8 October 2009

Hazardous gas detection by open path science

“We are the first company in the world to go through all three certifications: FM, CSA, and ATEX for our product,” said Jean Berthold, Senscient vice president.

Senscient said it has developed the first new hazardous gas sensing technology in 20 years. Using their patented Enhanced Laser Diode Spectroscopy (ELDS) technology, its Series 1000 and Series 2000 ELDS Open Path Gas Detection Systems provide great benefits.

ELDS technology detects two or more gases selectively with discreet communications outputs from one line-of-sight gas detection system at a 60% savings.

It can detect methane and hydrogen sulphide in sour gas and propane and butane in LPG.

ELDS technology provides open path system for toxic gas detection fully certified to FM, CSA, and ATEX standards.

ELDS technology offers significantly greater sensitivity for combustible gases than conventional open path systems enabling effective detection of hazardous gases in an early warning system at concentrations of flammable gas well below the explosive level and well before the toxic-gas concentrations have reached OSHA-regulated levels harmful to human life.