Overview
Gas detection is a crucial safety process used in various industries to identify and measure the presence of gases in an environment. This is important in environments where toxic or combustible gases can pose a risk to human health or safety. Modern gas detectors employ sensors to detect gases like carbon monoxide, methane and hydrogen sulphide. The data collected from the sensors can trigger alarms, activate ventilation systems, or shut down processes to mitigate risks.
Typical Applications
Gas detection is essential in industries such as oil and gas, mining, chemicals, waste management and more to prevent accidents and ensure workplace safety.
Some typical applications include:
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Car Parks
Car parks, typically enclosed or underground spaces for vehicle storage, may contain harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and petrol vapours, necessitating gas detection systems to ensure air quality and safety.
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Industrial Facilities
Industrial facilities are large-scale production sites that manufacture goods, often releasing volatile organic compounds, ammonia, and particulate matter. Gas detection is vital to safeguard worker health and environmental compliance.
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Oil & Gas Industry
The oil and gas industry involves the exploration, extraction, refining and transporting of oil and gas. These sites are prone to methane, hydrogen sulphide, and other explosive gases, necessitating advanced gas detection for safety and operational efficiency.
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Mining
Mining is often carried out at extraction sites for minerals and metals where methane, carbon monoxide and radon can accumulate. Effective gas detection is crucial to prevent explosions and ensure miners’ safety.
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Confined Spaces
Confined spaces including small or restricted areas such as tanks, silos or tunnels, can trap toxic gases or have low oxygen levels. Gas monitoring is essential for safe entry and work.
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Utilities
Critical infrastructure facilities managing water, electricity, and gas supply can be exposed to chlorine, sulphur dioxide and other hazardous gases and require robust detection systems to ensure public and worker safety.
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Hazardous Material Handling
Facilities where chemicals and hazardous wastes are processed or stored can be subject to toxic, flammable or corrosive gases, therefore, gas detection is necessary to prevent health risks and accidents.
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Commercial Buildings
Structures that include offices, shopping centres and parking garages, where maintenance areas may accumulate carbon monoxide and other gases, require detection systems for safety.
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Environmental Monitoring
The practice of assessing air, water, and soil quality to detect pollutants like ozone, nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter can generate or uncover various gases. Gas detection is critical to track environmental health and compliance.
The Oggioni Gas Detection Range
Oggioni S.R.L. was founded in 1996. They quickly became the main supplier for sensors for detecting toxic or explosive gases and overtime have held their place in the market by offering technical support and qualified after-sales assistance services.
Oggioni S.R.L. is committed, together with university institutes, to the research and development of new technologies to create reliable and innovative gas detection solutions. They strive to create products that provide their customers with exceptional performance to deliver the maximum degree of safety while maintaining cost.
In 2021, Oggioni S.R.L. joined the DEF Network (an international, independent network of fire safety experts) , which provides new development perspectives.
Oggioni currently have a variety of gas detection products on the market, including:
Car Park Gas Detection Range
The Car Park Gas detection range includes gas detectors suitable for continuous monitoring of combustible or toxic substances in the atmosphere. These detectors are well suited to workplaces, car parking areas and industrial sites where it is necessary to monitor air quality. There is also a double channel gas detector available for car parks to detect two different gases, such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and LPG or gasoline vapours, simultaneously.
DUST Gas Detection Range
The DUST Gas Detection range is designed to detect a wide range of explosive, toxic and oxygen gases. DUST gas detectors provide instant identification of gas type via their front panel and are easy to install. They provide automatic recognition of connected sensors and auto-calibration and have a small footprint and low power consumption. The DUST range of gas detectors are housed in an IP65 rated meaning they are highly resistant to dust.
RAS Gas Detection Range
The RAS Gas Detection range is designed to detect a wide range of explosive, toxic and oxygen gases. These detectors provide instant identification of gas type via their front panel with three different colours. They are easy to install, with automatic recognition of connected sensors and auto-calibration, and have a small footprint and low power consumption.
Why Choose Eurofyre?
- Complete System Supplier
- Eurofyre supplies all aspects of gas detection including Oggioni Gas Detection systems and their associated products and can provide expert advice and consultation.
- Demonstration and Training
- We offer demonstrations and expert training on a range of systems, including gas detection systems, in our very own sophisticated training facility.
- After-Sales Support
- Eurofyre offers both on-site and telephone support to assist you in ensuring that your system is fully functional and operating at maximum efficiency. Our after-sales care and support are second to none.
