Hydrogen is a combustible gas that is difficult to detect and easily ignitable on contact with open flames, electrical sparks or static discharge. This fast, ultrasonic gas-leak detector (photo) quickly detects the ultrasonic noise generated by the escaping gas at a distance from the leak source. It detects the gas at leak initiation regardless of ventilation rate, gas dilution or the direction of the leak, and without the gas having to make physical contact with a sensor element. This makes it an ideal choice for detection in vessels and pipes in open and ventilated areas. The detector, which is based on robust microphone technology, has a detection radius for hydrogen up to 8 m at a leak rate of 0.01 kg/s. The detectors are SIL suitability rated and hold relevant C-UL and ATEX certifications. — General Monitors, Lake Forest, Calif.
Manage Hydrogen Hazards in Plant Environments
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