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Revolutionary Ultracompact Sensor Enables Gas Detection via Smartphone

A team of researchers from Southeast University of China has developed a cutting-edge ultracompact sensing system that leverages the power of spoof surface plasmon resonance (SSPR) technology to enable adaptive and accurate gas detection using a smartphone. The research article detailing this breakthrough, titled "An Ultracompact Spoof Surface Plasmon Sensing...

Water Treatment: The Need For Gas Detection In Detecting Chlorine

Water utility companies help provide clean water for drinking, bathing, and industrial and commercial uses. Wastewater treatment plants and sewage systems help keep our waterways clean and sanitary. Throughout the water industry, the risk of gas exposure and gas-associated hazards are considerable. Harmful gases can be found in water tanks, service reservoirs,...

Wireless Gas Detection Systems: The Next Frontier in Industrial Safety and Environmental Monitoring

Exploring the Future: Wireless Gas Detection Systems as the Next Frontier in Industrial Safety and Environmental Monitoring Wireless gas detection systems are rapidly emerging as the next frontier in industrial safety and environmental monitoring. These innovative systems are transforming the way industries detect and respond to potential gas leaks, significantly enhancing...

The importance of Gas Detection in the Construction Industry

How to minimise gas hazards and risks with the application of advanced gas detection technology People who work in the construction industry can potentially be exposed to risks arising from hazardous gases. According to the HSE, in 2019/20 there were 8 fatalities and more than 200 non-fatal incidents related to harmful...

Should I use a O2 Detector to Monitor for CO2?

One question we get asked a lot is why can’t I fit an O2 gas detector to monitor for CO2? as CO2 is an asphyxiant. This article aims to answer why you need a CO2 detector, the toxic hazards associated with CO2. We will discuss the makeup of the air and how...

Keeping Yourself Gas Safe this Summer

Maintaining gas safety is equally crucial during the summer months as it is in winter. While gas central heating may be deactivated during summer, your boiler continues to serve hot water needs, and you may also rely on a gas cooker for cooking purposes. Additionally, it’s important to consider gas-powered...

What Are the Applications of Portable Gas Detectors?

Creating a safe working environment for personnel is a fundamental obligation for all employers. Of course, there are certain industries where the production, processing and subsequent accumulation of potentially dangerous gases is more of a concern than others, so gas detection is a particular priority.  While fixed gas detectors can provide continual data...

How Is Gas Monitored in Confined Spaces?

Due to their enclosed nature, confined spaces represent unique challenges when it comes to ensuring workplace safety. Concentrations of combustible or toxic gases can quickly build up to unsafe thresholds, while oxygen levels can quickly be depleted. As a result, it’s imperative that site owners implement robust protocols aimed at...

Why Is Refrigerant Detection Important?

There are a wide variety of gases and chemicals used as refrigerants in the cold storage, refrigeration and freezer sectors, as well as in any industry or workplace where air conditioning is in place. These gases provide a vital service in cooling the environment in question, but can pose a...

What Is Fence Line Monitoring?

Petroleum refineries, chemical plants, construction sites and other industrial facilities necessarily generate a lot of chemicals and gases. Due to the fact these sites are often located in or near residential areas, there is understandably much concern about the effect that the industrial emissions may have on local air quality...