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MultiGas Detection Ltd. Introduction & Capabilities Leduc Head Office Calgary Office
MultiGas Detection Ltd. Introduction & Capabilities Built on 30 years of class-leading fixed gas detection system sales & service: System Design/Product Selection Equipment Sales Installation & Wiring Commissioning & Start-up On-Site Calibration Ongoing Maintenance Responsive 24/7 Service
MultiGas Detection Ltd. Introduction & Capabilities
Gas Detection Principles & Applications Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009 Part 26 Ventilation Systems Application 386 This Part applies to work sites if a mechanical ventilation system controls worker exposure to (a) an airborne contaminant that exceeds or is likely to exceed the occupational exposure limits prescribed in this Code, (b) a biological contaminant that exceeds or is likely to exceed the occupational exposure limits prescribed in this Code, (c) potentially hazardous dust, fumes, gas, mist, aerosol, smoke, vapour or other particulate of a kind or quantity that is given off by a process, (d) an atmosphere that has flammable levels of gases, vapours, liquids or solids, or (e) an atmosphere that has less than 19.5 percent or more than 23 percent by volume of oxygen. Safety 388(1) An employer must ensure that provision is made to warn workers immediately if a ventilation system fails, and to provide for their protection. Codes, Standards and Drivers National Building Code of Canada 2005 Division B Acceptable Solutions 6.2.2.3. Ventilation of Storage Garages 1) Except as provided in Sentences (4) and (6), an enclosed storage garage shall have a mechanical ventilation system designed to a) Limit the concentration of carbon monoxide to not more than 100 parts per million parts of air, b) Limit the concentration of nitrogen dioxide to not more than 3 parts per million parts of air, where the majority of the vehicles stored are powered by diesel-fuelled engines, or c) Provide, during operating hours, a continuous supply of outdoor air at a rate of not less than 3.9 L/s for each square metre of floor area (see Article 3.3.1.20). (See also Sentence 3.3.5.4.(4).) 2) Mechanical ventilation systems provided in accordance with clause (1)(a) shall be controlled by carbon monoxide monitoring devices, and systems provided in accordance with Clause (1)(b) shall be controlled by nitrogen dioxide or other acceptable monitoring devices. (See Appendix A.) W.H.O. Classified NO2 to be as carcinogenic as asbestos
Gas Detection Principles & Applications Ice Rinks & Arenas FIRST ALARM (TWA) SECOND ALARM (STEL) SENSOR LOCATION RADIUS OF DETECTION Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) 850 N/A Carbon Monoxide (CO) 25 ppm 200 ppm Propane (C 3 H 8 ) 25% LEL 50% LEL Ammonia (NH 3 ) 25 ppm 35 ppm 3-5 ft. above floor 50 ft. 1 ft. above floor 20 ft.
Gas Detection Principles & Applications Networked Refrigerant Monitoring System
Gas Detection Principles & Applications Laboratories / Hospitals FIRST ALARM (TWA) SECOND ALARM (STEL) SENSOR LOCATION RADIUS OF DETECTION Methane (CH 4 ) 25% LEL 50% LEL 1 ft. below ceiling Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) 5000 ppm 15 000 ppm Oxygen (O 2 ) 19.5% (O 2 depletion) 22% (O 2 saturation) 3-5 ft. above floor 20 ft.
Gas Detection Principles & Applications Boiler Rooms FIRST ALARM (TWA) SECOND ALARM (STEL) SENSOR LOCATION RADIUS OF DETECTION Methane (CH 4 ) 25% LEL 50% LEL 1 ft. below ceiling 20 ft. Carbon Monoxide (CO) 25 ppm 200 ppm 3-5 ft. above floor 50 ft.
Gas Detection Principles & Applications Vehicle Maintenance Facilities / Garages Background Depending on the type of vehicle maintenance facility, gas hazards may be prevalent in several instances that include carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, liquefied natural gas, and compressed natural gas. Situation/Problem Carbon Monoxide CO can reach dangerous levels when vehicles idle for a sustained period. Nitrogen Dioxide from diesel engine emissions. Liquefied & Compressed Natural Gas LNG/CNG is comprised of mostly pure methane gas, which is highly explosive.
Gas Detection Principles & Applications Standalone Configuration Fire Truck/ Ambulance Bay Loading Docks CO Carbon Monoxide from gasoline exhaust NO2 Nitrogen Dioxide from diesel exhaust
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HA Industrial Fixed Gas & Fire Detection Fire Sentry Flame & Fire Detectors Explosion proof & general purpose Versions for hydrogen, ethanol, methanol UV/UV/IR/Triple IR (Patented WideBand IR) FS24X Triple IR (IR/IR/IR/Visible) SIL Compliant SS4-AS processes UV, IR and Visible (VIS) FS20X (UV/Dual IR/VIS)
Three main types of gas Hazard Symbols Flammability or explosive - % per volume (%vol) or % per LEL (%LEL) A relative property of the vapor of more or less stable compounds that ignite and burn to cause an explosion when combined with air. Toxicity - ppm (Parts Per Million) A relative property of more or less poisonous compounds that act as causative agents in harmful effects on humans. Deficient or enriched- % Oxygen (O 2 ) An atmosphere that contains low or high O 2 concentration levels.
