Gas Detection in the Chemical Manufacturing Industry
Chemical manufacturing is a vital sector of the global economy that involves the transformation of raw materials, such as oil, natural gas, minerals, and water, into thousands of different products that are essential for modern life. This industry is responsible for the large-scale production of chemicals that serve as building...
PID – The Ideal HazMat Response Tool
Photoionisation detectors (PIDs) are essential for detecting low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other harmful gases. Since many HazMat (Hazardous Material) incidents involve VOCs, the sensitivity of PIDs to these compounds makes them invaluable for HazMat operations. They are widely used for various applications, including: Initial assessment of...
IoT and Machine Learning for Pure Gas Detection
In a paper published in the journal Applied Sciences, researchers integrated the Internet of Things (IoT) with machine learning (ML) to distinguish pure gases in various applications. They networked gas sensors for continuous, real-time monitoring, generating data for ML models. Using supervised algorithms like random forests, they created accurate classification models based...
Understanding H2S Gas: A Silent Hazard in Industrial Environments
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is well known as a colorless, flammable gas with a distinctive “rotten egg” odor. It can also be deadly, particularly in industrial environments where it’s often produced. Awareness and preparedness are key to ensuring safety around any gas hazard; and not only having the right tools, but...
How Accurate is Your Gas Detector? Understanding Gas Detector Accuracy
Accurate gas detectors save lives and protect property. When choosing a gas detector, one can't underestimate the importance of precision and reliability. Choosing the right gas detector can mean the difference between safety and disaster. Understanding Gas Detector Accuracy When examining the accuracy of gas detectors, several factors come into play. Calibration, sensor type, and environmental conditions...
Gas Detection Using Enrichment-Enhanced Photoacoustic Spectroscopy
In a recent article published in Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, researchers introduced an innovative method called enrichment-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS). This technique improves the gas detection sensitivity of PAS by using vertical graphene (VG) as an enrichment material. The study explored VG's potential to improve the detection limit of nitric oxide...
Researchers develop a detector for continuously monitoring toxic gases
Most systems used to detect toxic gases in industrial or domestic settings can be used only once, or at best a few times. Now, researchers at MIT have developed a detector that could provide continuous monitoring for the presence of these gases, at low cost. The new system combines two existing...
Honeywell And Weatherford Partner To Deliver A New Emissions Management Solution For The Oil And Gas Industry
Honeywell and Weatherford today announced a partnership to deliver a comprehensive emissions management solution for the energy industry. The agreement combines Honeywell's emissions management suite with Weatherford's Cygnet SCADA platform, providing customers with a powerful tool to monitor, report, and take measures to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, flammable hydrocarbons, and other potentially dangerous...