National codes such as the NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, National Fire Alarm Protection Association and international standards like EN 60079-29 provide considerable prescriptive guidance and performance-based requirements on how fire and gas systems should be designed and deployed within a facility. Process plants and facilities also look to the International Electrotechnical
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Debunked! Three myths about WirelessHART Gas Detection
Wireless process instrumentation has been available and widely used for many years, and that includes wireless gas detectors. Yet many users are still cautious about implementing such a technology in their facilities. Here are three myths surrounding WirelessHART gas detection technology and information to debunk them so users can gain a proper understanding and consideration
3 Ways to enhance gas monitoring
The implications of failing to detect gas leaks can impact the environment and workers’ health. Facilities are turning to smart, connected technologies when it comes to the accurate detection of odorless and invisible gases. Below are three ways automation can help improve gas detection. Deploy wireless sensors to increase monitoring density Deploying wireless sensors is a
Fixed gas detection for temporary monitoring
Gas detection is a key part of a modern plant’s safety and asset monitoring system. Most plants likely have a permanent gas detection setup to alert operators when there are critical issues. Temporary systems can help when a permanent solution isn’t needed. What isn’t thought about as often is areas that may not need gas
Recommended practice for antenna positioning for wireless devices
We recently had a case where our customer needed to place a detector high on a tank and the nearest gateway was about 150 ft below the walkway. There were not enough wireless instruments to relay the signal and the antenna was fixed to the detector. The device would not sync with the gateway until
How often should I calibrate my gas detector?
When we think of gas detector calibration and how often it must be performed, it is dependent on many variables. First and foremost is determining if a gas sensor is out of calibration. The best way to establish this is through a “bump” or functional test using a certified standard gas mixture of known concentration.
Wired vs. Wireless Gas Detection
Instrumentation today is far more capable and advanced than just a decade ago. Microprocessors continue to get more powerful and continue to reduce the power needed to perform tasks. However, the smart detectors and sensors today can operate reliably for years on a battery without any loss of performance. With wireless technology able to carry
6 Reasons to use WirelessHART Gas Detection
Using wireless communication for tough industrial applications is not a new concept. In fact, the technology has been around for more than 30 years, with the use of proprietary radios. However, with the modernization of industrial networks and the emergence of the Industrial Internet of Things, there has been an increasing demand for secure standardized industrial wireless technologies, or open
Aging plant infrastructure in process manufacturing
What does aging plant infrastructure mean for instrumentation users? In 2013, The Economist published a report about the impact of aging infrastructure in the process manufacturing industry. The study explored how aging infrastructure has affected process manufacturing operations globally and identified broad strategies that corporations are implementing to overcome the problems associated with this inevitable
UE’s Innovative Solution to Difficult Problems in Methane Emissions
The Importance of Natural Gas and Methane Emission Reduction For decades, the oil and gas industry has dubbed natural gas a “transition fuel” believed to provide the missing link in the transformation of the North American energy supply from abundant, established sources like coal to emerging, renewable sources like solar and wind. After all, natural
