Toxic gas detector is a device that is designed to detect the presence of hazardous gases in the air. These devices are commonly used in industrial settings, such as chemical plants, oil refineries, and manufacturing facilities, where the release of toxic gases can pose a serious health and safety risk to workers and the surrounding environment.
Toxic gas detector works by using sensors that can detect specific types of gases, such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, chlorine, or ammonia. The sensors typically use electrochemical, infrared, or catalytic technologies to detect the gas and trigger an alarm when its concentration exceeds a certain level.
Applications
- Chemical plants.
- Oil and gas refineries.
- Manufacturing facilities.
- Mining operations.
- Laboratories.
- Food processing facilities.
Standards and Certifications
- International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
- IEC 60079-29-1
- NFPA 72
- ANSI/ISA-12.13.0
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification
- ATEX certification
- International Electrotechnical Commission (IECEx) certification
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