Gas analyser suits CCS
TESTING equipment specialist Quantitech has commissioned an advanced Gasmet FTIR multiparameter gas analyser at the UK Carbon Capture & Storage Research Centre (UKCCSRC) facility...
GPS-enabled device assists landfill monitoring
ENVIRONMENTAL monitoring specialist Enitial has worked with Viridor to develop a new PDA-based device. The enidata device has modules for monitoring groundwater, surface water,...
Healthy choices helper?
An emerging class of personal air quality monitoring devices fills a need for people who care about pollution exposure in their immediate vicinity. This level of granularity does make a difference, it seems. Envirotec spoke to Rainer Kiirsk, who helped develop the AirSniffler, a seemingly ground-breaking product for its power consumption and sub- 70 price tag, as well as the usefulness of the software that runs alongside it.
Heads perform to spec, confirms HSE
When conducting workplace air sampling, reliability is key. Operators need to know that the equipment they rely on to collect and sample the air for respirable dust and other hazards will yield consistent and accurate data
Heated VOC analyser goes portable
Signal Group (UK) has launched a portable gas analyser, the SOLAR XPLORE, which apparently brings the advantages of the firm's Flame Ionisation Detection (FID) technology for VOC measurement to a compact, easily transportable device.
Simple setup for VOCs
Simple and accurate detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is promised by a new measurement approach developed at Gdansk University of Technology in Poland. Potential applications include air quality analysis and patient health screening.
Sponsored content: Blackline Safety announces record-breaking deal for area gas detection monitors
Blackline Safety has announced the close of a £1 million contract with a leading UK defence contractor.
Anatomy of a particulate monitor: The Fidas 200 explained
Palas, the German manufacturer of particulate monitoring instruments, says it is expanding production to cope with demand for its fine particulate monitor, the Fidas®...
Analysers deal provides TOC measurement across a wide variety of concentration levels
The German manufacturer of gas analysers SK Elektronik (SKE), has appointed Quantitech as its exclusive UK distributor. SKE is a global provider of gas...
Taking control of on-site emissions
Casella's Guardian2 seems to offer a flexible and cost effective way to get up and running quickly with boundary monitoring of contaminated land .
Protecting sensitive buildings from the effects of climate change
Instrumentation firm Vaisala writes
The Sigrid Jusélius mausoleum was built in 1901-03 and is a significant cultural site in Finland. With sandstone walls and interiors...
Getting the right monitoring in place
The escape of chemical pollutants into the environment can pose a major environmental risk, not just on an industrial site but also to the surrounding area.
Making sense of ground gas with continuous monitoring
Dr Steven Goodman of monitoring expert Shaw City appraises the limitations with many existing ground gas monitoring programmes, and the opportunities that now exist...
Vapour made visible
Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) Cameras utilize infrared sensors to detect and visualize methane, sulphur hexafluoride, and hundreds of other industrial gases, which appear as plumes of smoke in a thermal image or video.
Using drones to forecast eruptions
The research at Manam volcano in Papua New Guinea is also improving scientists’ understanding of how volcanoes contribute to the global carbon cycle, key to sustaining life on Earth
Keeping track of combustible gases
Instrumentation specialist ETG Risorse has introduced its ETG 6700 with which it is apparently possible to measure the calorific value or Wobbe index of...
Putting gas data in your hands
The technology development team at gas analysis manufacturer Signal Group has announced a seemingly important addition for its Series IV gas analysers – a completely detachable screen.
Micro-sized sensor highlights progress towards gas detection on mobile devices
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a miniature gas sensor that can be connected to mobile devices. Gas measurements made with smartphones...
Connected gas monitor aims to enhance worker safety and improve emergency response times
Honeywell has launched its BW Solo, described as a connected, serviceable, single-gas monitor with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity. BW Solo provides real-time visibility...
Affordable methane detection
The GF77 from FLIR Systems is said to be an affordable, handheld methane detection camera
