Gas explosions are often catastrophic, causing irreversible damage and sadly, human fatalities. When an ignition source, such as electrical or thermal equipment, enters a space where there are flammable and potentially explosive substances, typically in a confined building or vessel, extreme heat increases pressure in the space and causes an explosion. Working environments which manage these risks on a daily basis are:
- Oil and gas refineries
- Chemical plants
- Hazardous storage tanks
- Fuel depots
- Road tankers
- Chemical, oil and gas tankers
- Industrial processing facilities in explosive atmospheres.
There are many ignition sources that may be brought into these areas for various reasons. One of these reasons performs a rather crucial task – ultrasonic testing equipment designed to carry out essential maintenance checks on the machinery operating to these processes. Whilst maintenance is vital to the safety of these areas and can even contribute to prevention of explosions by preventing leakage, the maintenance equipment itself needs to be safe to handle in these hazardous environments.
How can Cygnus 1 Ex help?
The Cygnus 1 Ex is certified safe to use in locations where there is a risk of fire or explosion due to the presence of ignitable or flammable substances... read more about the safest corrosion gauge for ALL hazardous gas zones.
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