All flammable fluids that have a conductivity less than 100 pS/M can present a unique danger due to their ability to build up large static charges during transfer or storage. Uncontrolled static discharge from a charged fluid can result in a catastrophic explosion if it occurs in the presence of explosive vapors. The continuous monitoring or spot testing of fluid conductivity can assist you in reducing the risk associated with static charge generation. This firm has developed a line of continuous in-line and laboratory sensors that measure the conductivity of liquids in the 0 – 2,000 pS/M and 0 – 200,000 pS/M range. The latest products are the Ex certified JF-1A-MR, a multi range in-line conductivity sensor, and the JF-1A-HH/CM handheld sensors for laboratory measurement. — D-2 Inc., Pocasset, Mass.
Conductivity sensors can reduce the risk of explosions
| By Chemical Engineering