A single gas detector uses a single sensor to measure only one gas at a time. Single gas detectors are an excellent solution for customers, who know what they are dealing with.
Some single gas detectors are sustainable, and fully serviceable with all parts replaceable. Disposable single gas detectors have a run time for either 1, 2 or even 3 years, continuously. Calibration can be done manually or with fully automated docking stations.
Here is a list of which single gas detector can be used in a specific application.
Oxygen – Nitrogen applications
Many companies use nitrogen in packaging, producing, or cooling. Nitrogen is not toxic, but can cause the Oxygen levels in the atmosphere to drop. This can lead to the hazards of oxygen deficiency.
Carbon Monoxide – Boiler rooms and utility companies
CO poisoning is one of the biggest gas related hazards since boilers or central heating systems often lack proper maintenance. Lack of proper and regular maintenance in a central heating system or boiler can produce high amounts of carbon monoxide, which can even exceed the deathly threshold of the gas.
Hydrogen Sulphide – Refineries and Waste
In a refinery plant is working with ‘sour’ oil, H2S poses a fatal danger to the workers. The gas smells like rotten eggs and people often think it can be easily detected. But the gas paralyses the sense of smell itself at higher concentrations. This may lead people to a false sense of safety. H2S is also produced in high concentrations in rotting waste.
Ammonia – Agriculture and cooling
Ammonia is used as a coolant in many installations and agriculture applications. It is also used to produce fertilizer. NH3 can enter the body through different means other than the respiratory systems and may even get absorbed through the skin.
Ozone – Cleaning
With the corona virus pandemic, many companies, hospitals, and other installations started using Ozone for cleaning since it can kill anything, including viruses. It is deadly to germs, cost efficient and detectable. Unfortunately, Ozone is deadly to humans too.
H202 – Cleaning
Hydrogen Peroxide is famous for its use in hair dyes and cleaning. Many cleaning agents use hydrogen peroxide and you can often find it in industrial cleaning and hospitals.
PH3 – Phosphine
Phosphine is a fumigant, commonly used in the shipping industry.
The list is long. There are different sensors available for various gases.
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