Gas detector

A gas detector is a device that detects the presence of gases in an area, often as part of a safety system. A
gas detector can sound an alarm to operators in the area where the leak is occurring, giving them the
opportunity to leave. This type of device is important because there are many gases that can be harmful to
organic life, such as humans or animals.

Gas detectors can be used to detect combustible, flammable and toxic gases, and oxygen depletion. This
type of device is used widely in industry and can be found in locations, such as on oil rigs, to monitor
manufacturing processes and emerging technologies such as photovoltaic. They may be used in
firefighting.

Gas leak detection is the process of identifying potentially hazardous gas leaks by sensors. Additionally a
visual identification can be done using a thermal camera These sensors usually employ an audible alarm to
alert people when a dangerous gas has been detected. Exposure to toxic gases can also occur in operations
such as painting, fumigation, fuel filling, construction, excavation of contaminated soils, landfill operations,
entering confined spaces, etc. Common sensors include combustible gas sensors, photoionization detectors,
infrared point sensors, ultrasonic sensors, electrochemical gas sensors, and metal–oxide–semiconductor
(MOS) sensors. More recently, infrared imaging sensors have come into use. All of these sensors are used
for a wide range of applications and can be found in industrial plants, refineries, pharmaceutical
manufacturing, fumigation facilities, paper pulp mills, aircraft and shipbuilding facilities, hazmat operations,
waste-water treatment facilities, vehicles, indoor air quality testing and homes.

History
Gas leak detection methods became a concern after the effects of harmful gases on human health were
discovered. Before modern electronic sensors, early detection methods relied on less precise detectors.
Through the 19th and early 20th centuries, coal miners would bring canaries down to the tunnels with them
as an early detection system against life-threatening gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and
methane. The canary, normally a very songful bird, would stop singing and eventually die if not removed
from these gases, signaling the miners to exit the mine quickly.

The first gas detector in the industrial age was the flame safety lamp (or Davy lamp) was invented by Sir
Humphry Davy (of England) in 1815 to detect the presence of methane (firedamp) in underground coal
mines. The flame safety lamp consisted of an oil flame adjusted to specific height in fresh air. To prevent
ignition with these lamps the flame was contained within a glass sleeve with a mesh flame arrestor. The
flames height varied depending on the presence of methane (higher) or the lack of oxygen (lower). To this
day, in certain parts of the world flame safety lamps are still in service.

The modern era of gas detection started in 1926–1927 with the development of the catalytic combustion
(LEL) sensor by Dr.Oliver Johnson. Dr Johnson was an employee of Standard Oil Company in California
(now Chevron), he began research and development on a method to detect combustible mixtures in air to
help prevent explosions in fuel storage tanks. A demonstration model was developed in 1926 and denoted
as the Model A. The first practical "electric vapor indicator" meter begun production in 1927 with the
release of the Model B.
The world's first gas detection company, Johnson-Williams Instruments (or J-W Instruments) was formed in
1928 in Palo Alto, CA by Dr Oliver Johnson and Phil Williams. J-W Instruments is recognized as the first
electronics company in Silicon Valley. Over the next 40 years J-W Instruments pioneered many "firsts" in
the modern age of gas detection, including making instruments smaller and more portable, development of
a portable oxygen detector as well as the first combination instrument that could detect both combustible
gases/vapors as well as oxygen.

Before the development of electronic household carbon monoxide detectors in the 1980s and 1990s, carbon
monoxide presence was detected with a chemically infused paper that turned brown when exposed to the
gas. Since then, many electronic technologies and devices have been developed to detect, monitor, and alert
the leak of a wide array of gases.

As the cost and performance of electronic gas sensors improved, they have been incorporated into a wider
range of systems. Their use in automobiles was initially for engine emissions control, but now gas sensors
may also be used to ensure passenger comfort and safety. Carbon dioxide sensors are being installed into
buildings as part of demand-controlled ventilation systems. Sophisticated gas sensor systems are being
researched for use in medical diagnostic, monitoring, and treatment systems, well beyond their initial use in
operating rooms. Gas monitors and alarms for carbon monoxide and other harmful gases are increasingly
available for office and domestic use, and are becoming legally required in some jurisdictions.

