GAS TEST TRAINING PACK

Gas Monitoring

Developed by ENOTEK ENGINEERING

Prepared by : Zulhusni Ahmad

 BW Gas Alert Max XT II
Flammable gas detectors are typically categorised into this group. Besides
asphyxiation, flammable gases are generally not direct toxic and therefore,
the strategic position of detectors is where the gas is expected to
accumulate based on its relative density to air (heavier or lighter). The
device complete with build in pump form initial gas testing for AGT in
the first place before done continuous gas monitoring.

INITIAL GAS TEST MONITORING

BW Gas Alert Micro Clip XL

In such systems, the concern is that an asphyxiate or toxic gas is directly
hazardous to personnel. The position of the gas detectors is based on the normal
operating zone for people in the application area. At this point this set of detectors
involved with life safety system. Only acting as personnel gas monitoring
without suction pump (every affected personnel must possess one unit)
SECONDARY PERSONNEL GAS MONITORING
A gas detector is a device that detects the presence of gases in an area, often as part of a safety system. This type of
equipment is used to detect a gas leak or other emissions and can interface with a control system so a process can be
automatically shut down. A gas detector can sound an alarm to operators in the area where the leak is occurring, giving
them the opportunity to leave. This type of device is important because there are many gases that can be harmful to
organic life, such as humans or animals
  HYDROGEN SULFIDE is a colorless gas with the characteristic foul odor
of rotten egg. It is very poisonous, corrosive, and flammable.
 Hydrogen sulfide is produced from microbial breakdown of organic
matter in absence of oxygen , such as swamps and sewers.
 This process is commonly known as anaerobic digestion by sulfate-
reducing microorganisms.
 Also happen in volcanic gases, natural gas, and in some sources of well
water.
 Reading must be always at zero 0.

 OXYGEN is a colorless, odorless gas.

 We’re breathing oxygen nearly every
second of every day and it’s clearly very
important.
 Insufficient of oxygen consumption may
cause dizziness and death.
 The brain can survive for up to about six
minutes after the heart stops. The brain
may survive the lack of oxygen. After
about six minutes without CPR,
however, the brain begins to die.
 Ideal oxygen reading at 20.9

Types of Gas Detection

  CARBON MONOXIDE is a gas and is found in air.
 Carbon monoxide are poisonous to humans and, unfortunately, it cannot be
detected by humans as it has no taste or smell and cannot be seen.
 The main sources of additional carbon monoxide are motor vehicle exhaust and
some industrial activities, such as making steel.
 Tobacco smoke is one of the main indoor sources of carbon monoxide.
 Carbon monoxide affects healthy and unhealthy people.
 Increased levels of carbon monoxide reduce the amount of oxygen carried by
hemoglobin around the body in red blood cells.
 The result is that vital organs, such as the brain, nervous tissues and the heart, do
not receive enough oxygen to work properly.
 PEL for carbon monoxide is 25ppm up to ceiling limit 3 times from PEL.

 Lowest concentration (percentage) of a gas or

vapor in air capable of producing a flash of fire in
presence of an ignition source (arc, flame, heat).
 Concentrations lower than LEL are 'too lean' to
burn. Also called lower flammable limit (LFL).
 LEL capturing concentration of flammable gas
might accumulate in reading of percentage %.
 Reading for LEL should be always at zero 0.

Types of Gas Detection

 Bump testing kits act as a quality check for gas detectors by passing challenge gases over the sensors in an
attempt to activate the alarm systems. By doing so you ensure that your gas detectors respond properly and are
capable of keeping you and your employees with OSHA compliant and safe in hazardous working environments.

 To tally the reading display at gas detector to the gas composition figure inside bump test kit.

Bump Test
  The following are Shell’s 12 Life Saving Rules and how they should be followed by employees and contractors.
The bottom line is, if you choose to break the rules, you choose not to work for Shell.
 The air should be tested to prevent explosions and/or make sure the workers and people on-site can breathe the
air safely.

• Confirm with the Supervisor or the Person in

Charge of the work that the air is tested.
• Confirm with the Supervisor or the Person in Compulsory to
Charge of the work that it is safe to start work.
• Stop work if you smell gas
conduct gas test
when required.

If you are a Gas Tester you should:

Understand which tests the Work Permit requires and how often.
Use certified equipment for the tests.
If you are the Supervisor or the Person in Charge of the work you
should:
Confirm that gas testing is carried out as per Work Permit.
Request more gas tests if necessary to keep the workers safe.
Confirm that it is safe to start work.

Shell 12 LSR Related to gas test

 For any hot work in the extent of these hazardous areas – A permit to work must be applied and contractors are
expected to be compliant with the GDS 08.080 (Retail principles for conducting of fuels system related hot work
activities) MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

DETAILS RADIUS

Grated pit
0.5 meter
Oil water separator
Below ground dip &
1 meter
filling points
Tank vent pipes 2 meter
Above ground filling
4 meter
points
Dispensing pump 4.1 meter
Fuelling area 15 meter

Area to Conduct Gas Test and Hazardous Area

 Limited means of entry and exit Confined Space and Definition
 Not intended of human occupancy/daily use
 May/could contain a hazardous atmosphere
 Have atmospheric pressure
 Totally closed/partially closed (excavation pit)
 Has a limited and restricted for entry and exit (ex. Tank, vessels, silos, pits, vaults, hopper)

Types of Confined Space and Definition

 Lack of oxygen (breathing)
 Number of occupants
 Hazardous atmospheric
 Chemical gas (leakage)
 Ventilation
 Site condition/work area
 Disturbance - noise/obstacle/communications
 Work hazard

Hazards of Confined Space

 Proceed the
AGT Perform initial Reading
entrance
gas test PASS
procedure

First step
Reading
Ventilation
FAIL

Second step
Cleaning (draining or purging)

Method to Conduct Gas Test for Confined Space

 MHT confined space entrance checklist Gas monitoring atmospheric reading

Confined space entrance & hot work in hazardous area are HIGH RISK work based on SHELL table
matrix. Compulsory documents required WCF, JHA & PTW

Internal TBT form brief detail related CSE work Health declaration form for authorized entrance

Documentation Required Gas Test