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Gases and vapors are omnipresent in industrial operations. In order to adequately protect people and buildings, hazardous areas must always be closely monitored. This is because dangerous gas concentrations can occur at any time. Gas leaks, which can be caused by wear and vibrations, also pose a major risk that can be averted with the right gas detection system.
Below you will find more information on the various application areas of INOSENT gas detectors in Industry.
Nowadays, a reliable gas warning system is an indispensable safety measure in a wide variety of places: after all, gases and vapors are used on a daily basis for gas heating or cooling systems, for example. Various hazardous gases are also produced during fermentation processes and combustion. They can be explosive or toxic as well as colorless, odorless and tasteless. Gases and vapors must therefore be monitored expertly and accurately around the clock.
Gases are frequently used or released in industrial plants – whether chemical and petrochemical, manufacturing, processing, waste water, storage or power generation. There are numerous risks: Toxic, explosive or asphyxiating gases can be dangerous if they escape or accumulate unnoticed. To protect people, the environment and systems, a professional gas warning device / gas detector / gas detector with suitable gas detectors and a permanently installed gas warning system are essential.
In industrial environments, it is often not possible to monitor every potential source of danger manually – processes run 24 hours a day, rooms are large and gases can collect unnoticed. A gas warning system monitors automatically and permanently – even when no one is present.
Protect employees and health
Many industrial gases have no color or odor, or their effects only occur at certain concentrations. Without automatic detection, a dangerous condition can remain undetected. A gas detector issues early warnings so that employees can be evacuated in good time or protective measures can be taken.
Prevention of accidents, explosions and damage to the environment or the system
Leaks of flammable gases or gas mixtures can create explosive atmospheres. A gas warning system detects such hazards in advance and triggers an alarm – long before ignition or poisoning can occur.
Plant operational safety and continuity
Reliable gas monitoring makes it possible to detect leaks or dangerous concentrations at an early stage – long before they lead to failure, production downtime or costly damage. Gas detection systems therefore help to maintain production safety and economic stability.
Compliance with safety and environmental standards Legal regulations and standards on occupational health and safety and environmental requirements often apply to industrial operations. In order to comply with these regulations and minimize the risk of operational or legal consequences, professional gas detection is essential.
As a rule, a complete industrial gas detection system is made up of these components:
Gas detectors / sensors – These continuously monitor the air or atmospheric conditions for toxic gases, combustible gases, oxygen deficiency or other hazardous substances. Depending on the type of gas, different sensor technologies are used (e.g. electrochemical, catalytic, infrared, etc.).
Gas monitors / evaluation unit – It receives the signals from the sensors, analyzes them and makes a comparison with defined set points. An alarm or protective reaction is triggered if the limit values are exceeded.
Alarm and control systems – In the event of danger, they can trigger audible and visual warnings, automatically control ventilation or extraction systems, stop processes or initiate evacuations.
Optional: Sampling systems, data logging and interfaces – In complex industrial plants, it can be crucial to record measured values, create logs or link the gas detection system to the building management or production control system.
This creates an automated, seamless monitoring system that works 24 hours a day – even without staff on site.
A gas warning system is advisable in many industrial plants:
An industrial gas warning system has considerable advantages over individual mobile detectors: It ensures continuous monitoring, automated intervention, high reliability and protection for people, nature and facilities. In complex, gas-critical or potentially explosive areas – such as the chemical industry, processing, storage or energy generation – a gas detection system is often standard and indispensable.
A long-term safety system that minimizes risks and creates a safe working environment is possible through well thought-out planning, regular maintenance and suitable Gas detectors; this also increases operational safety.