Originally, detectors were produced to detect a single gas. Modern units may detect several toxic or
combustible gases, or even a combination.[1] Newer gas analyzers can break up the component signals
from a complex aroma to identify several gases simultaneously.[2]

Metal–oxide–semiconductor (MOS) sensors were introduced in the 1990s. The earliest known MOS gas
sensor was demonstrated by G. Sberveglieri, G. Faglia, S. Groppelli, P. Nelli and A. Camanzi in 1990.
MOS sensors have since become important environmental gas detectors.[3]

Types
Gas detectors can be classified according to the operation mechanism (semiconductors,[4] oxidation,
catalytic, photoionization, infrared, etc.). Gas detectors come packaged into two main form factors: portable
devices and fixed gas detectors.

Portable detectors are used to monitor the atmosphere around personnel and are either hand-held or worn
on clothing or on a belt/harness. These gas detectors are usually battery operated. They transmit warnings
via audible and visible signals, such as alarms and flashing lights, when dangerous levels of gas vapors are
detected.

Fixed type gas detectors may be used for detection of one or more gas types. Fixed type detectors are
generally mounted near the process area of a plant or control room, or an area to be protected, such as a
residential bedroom. Generally, industrial sensors are installed on fixed type mild steel structures and a
cable connects the detectors to a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system for continuous
monitoring. A tripping interlock can be activated for an emergency situation.

Electrochemical

Electrochemical gas detectors work by allowing gases to diffuse through a porous membrane to an
electrode where it is either chemically oxidized or reduced. The amount of current produced is determined
by how much of the gas is oxidized at the electrode,[5] indicating the concentration of the gas.
Manufactures can customize electrochemical gas detectors by changing the porous barrier to allow for the
detection of a certain gas concentration range. Also, since the diffusion barrier is a physical/mechanical
barrier, the detectors tend to be more stable and reliable over the sensor's duration and thus required less
maintenance than other early detector technologies.

However, the sensors are subject to corrosive elements or chemical contamination and may last only 1–2
years before a replacement is required.[6] Electrochemical gas detectors are used in a wide variety of
environments such as refineries, gas turbines, chemical plants, underground gas storage facilities, and more.

Catalytic bead

Catalytic bead (pellistor) sensors are commonly used to measure combustible gases that present an
explosion hazard when concentrations are between the lower explosion limit (LEL) and upper explosion
limit (UEL). Active and reference beads containing platinum wire coils are situated on opposite arms of a
Wheatstone bridge circuit and electrically heated, up to a few hundred degrees C. The active bead contains
a catalyst that allows combustible compounds to oxidize, thereby heating the bead even further and
changing its electrical resistance. The resulting voltage difference between the active and passive beads is
proportional to the concentration of all combustible gases and vapors present. The sampled gas enters the
sensor through a sintered metal frit, which provides a barrier to prevent an explosion when the instrument is
carried into an atmosphere containing combustible gases. Pellistors measure essentially all combustible
gases, but they are more sensitive to smaller molecules that diffuse through the sinter more quickly. The
measurable concentration ranges are typically from a few hundred ppm to a few volume percent. Such
sensors are inexpensive and robust, but require a minimum of a few percent oxygen in the atmosphere to be
tested and they can be poisoned or inhibited by compounds such as silicones, mineral acids, chlorinated
organic compounds, and sulfur compounds.

Photoionization

Photoionization detectors (PIDs) use a high-photon-energy UV lamp to ionize chemicals in the sampled
gas. If the compound has an ionization energy below that of the lamp photons, an electron will be ejected,
and the resulting current is proportional to the concentration of the compound. Common lamp photon
energies include 10.0 eV, 10.6 eV and 11.7 eV; the standard 10.6 eV lamp lasts for years, while the 11.7
eV lamp typically last only a few months and is used only when no other option is available. A broad range
of compounds can be detected at levels ranging from a few parts per billion (ppb) to several thousand parts
per million (ppm). Detectable compound classes in order of decreasing sensitivity include: aromatics and
alkyl iodides; olefins, sulfur compounds, amines, ketones, ethers, alkyl bromides and silicate esters; organic
esters, alcohols, aldehydes and alkanes; hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, phosphine and organic acids. There is
no response to standard components of air or to mineral acids. Major advantages of PIDs are their excellent
sensitivity and simplicity of use; the main limitation is that measurements are not compound-specific.
Recently PIDs with pre-filter tubes have been introduced that enhance the specificity for such compounds
as benzene or butadiene. Fixed, hand-held and miniature clothing-clipped PIDs are widely used for
industrial hygiene, hazmat, and environmental monitoring.

