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News Release from: Crowcon Detection Instruments | Subject: Vortex, Gasman and Tetra gas detectors
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 October 2004
Different approaches to protecting
against ammonia
Gas detectors to combat potentially fatal leaks of ammonia have been introduced in Brazil by General Instruments, the Sao Paulo-based distributor of Crowcon products.
Gas detectors to combat potentially fatal leaks of ammonia have been introduced in Brazil by General Instruments, the Sao Paulo-based distributor of Crowcon products Designed to protect both individuals and plant, the range of portable and fixed products is manufactured by British gas safety specialist Crowcon Detection Instruments
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 Feb 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Recent emergencies involving ammonia in Brazil have included a leak at a seafood plant resulting in over 80 casualties and two fatalities, as well as several other incidents of varying seriousness.
In most cases, the gas was used as a refrigerant for storing chilled and frozen foods.
Harmful at concentrations as low as 50 parts per million, ammonia causes inflammation of the eyes, nose and throat, as well as long-term damage to the lungs, liver and brain.
Users can ensure continuous protection with one of Crowcon's permanently installed monitoring systems.
Vortex, for example, allows a network of remote gas detectors covering an entire site to be monitored from a compact control unit, with individual displays showing the gas level measured at each detector.
In the event of a leak, user-configurable relays perform a range of automatic actions such as closing off valves, triggering external alarms and calling the emergency services.
For personnel protection, portable units such as the Gasman II are offered.
Despite weighing only 210g, this unobtrusive detector has a built-in datalogger so that employee exposure to ammonia can be checked and logged after use.
More sophisticated units include the Tetra, which offers up to four gas sensors for situations where other hazards such as methane or irregular oxygen levels are expected. Request a free brochure from Crowcon Detection Instruments ...
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