixed Gas Detection Introduce Multi-hole Aspirated Gas Detection (AGD) Technology Comparison
Summary
Questions and Answers
New Approach
Multi-hole aspirated gas detection combined with very early warning smoke detection
to calibrate Most common approach deployed Area protection Can be stand alone or tied into system Stand alone sensor (no display/interface) available Wide range of gases
plus Extracts samples from inaccessible or harsh environment Wide range of gases
with a single gas detector Sequential sampling of each area is common Can be configured for continuous sampling of all lines Wide range of gases
Air actively drawn through pipe network with multiple sampling holes to the Aspirated Gas Detector then to the Aspirating Smoke Detector
Protects Plant / equipment Personnel safety Detects Toxic gases Flammable gases Oxygen deficiency Fire (Smoke) Potential for better performance Remove guess work from detector placement Greater area coverage Potential for lower total cost of ownership Lower initial install Lower long term operation
Minimize / eliminate need to run cable and conduit Mount detectors away from detection spaces
Simplified installation Ease of access for testing and servicing Eliminate process / personnel disruption during servicing
Take the guess work out of detector placement Lower total cost of ownership Non-intrusive sampling to satisfy architectural or security concerns
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Technology Comparison
Characteristic
( = relative advantage | X = relative disadvantage) Able to provide unambiguous gas reading Detects wide range of combustible and toxic gases Simultaneously measure multiple points in space with a signal detector Active gas sampling, not diffusion limited Dependent upon sample transport time Deployable in extreme/harsh environments outside normal specified operating limits Eliminates or minimizes the need to run field cable and conduit Sample tubing / piping required Simplified open area system design and detector placement Does not require line of site positioning of detectors Provides the combination of gas and smoke detection in one platform Multi-Hole Aspirated Gas Detection (AGD) Conventional Fixed Spot Gas Detection Conventional Aspirated Gas Detection
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AGD delivers unique characteristics advancing the state of the art in gas detection
Prescriptive Fire Alarm Codes and Standards Non Prescriptive Gas Detection Codes and Standards NFPA 720: Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment:
Section 5.8.5.3.1 states that carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers published instructions References UL 2034 / UL 2075 for sensitivity limits
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exposure limits
UL 2034 alarm thresholds
30 ppm no less than 30 days
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Plug and play factory calibrated replaceable sensor cartridges Single or dual sensor cartridges Two adjustable alarm thresholds per sensor On board relays, 4-20mA, and RS485 Modbus
All PPM gases toxic w/ exception of H2 that provides very early warning capabilities
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Increase sampling points provide better area coverage to detect smaller leaks Provides equivalent coverage with fewer detectors
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Increase sampling points provide better area coverage to detect smaller leaks Provides equivalent coverage with fewer detectors
Better detection in ventilated spaces Reduced maintenance cost with easier access
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Predicating leak location is judgment call Four (4) point detectors required for optimum protection One (1) AGD detector required
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Gas
Multiple sampling points can provide higher sampling density per unit area detect smaller leaks
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Gas
Multiple sampling points can provide higher sampling density per unit area detect smaller leaks
Gas
Multiple sampling points can be leveraged to cover greater area with fewer detectors lower total cost of ownership
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Multiple sampling points can provide higher sampling density per unit area detect smaller leaks
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Gas
Multiple sampling points can be leveraged to cover greater area with fewer detectors lower total cost of ownership
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Flammable
Toxic
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Flammable
Toxic
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Flammable
Toxic
VG
VG
Occupied
Unoccupied
Occupied
Unoccupied
4 Area Monitoring: Protecting a space bounded by walls, floor or ceiling 5 Object Monitoring: Detecting a gas release in close proximity to a process or piece of equipment 6 Ventilation Grill Monitoring: Detecting a gas at an inlet or exhaust of an area due to air flow within the space
4 Occupied Area: Predominately occupied during normal work hours where sampling points should be placed within the normal breathing zone. 5 Unoccupied Area: Area that is NOT normally occupied during normal work hours.
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Area
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Area
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Area
V E N T
Ventilation Grill
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Breathing Zone
Occupied
Sample in breathing zone
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A G D
Breathing Zone
ASD
A G D
Occupied
Sample in breathing zone
Unoccupied
Sample based on specific gravity of gas / ventilation
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Deployment Flexibility
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A: Single Point Detection B: Zone Detection C: Total Area Detection D: Zone w/ Multiple Detectors
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ASD
AGD
ASD
AGD AGD
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ASD
AGD
ASD
AGD AGD
AGD
ASD
AGD
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ASD
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Utility tunnels
Oxygen, methane
Laboratories
Natural gas, toxics, carbon dioxide
Commercial kitchens
Natural gas
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Agriculture
Ammonia, methane, hydrogen sulfide
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$140 $120
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Sample an area, not a point in space Better area coverage More tolerant of changing environmental conditions (i.e. air flow)
ASD plus Gas Easy to install to ASD Little to no cabling Fewer detectors possible
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Questions?
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