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The importance of gas detection in the Petrochemical Industry

The petrochemical refining and gas process generates many workplace hazards, and management of these is critical to maintain a high…

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Powerstar – Safely Protecting Power Supply For Life-Critical Services

Ensuring uninterrupted power for hospital patients is crucial. Crowcon supported this mission, enhancing safety in power supply systems.

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The Importance of Portable Detectors in Battery Energy Storage

Portable detectors are essential for safety in battery energy storage, detecting hazardous gases and providing early warnings to protect workers…

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The Importance of Early Gas Detection in Battery Storage

Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionised energy but are volatile, posing safety risks. Knowing early warning signs is crucial.

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Lithium-ion batteries can off-gas, releasing hazardous fumes before a thermal runaway. Recognising off-gassing early helps prevent potential dangers.

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A Battery Powered Future: The Rise of Lithium-ion batteries and what it means for sustainability efforts

As we shift to sustainable energy, lithium-ion batteries offer compact energy storage, revolutionising technologies. But are they the ideal solution?

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Monitoring for toxic gases

Toxic gases and vapours, even at very low concentrations, can be hazardous to health. Their effects are often compounded by…

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Meeting the challenge of H2S monitoring

Monitoring hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in harsh environments, like those in the Middle East, poses challenges for traditional and MOS sensors…

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Gas detectors aim to provide precise readings for specific gases, but cross-sensitivities can complicate this, leading to inaccurate results and…

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Even low concentrations of gases and vapors can be harmful to workers. Understanding their characteristics is crucial for assessing health…

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Bump Testing: What do you need to know?

Portable gas detectors may seem functional but could still fail to react to gas. A bump test ensures all components…

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Why consider moving to an addressable fixed gas detection system?

Many operators prefer conventional analogue gas detection systems due to familiarity and reliability, but these systems have significant limitations.

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Why Do We Calibrate?

Calibration is crucial for gas detectors to ensure accuracy in harsh conditions and maintain compliance with safety regulations.

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Oxygen Risk

Oxygen levels around 20.9% are normal, but deviations – either depletion or enrichment – can pose serious risks. Monitoring both…

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How not to use a gas detector

At Crowcon, we focus on enhancing safety and efficiency with gas detectors. This article highlights common misuse cases and offers…

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What is gas?

A gas is a swarm of particles moving randomly and chaotically, constantly colliding with each other and the walls of…

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Construction and Key Gas Challenges

Workers in the construction industry are at risk from a wide variety of hazardous gases including Carbon Monoxide, Chlorine Dioxide,…

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Carbon dioxide poses the most danger to those working in the food and beverage industry. Gas detection is the only…

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