Infrared point

Infrared (IR) point sensors use radiation passing through a known volume of gas; energy from the sensor
beam is absorbed at certain wavelengths, depending on the properties of the specific gas. For example,
carbon monoxide absorbs wavelengths of about 4.2-4.5 μm.[7] The energy in this wavelength is compared
to a wavelength outside of the absorption range; the difference in energy between these two wavelengths is
proportional to the concentration of gas present.[7]
This type of sensor is advantageous because it does not have to be placed into the gas to detect it and can
be used for remote sensing. Infrared point sensors can be used to detect hydrocarbons[8] and other infrared
active gases such as water vapor and carbon dioxide. IR sensors are commonly found in waste-water
treatment facilities, refineries, gas turbines, chemical plants, and other facilities where flammable gases are
present and the possibility of an explosion exists. The remote sensing capability allows large volumes of
space to be monitored.

Engine emissions are another area where IR sensors are being researched. The sensor would detect high
levels of carbon monoxide or other abnormal gases in vehicle exhaust and even be integrated with vehicle
electronic systems to notify drivers.[7]

Infrared imaging

Infrared image sensors include active and passive systems. For active sensing, IR imaging sensors typically
scan a laser across the field of view of a scene and look for backscattered light at the absorption line
wavelength of a specific target gas. Passive IR imaging sensors measure spectral changes at each pixel in
an image and look for specific spectral signatures that indicate the presence of target gases.[9] The types of
compounds that can be imaged are the same as those that can be detected with infrared point detectors, but
the images may be helpful in identifying the source of a gas.

Semiconductor

Semiconductor sensors, also known as metal–oxide–semiconductor (MOS) sensors,[3] detect gases by a

chemical reaction that takes place when the gas comes in direct contact with the sensor. Tin dioxide is the
most common material used in semiconductor sensors,[10] and the electrical resistance in the sensor is
decreased when it comes in contact with the monitored gas. The resistance of the tin dioxide is typically
around 50 kΩ in air but can drop to around 3.5 kΩ in the presence of 1% methane.[11] This change in
resistance is used to calculate the gas concentration. Semiconductor sensors are commonly used to detect
hydrogen, oxygen, alcohol vapor, and harmful gases such as carbon monoxide.[12] One of the most
common uses for semiconductor sensors is in carbon monoxide sensors. They are also used in
breathalyzers.[11] Because the sensor must come in contact with the gas to detect it, semiconductor sensors
work over a smaller distance than infrared point or ultrasonic detectors.

MOS sensors can detect different gases, such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and
ammonia. Since the 1990s, MOS sensors have become important environmental gas detectors.[3] MOS
sensors although very versatile, suffer from the problem of cross sensitivity with humidity. The cause for
such behaviour has been attributed to interaction of hydroxyl ions with the oxide surface.[13] Attempts have
been made to reduce such interference using algorithmic optimizations.[14]

Ultrasonic

Ultrasonic gas leak detectors are not gas detectors per se. They detect the acoustic emission created when a
pressured gas expands in a low pressure area through a small orifice (the leak). They use acoustic sensors to
detect changes in the background noise of its environment. Since most high-pressure gas leaks generate
sound in the ultrasonic range of 25  kHz to 10  MHz, the sensors are able to easily distinguish these
frequencies from background acoustic noise which occurs in the audible range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz.[15] The
ultrasonic gas leak detector then produces an alarm when there is an ultrasonic deviation from the normal
condition of background noise. Ultrasonic gas leak detectors cannot measure gas concentration, but the
device is able to determine the leak rate of an escaping gas because the ultrasonic sound level depends on
the gas pressure and size of the leak.[15]

Ultrasonic gas detectors are mainly used for remote sensing in outdoor environments where weather
conditions can easily dissipate escaping gas before allowing it to reach leak detectors that require contact
with the gas to detect it and sound an alarm. These detectors are commonly found on offshore and onshore
oil/gas platforms, gas compressor and metering stations, gas turbine power plants, and other facilities that
house a lot of outdoor pipeline.

Holographic

Holographic gas sensors use light reflection to detect changes in a polymer film matrix containing a
hologram. Since holograms reflect light at certain wavelengths, a change in their composition can generate
a colorful reflection indicating the presence of a gas molecule.[16] However, holographic sensors require
illumination sources such as white light or lasers, and an observer or CCD detector.

