In the oil and gas industry, fixed installation of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and flammable gas detectors is used as supplemental protection for personnel and facilities. According to Jitu Patel’s article, “Installation of Fixed H2S & Combustible Gas Detectors,” from the latest issue of the International Practice Specialty’s online technical publication World Focus, the function and limitations of gas detectors need to be better understood, especially when evaluating their application to specific operations.
Patel emphasizes the importance of regular calibration and maintenance backup for gas detection systems and offers guidelines for proper system design, location, installation, training and response.
Click here to learn how you can improve the safety and reliability of your gas detection systems.
Click here for information on the standard, "Accepted Practices for Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training Programs" [Z390.1-2006 (R2010)].
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