iv Gas Detection - UK Focus Latest Gas Detectors Showcased at EIC Connect Oil & Gas 2012
Gas detection specialist Crowcon (UK) showcased their latest portable and fixed gas detectors for the oil and gas industry at EIC Connect Oil & Gas 2012 in Manchester between 27-28 November.
Among the new products shown were the Crowcon ‘Clip’ and ‘Clip+’ single-gas, fixed-life personal gas detectors. Simple to use, they are designed with one thing in mind: compliance with regulations and company procedures in the oil and gas industry. Ideal for use in hazardous areas, they offer reliable and durable fixed life monitoring in a compact, lightweight and maintenance-free package. Application-focused features include hibernation and changeable alarm levels, as well as user friendly gas test and calibration solutions.
Crowcon also showcased a number of other new portable gas detection products, including the Gas-Pro portable confined space entry gas detector and the T3 Gas Tester, an un-powered gas test unit for the Tetra 3 portable gas detector.
In addition, the new IRmax infrared (IR) flammable fixed gas detector was on display. Unlike conventional IR gas detectors, IRmax does not use heaters to prevent condensation on windows and mirrors. Instead, its optical components are treated with a highly durable hydrophobic coating called STAY- CLIR that completely prevents signal faults due to condensation.
Reader Reply Card No. Gas Detection Solution that Exceeds Industry Standards
South West Water has recently implemented an Industrial Scientific iNet gas detection program supplied by Eolas Technology (UK). “iNet is a gas detection solution that exceeds the highest industry standards for monitoring gas hazards, maintaining gas detection equipment, and managing gas conditions in the workplace” said Chris Kennedy Managing Director of Eolas Technology.
With their historical focus on safety and continuous improvement South West Water has been one of the safest companies to work for in the water industry. “One of our biggest concerns was the management of our fleet and ensuring that all the detectors were fully operational and would alarm in the event of a gas exposure” said Sam Woollacott of South West Water.
The iNet program continually monitors for conditions such as low, empty or expired calibration gas, marginal or failed sensors, and days since last calibration. The system incorporates a fully automated daily bump (function) test to ensure each detector is operational before it is used. Weekly e-mail reports are sent on the status of the instrument fleet and immediate reports are sent when a problem is detected. "The iNet solution will solve the issues we had related to maintenance and record-keeping of our gas monitoring equipment” said Sam Woollacott of South West Water.
Should a malfunction occur, iNet will initiate the delivery of a ready-to-use replacement monitor to the appropriate South West Water site. The original instrument is then sent back in a prepaid shipping package. iNet is a total-cost-of-ownership program that eliminates the most cost-intensive and time-consuming tasks involved with managing a gas detection fleet.
South West Water now have a gas detection program that places them at the forefront of their industry ensuring that the safety of their personnel is safeguarded and provides full visibility into the operation of their gas detection fleet.
Reader Reply Card No. Moves at Murco
Murco (Ireland), a Bacharach Company, are pleased to announce the appointment of Derek Ryan as General Manager. Derek takes over the reins from Ian Dunlop a long time employee of Murco whose hard work and dedication has helped position Murco as a market leader in refrigerant gas detection. Derek is a proven, experienced business leader with over 25 years of management, operations, supply chain and global sales experience in the electronics industry.
Since Murco was acquired by Bacharach last year the company has
experienced rapid growth; Derek’s focus will be on improving Murco’s overall performance and building the processes needed to support and strengthen the company’s ability to provide the best solutions to the worldwide market of fixed gas detection instruments.
Speaking about the move Bacharach’s President Stacy Brovitz said “It is with mixed emotions that Ian Dunlop leaves Murco but I am delighted to announce that he is not venturing too far from his roots as he plans to pursue his own gas detection field service company and has been appointed Murco’s first Factory Authorised Service Provider. Ian’s experience in the field allows us at Murco to now provide you, our customers with an even greater after sales service for all our fixed products”.
Reader Reply Card No. Consistent and Accurate Results
a1-cbiss (UK) are the UK’s distributor of the GASTEC gas detector tube systems. The GASTEC tube sampling system is designed to work in a multitude of applications offering a low cost and quick method of gas detection.
The GASTEC pump offers a sleek ergonomic design and has the ability to detect up to 600 gases, vapours and particulates.
The unique colorimetric tube technology displays results in a short time without requiring lab analysis making them the perfect gas detection method for sampling on remote sites and sites that need instant results.
QROS is the leading provider of onsite chemical analysis; they offer a comprehensive suite of onsite analytical techniques for contaminated land and water projects. They have been involved in a number of high profile projects, including the 2012 Olympics site and currently the London Cross Rail project where they analyse soil samples from the excavations to ensure compliance with waste disposal criteria. The versatility and competitive price of the GASTEC tubes are ideal for QROS’ project needs.
Colin Green, Managing Director of QROS, discussed the success of the project “We chose the GASTEC brand of colorimetric tubes as, after lengthy testing, we found that the GASTEC tubes provided the most consistent and accurate results for our chlorinated solvent screening application. We place the GASTEC tubes in a QROS designed heating unit and use the GASTEC sampling pump to repeatedly extract the exact amount required for analysis. The level of customer service provided by a1-cbiss has been of an excellent standard; they provided us with a fair price and always ensure that the tubes are delivered the next day ready for onsite testing. The pump works extremely well and we will continue to use a1-cbiss as a future supplier for all our GASTEC needs”
Reader Reply Card No. Reader Reply Card No. 157 IET November / December 2012
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