THE ROLE OF COMBUSTIBLE AND TOXIC GAS DETECTORS IN INDUSTRIAL PLANT SAFETY

摘要

These and myriad other combustible and toxic gases are found in industrial processing and manufacturing settings - whether they are used in the actual processing or are byproducts of processes. That's why industrial plants need a gas detection network to mitigate risk in all areas where combustible or toxic gases could create a workplace hazard for life safety. Life safety gas detection systems require not only the ability to detect leaking combustible or toxic gases - but also to mitigate risk through action. According to IEC 60079-29 Series standards and IEC 62990 Series standards under development, a life safety gas system does more than detect the presence of combustible and toxic gases. It must be able to provide alarm notification if data from the gas detectors hits a certain threshold. It must also have the ability to take corrective actions such as increasing ventilation, closing a valve or door, or de-energizing equipment to mitigate risk.