Calibration
All gas detectors must be calibrated on a schedule. Of the two form factors of gas detectors, portables must
be calibrated more frequently due to the regular changes in environment they experience. A typical
calibration schedule for a fixed system may be quarterly, bi-annually or even annually with more robust
units. A typical calibration schedule for a portable gas detector is a daily "bump test" accompanied by a
monthly calibration.[17] Almost every portable gas detector requires a specific calibration gas In the US, the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may set minimum standards for periodic
recalibration.

Challenge (bump) test

Because a gas detector is used for employee/worker safety, it is very important to make sure it is operating
to manufacturer's specifications. Australian standards specify that a person operating any gas detector is
strongly advised to check the gas detector's performance each day and that it is maintained and used in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions and warnings.[18]

A challenge test should consist of exposing the gas detector to a known concentration of gas to ensure that
the gas detector will respond and that the audible and visual alarms activate. It is also important to inspect
the gas detector for any accidental or deliberate damage by checking that the housing and screws are intact
to prevent any liquid ingress and that the filter is clean, all of which can affect the functionality of the gas
detector. The basic calibration or challenge test kit will consist of calibration gas/regulator/calibration cap
and hose (generally supplied with the gas detector) and a case for storage and transport. Because 1 in every
2,500 untested instruments will fail to respond to a dangerous concentration of gas, many large businesses
use an automated test/calibration station for bump tests and calibrate their gas detectors daily.[19]

Oxygen concentration
Oxygen deficiency gas monitors are used for employee and workforce safety. Cryogenic substances such
as liquid nitrogen (LN2), liquid helium (He), and liquid argon (Ar) are inert and can displace oxygen (O2 )
in a confined space if a leak is present. A rapid decrease of oxygen can provide a very dangerous
environment for employees, who may not notice this problem before they suddenly lose consciousness.
With this in mind, an oxygen gas monitor is important to have when cryogenics are present. Laboratories,
MRI rooms, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and cryogenic suppliers are typical users of oxygen monitors.

Oxygen fraction in a breathing gas is measured by electro-galvanic oxygen sensors. They may be used
stand-alone, for example to determine the proportion of oxygen in a nitrox mixture used in scuba diving,[20]
or as part of feedback loop which maintains a constant partial pressure of oxygen in a rebreather.[21]

Ammonia
Gaseous ammonia is continuously monitored in industrial refrigeration processes and biological degradation
processes, including exhaled breath. Depending on the required sensitivity, different types of sensors are
used (e.g., flame ionization detector, semiconductor, electrochemical, photonic membranes[22]). Detectors
usually operate near the lower exposure limit of 25ppm;[23] however, ammonia detection for industrial
safety requires continuous monitoring above the fatal exposure limit of 0.1%.[22]

Combustible
Catalytic bead sensor
Explosimeter
Infrared point sensor
Infrared open path detector

Other
Flame ionization detector
Nondispersive infrared sensor
Photoionization detector
Zirconium oxide sensor cell
Catalytic sensors
Metal oxide semiconductor
Gold film
Colorimetric detector tubes
Sample collection and chemical analysis
Piezoelectric microcantilever
Holographic sensor
Thermal conductivity detector
Electrochemical gas sensor

Household safety
There are several different sensors that can be installed to detect hazardous gases in a residence. Carbon
monoxide is a very dangerous, but odorless, colorless gas, making it difficult for humans to detect. Carbon
monoxide detectors can be purchased for around US$20–60. Many local jurisdictions in the United States
now require installation of carbon monoxide detectors in addition to smoke detectors in residences.
Handheld flammable gas detectors can be used to trace leaks from natural gas lines, propane tanks, butane
tanks, or any other combustible gas. These sensors can be purchased for US$35–100.

Research
The European Community has supported research called the MINIGAS project that was coordinated by
VTT Technical Research Center of Finland.[24] This research project aims to develop new types of
photonics-based gas sensors, and to support the creation of smaller instruments with equal or higher speed
and sensitivity than conventional laboratory-grade gas detectors.[24]

See also
Gas leak
Hydrogen sensor
List of sensors

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External links
The Gas Detection Encyclopedia (http://www.edaphic.com.au/gas-detection-encyclopedia/),
Edaphic Scientific Knowledge Base

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