Posted on: 09. 27. 19
Gas leak detection is a true need in any facility, and part of our services is to provide information about quality equipment in the oil and gas industry. So, while most of our focus rests in the procurement of oil and gas, we think it’s important to discuss some of the technological advancements within the safety of the oil and gas industry.
Gas Leak Detection and the Safety of Your Facility
We would like to start a series of safety posts that relate to different aspects of a facility or rig. Starting with gas leak detection, here are four of the most popular types of detection tech oil and gas production facilities should utilize to keep employees safe.
Solid-State Sensing
Solid-state sensors are detectors that need to be in periodical direct contact with the gasses they are used to warn workers about. Without this periodic exposure at a drilling site or facility, they become desensitized and may experience inverse long-term effects.
However, with the proper maintenance and exposure to target gasses, these sensors have the ability to last for at least a decade and become sensitive to a wide range of gasses that could harm workers on a site. The benefits of this equipment cannot be underestimated.
Electrochemical Detection
For an accurate, reliable response to dangerous gasses, electrochemical detection is a great route for your facility’s safety. Electrochemical detectors have sensing electrodes on their bodies that enable them to quickly sense and warn employees about toxins in the air like:
- Hydrogen Sulfide
- Hydrogen Chloride
- Carbon Monoxide
The biggest pull for these detectors is their high accuracy, low power needs, and rapid response.
Ultrasonic Detection
One of the biggest technology trends pushing the industry forward in safety is the use of ultrasonic detectors. Acoustic sensors placed in these gas detectors actually grants them the ability to hear gas leaks. Humans don’t have the hearing capabilities to catch a gas leak in this way, and ultrasonic detectors are able to quickly sense gasses being released from high-pressure vessels.
Ultrasound is created within pressurized systems and can be detected at specific leak rates by ultrasonic detectors at facilities. Even though these types of gas detectors can sniff out a wide range of gasses, they are only able to be used with pressurized systems above 30 pounds per square inch.
Keep Your Equipment Functioning Properly With Pro-Gas, LLC
We have over 90-years of experience in the oil and gas industry. That’s why we are confident that our maintenance skills and choice of facility products can make a difference at your drill site or production facility. Experience the quality of Pro-Gas, LLC today. Contact us to learn more about our extensive product line.
