Engineering:Explosive gas leak detector

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An explosive gas leak detector is a device used to detect explosive gas leaks in enclosed spaces. Typically, a local alarm will be triggered, and optionally a remote alarm may also be connected.

Application

Carbon monoxide detectors will not detect explosive mixtures; thus the device is often recommended to complement the CO detector. Combination explosive gas leak and carbon monoxide detectors exist.[1][2]

Placement

A detector for propane is best placed down low near the floor, as propane is heavier than air.[3] A detector for natural gas (city gas) is best placed up high, near the ceiling.[3] Some detectors can detect both natural gas or propane, but this requires a compromise location.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Fixed flammable gas detector systems on offshore installations: optimization and assessment of effectiveness (PDF) (Technical report). UK Health and Safety Executive. 2017. Research Report RR1123.
  2. ↑ Tross, Kasey (2024-01-09). "The Best Gas Leak Detectors" (in en-US). https://www.safewise.com/resources/best-gas-leak-detectors/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "What is Natural Gas" (in en). https://portal.ct.gov/PURA/Gas-Pipeline-Safety/What-is-Natural-Gas. 
  4. ↑ "Kos Galatsis - Environmental air quality monitoring solutions" (in en-US). https://galatsis.com/. 



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