Gas Sense Gas Detection Solutions for  Light Industry and Commercial Applications

Gas Sense Commercial Detection Systems

GS-BC.V Series Gas Detectors

The GS-BC.V line of industrial gas detectors provides a robust, cost-effective solution, suitable for use in a variety of light and heavy industrial environments. GS-BC.V detectors are optimized for applications in ATEX Zones 1 and 2.

GS-300 Series Gas Detectors

The GS-300 line of gas detectors is engineered to function seamlessly as a streamlined autonomous solution or a reliable field-level element of our advanced analogue and addressable systems.

H-300 Series Gas Detectors

The H-300 line of addressable gas detectors provides a flexible solution for centralized monitoring in residential or commercial spaces such as hotels, hospitals, apartment complexes and etc.

GA-ADR Addressable Controller

The GA-ADR addressable controller offers easy setup and flexible operation. Connect, monitor and configure up to 247 detectors on a single Modbus serial line. Create automation zones and expand the system through our modular architecture.

GA-300 Series Analogue Controllers

The GA-300 controller is an easy-to-use, cost-effective solution for projects that require 1-4 detection zones. It is a highly reliable analogue unit, equipped with all necessary functionality for industrial and commercial detector monitoring.

Ensuring safety and compliance in light industry and commercial spaces

An insight into the potential hazards and the available Gas Sense solutions.

Introduction

Commercial and light industrial gas detection applications are often associated with human consumption. Farming, distilleries, food/beverage processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing, as well as restaurants, commercial kitchens and hotels are among the many industries that rely on the use of various gases in their core operations. However, the presence of these gases, if not properly monitored and controlled, also poses significant risks to human health, livestock, assets and the environment. Below is a brief outline of the main gas hazards across these industries.

Farming and Agriculture

Gas hazards in farming and agriculture mainly arise from anaerobic digestion and decomposition of organic material, leading to the release of gases such as methane (CH4), hydrogen sulphide (H2S), ammonia (NH3), carbon dioxide (CO2), and nitrous oxide (NO2). These processes are an indellible part of operations within farming and agriculture, making the related gas safety challenges a regular issue. They create diverse risks for plant and personnel, including combustion risks (CH4, NH3), asphyxiation (H2S, NH3, CO2, NO2) and are also a primary contributor to global greenhouse emissions.

Food and Beverage Processing

The list of dangerous substances used in food processing includes the flammable gases used in steam boilers, the release of carbon dioxide during fermentation, and the risk of explosion from combustible dust (e.g. generated during grain milling). Additionally, Ethanol vapors and nitrogen used in distillation pose risks of fire, explosions, and asphyxiation if leaks occur.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical production involves the use of flammable solvents, toxic APIs, nitrogen for inerting, and disinfectant agents during cleaning processes. Aside from the dangers of inherent toxicities, some of them (particularly Nitrogen) carry the risk of asphyxiation due to oxygen displacement.

Commercial and Hospitality

In the hospitality sector, the use of combustible hydrocarbons such as methane and LPG in commercial heating and cooking is common practice. While their effectiveness is undeniable, the same could be said about the risks associated with their use. The dangers of accumulation of explosive concentrations make consistent monitoring a necessity. Furthermore the growing array of commonly used A2L, A2 and A3 flammable refrigerants also demands increased attention from a regulatory perspective.
The full scope of the challenges in ensuring HVAC-R safety in this sector also entails a consideration of the toxicity of by-products of combustion, such as carbon monoxide, as well as inherently toxic substances such as ammonia (NH3) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
Across this wide array of applications, the nature of the processes and the parameters of protected areas is incredibly diverse, but many of the dangerous substances and relaterd risks tend to recur. For this reason, gas detection systems are crucial for ensuring a timely identification and resolution of explosion, toxicity and asphyxiation hazards.
Selecting the appropriate gas detection system is the first and most important step towards ensuring worker safety, asset preservation, regulatory compliance and the minimization of adverse environmental impact.