GAS DETECTION
INSTALLING COMPLIANT TECHNOLOGY Refrigerant gas leaks are the foremost contributor to energy loss in modern HVAC stores. When a leak occurs, an HVAC system or cold store needs to work harder to maintain the equipment’s cooling or heating capacity, using more energy than normal, leading to a potentially large rise in electricity bills. The key to limiting exposure to F-gas and
risk of injury lies in the early detection of any gas release. The latest generation of sophisticated yet compact gas leak detectors can pinpoint a comprehensive range of refrigerants including Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). This ensures not only a company’s workforce remains safe but also the environment. It is worth considering that a small
continuous leak, left unrepaired for three months, could use an extra 10kW in electricity – equivalent to approximately £1,400 in energy bills – once the leak becomes critical. This is why some leading detection systems on the market have a proven return-on- investment of just two years, and that is without taking into consideration the cost of repairs to an existing faulty system. As well as leak detectors, sophisticated
refrigerant sensors equipment is available with signalling alarms, LED lights that indicate the presence and status of each
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sensor and also audio/visual alarms to alert staff of trapped personnel. A gas detection system will help ensure that
leaks are quickly identified and repaired at the first opportunity. This minimises the risk to the health and safety of employees, complies with the requirements of the EU F-Gas Regulations, supports the DSEAR legislation and can save businesses money.
As accountability becomes a hot topic in
regards to general health, safety and environmental concerns, businesses need to invest in robust systems to help manage ongoing risk, compliance and maintain a strong positive reputation for potential customers.
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