301EM-20 Modular concept capable of monitoring of up to 20 points Outputs: Audible (105 dba) & visual alarm 4 DPDT relays 20 x 4-20mA RS-485 Modbus 3 x 4 Vdc outputs Dual sensing IR technology NO gas calibration required Multi-Point Refrigerant Gas Monitor R11, R12, R22, R123, R125, R134a, etc., Toxics & Combustibles Complies with International Mechanical Code and ASHRAE 15 2004 / B-52 requirements
Asphyxiant (oxygen deficiency) Risk 100% v/v O2 20.9% v/v normal Oxygen depletion by: Displacement Combustion Oxidation Chemical reaction 16% v/v depletion 0% v/v O2 6% v/v fatal
Typical Network System
Typical Installation 301EM Control Panel 301IRFS- IR Sensor 301EMRP Remote Annunciator 301IRFS- IR Sensor 301EMRP Remote Annunciator
Ice Rinks / Arenas FIRST ALARM (TWA) SECOND ALARM (STEL) SENSOR LOCATION RADIUS OF DETECTION Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) 850 N/A Carbon Monoxide (CO) 25 ppm 200 ppm Propane (C 3 H 8 ) 25% LEL 50% LEL Ammonia (NH 3 ) 25 ppm 35 ppm 3-5 ft. above floor 50 ft. 1 ft. above floor 20 ft.
The EC-FX-NH3: A new and improved approach to ammonia gas detection Honeywell Analytics Introducing a better, tougher, longer-lasting sensor for industrial refrigeration
Swimming Pools FIRST ALARM (TWA) SECOND ALARM (STEL) SENSOR LOCATION RADIUS OF DETECTION Chlorine (Cl 2 ) 0.5 ppm 1 ppm 1 ft. above floor 20 ft.
301C Controller for Multi-Unit Systems Uses an addressable RS-485 network Total capacity of 96 devices on one system - 3 channels X 32 gas sensors per channel Use in absence of a BAS as a mini Direct Digital Control Centralize readings on controller -Events, gas types and concentration levels Log several months of data via onboard flash card 301C 301C Works with E 3 Point to Optimize Gas Monitoring System
E3Point Pre-calibrated Simplifies/expedites set-up, commissioning, maintenance Auto-configures upon set-up Reduces errors Option to re-calibrate or replace sensor cartridge at end of life Plug and Play - Only replace sensor and not the entire unit. - Prevents sensor damage due to early installation during construction due to dust thus extending the sensors life
Green Energy Savings by reducing ventilation of heated or conditioned air to the outside. Benefits Demand Control Ventilation for Variable Occupied Spaces -Provides avg. 50 cents to $1 per square foot energy cost Leed Certification Credits on the cheap Humidity monitoring - Ideal for places where humidity is important Eg. Museums where humidity must be kept below 2% Thermostat Integrated unit for cost savings savings per month
ASRAE 62.1 Indoor Air Quality 15 cubic feet per person in schools of fresh air eg. 30 students = 450 sq ft squared per min 20 cubic feet per person for offices of fresh air Monitors top 4 or 5 VOC s stated as hazardous by Lung Association Carbon Monoxide Formaldehyde Second hand smoke Microbes New IAQPoint2 Monitoring of Carbon Dioxide or VOCs Prevents Sick Building Syndrome -EPA 1.6 million deaths annually contributable to indoor air quality
Why Monitor Volatile Organic Compounds? Studies show connection between VOC (volatile organic compounds) presence and adverse health effects Most buildings contain VOCs Restrooms / Kitchens Organic odors, aerosols, disinfectants, cleansers Janitorial Closets Paints, waxes, cleaning supplies, pesticides Copier / Printing rooms Copiers, printers, correction fluids, adhesives, permanent markers, photographic solutions Warehouses, Shipping/Receiving Fuel cans, solvents, preservatives, automotive and vehicle products Offices and Office Areas Formaldehyde from office furniture and carpets
Sensor technology Non-dispersive infrared detection (NDIR) evaluates the change in light level that occurs at the wavelength where CO 2 absorption takes place Cannot be poisoned by exposure to other gases No gas calibration required Lasts up to 10 years
Serving Western Canada s VFD needs since 1987, we specialize in VFD: Sales Installation Commissioning and start-up 24/7 Emergency Service Preventative maintenance program
Product selection
We stand behind our product MGI s in service last nearly 4 times more than the calculated life.
Need for Preventative Maintenance Cost Savings Increased Equipment Efficiency Decreased Equipment Downtime Improved Reliability Conservation of Assets Improved Safety Contributes towards long term success of companies
Heat, Dust and Moisture
Preventable Failures
Questions or Comments?... Offices: Calgary, AB 6149 6 Street SE Ph: 403-454-4301 sales@vfdservice.com Leduc, AB #106, 5904 50 Street Ph: 780-980-0799 sales@multigasinc.com