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West Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion
By Sensidyne, LP on 18 April 2013.
Our hearts go out to those injured and killed in the Waco, Texas fertilizer plant explosion and thier families. Details regarding this tragic event continue to evolve.
The West Fertilizer Co. plant in West, Texas had an air quality permit from the state to run a fertilizer mixing and storage facility.
FM Provides Approval Certificates for Sample Draw System
By Sensidyne, LP on 10 April 2013.
Factory Mutual (FM) has certified the new Sensidyne Gas Detection Sample Draw Systems for installation in Class 1 Division 2 areas.
Three Reasons Why A Universal Gas Detector Platform Makes the Job of Safety Managers Easier
By Sensidyne, LP on 12 December 2012.
One: Integration
Planning, staging, wiring, and installing gas detectors requires work and input from a cross functional team of experts. The challenges they face grow exponentially when dealing with different wiring schemas and instrument capability.
Selecting a Fixed Point Gas Monitor
By Sensidyne, LP on 27 September 2012.
Toxic and Combustible Gas Detectors for Industrial Applications
By Sensidyne, LP on 19 July 2012.
Sensidyne Point Gas Detectors and Gas Monitors
Advanced gas detectors, SMART sensors, global approvals — gas monitoring equipment to meet your application requirements.
SIL-2 Rated Gas Detector
By Sensidyne, LP on 19 July 2012.
Advanced Safety Integrity – The best solution for gas detection in critical safety applications.
SensAlert ASI provides enhanced protection and dependability for critical safety applications where personnel, processes, and facilities are at risk.
New Ammonia (NH3) Gas Detection Resources
By Sensidyne, LP on 4 June 2012.
Sensidyne has released new resources to assist industry and safety professionals with Ammonia leak monitoring and gas detection. A new Ammonia Gas Detection Application Guide provides information on Ammonia gas hazards and best practices for detection of Ammonia gas.
Sensidyne is a preferred supplier of fixed gas detection products for the process and manufacturing industries.
Pulp and Paper Mill Gas Hazards
By Sensidyne, LP on 1 March 2012.
Hazardous chemicals used in pulp and paper mills require careful handling and continuous monitoring to minimize threat to workers, processes, and nearby communities.
Chemical pulping techniques of the Kraft process occur in batch or continuous digesters where heat and white liquor are used to reduce wood chips to pulp. During this process glue holding the woodchips together, known as lignin, breaks down and mixes with the white liquor liberating Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) gas.
Video: Sensidyne Gas Detection for Commercial Applications
By Sensidyne, LP on 9 February 2012.
We posted a new video to our YouTube account here: http://youtu.be/FV7yEsGo6hk
Should I use Portable Gas Detectors or Fixed Gas Monitors?
By Sensidyne, LP on 28 December 2011.
Choosing between Portable (Personal) Gas Detectors and Fixed (Continuous) Gas Monitors
The advent of miniaturized electronics and gas sensors has resulted in the widespread adoption of portable or personal gas detection. However, the user should be aware that personal monitors must be functionally verified prior to each use! Verification includes confirming a charged battery, proving response to the target gases, and verification of alarm operation.
What is an Asphyxiant?
By Sensidyne, LP on 16 October 2011.
An asphyxiant gas is a gas that reduces or displaces the normal oxygen concentration in breathing air. Exposure for prolonged periods of oxygen depleted air will lead to death by asphyxiation (suffocation).
ATEX Certification and Equivalent United States Designations
By Sensidyne, LP on 13 October 2011.
This blog post is intended as a starting point to educate readers about ATEX standards and should not replace full research of the precise ATEX requirements.
Understanding Explosive Limits
By Sensidyne, LP on 13 October 2011.
Visitors to our websites often search for details on combustible or flammable gases since leaks and exposures of this gas type have created some of the most catastrophic industry events.
What is a Gas Flammability Limit?
By Sensidyne, LP on 13 October 2011.
Visitors to our websites often search for details on combustible or flammable gases since leaks and exposures of this gas type have created some of the most catastrophic industry events. We will post a series of articles helping to better explain the differences between flammability and combustibility, explosive limits, as well as present a gas tables for reference.
Welcome to GASinSITE
By Sensidyne, LP on 13 October 2011.
Today marks a small landmark for Sensidyne. Everyone starts somewhere. For us, this is our first blog post on our first public-corporate blog.
The mission of this blog is to provide insight, resources, and even commentary of interest to our readers regarding gas detection and the industries we serve. Much of the content will be written fresh information and shared because we believe it is of benefit to our customers (past and future).
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