TYPES OF GAS

DETECTION
SYSTEM
TYPES OF GAS DETECTION SYSTEM

Gas detection instruments are products of safety

technology that are preferably used to protect workers
and to ensure plant safety. These technologies are
dedicated to detect dangerous gas concentrations, to
trigger alarms, and to activate counter measures before
become hazardous for the employees, assets and the
environment.
TYPES OF GAS DETECTION SYSTEM

There are two types of gas detection

systems – portable gas measuring
instruments and fixed installed gas
detection systems.
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Portable Gas
Detection System
TYPES OF GAS DETECTION SYSTEM
TYPES OF GAS DETECTION SYSTEM

Portable gas detection system is type of instruments that are ideal

for confined spaces used for spot leak testing and mobile use. This
type is marked by flexibility and quality. Flowmeters is one of the
simplest portable gas detection instrument used for gas
chromatographic analysis. This flowmeter is ideal for measuring gas
streams with a changing gas composition. A variety of portable gas
detectors are being offered in the market. There are two types of
portable gas detection the following are:
TYPES OF GAS DETECTION SYSTEM

2 Types of Portable Gas

Detection System
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A. Multi-gas detectors – Multi-gas detectors are rugged and

reliable. It combines a comprehensive range of features with
flexible options. Some brands offers easy, cost-effective and
reliable way to ensure safety and compliance. Examples are gas
detectors models for H2S, CO, O2 and LEL.
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B. Single-gas detectors – This type of gas detection system offers

extreme protection and reliability. For example, a clip is a
maintenance-free single gas detector that needs no calibration,
sensor replacement, battery replacement or battery charging. It is
an automated self-tests for improved safety and automatically
logs the 35 most recent gas events for easy, accurate record
keeping.
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Fixed Gas
Detection System
TYPES OF GAS DETECTION SYSTEM
TYPES OF GAS DETECTION SYSTEM

Fixed gas detection system, on the other hand, are

built to protect an even toughest environment. Its
usage is either for industrial or
commercial/residential.
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Industrial type incorporates full spectrum of gas

sensing technologies that offers one-stop solution for
choosing a compatible gas detection system or
integrated fire/gas system. Examples under this are
touchpoint plus, Zareba sensepoint, sieger sensepoint,
universal transmitter, and signalpoint, among others.
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From stand-alone units to fully engineered,

commercial/residential fixed gas detection system can
be easily set-up with its self-forming networks and
allows to create a customized solution that can
improve safety and speed response time. Examples are
hard wires CO alarms, manning device, refrigerant
infrared sensor and central modbus controller, among
others.
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At one point, safety of an area that is vulnerable to

dangerous gases and vapours someway to a high degree
depends on the reliability of the gas detection system and
especially on the quality of the sensors being used.
Detection of the hazard at the early stage will not only
help in taking immediate actions but will also prevent
escalation of the threat or risks at hand.
TYPES OF GAS DETECTION SYSTEM
TYPES OF GAS DETECTION SYSTEM

More than these, safety measures and protocols within the plant
must be followed. A regular drill and intensive information
dissemination on the hazards may also help your company, as well
as, your employees. Provision and availability of hazard handbook
or instructional tools will also aid in the process. Having a gas
detection system is a first step to safety. However, it is every
individual’s responsibility to be informed and to keep the
environment safe and free from hazardous risks.