Summary:

If your job involves crude oil, natural gas, or bacterial decomposition, you may often encounter hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless, highly toxic gas that can cause a variety of dangerous health symptoms. Without an appropriate detection system, the safety of your workers and equipment may be at risk, so you need to install a hydrogen sulfide gas detector.

A hydrogen sulfide gas detector is often part of a monitoring system designed to detect high levels of hydrogen sulfide in ambient air. Hydrogen sulfide detectors can also be used in sample draw monitors to remotely measure H2S gas in confined spaces, and with the proper equipment can be used to monitor the level of H2S in streams of natural gas. Overall, the hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas monitor is an efficient way to monitor the gas concentrations in your vicinity.

How Does an H2S Detector Work?

Hydrogen sulfide gas detector primarily uses electrochemical gas sensors to detect and measure parts-per-billion (‘ppb’) and parts-per-million (“ppm”) levels of H2S gas. These sensors depend on a highly reliable electrochemical reaction that occurs when H2S gas combines with specific materials used in the sensor. This reaction creates a tiny electrical current that is amplified and measured by the electronics in the gas detector. These industrial quality Hydrogen Sulfide gas detector can help make sure the H2S concentration level stays below the limit required by The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Depending on the environment, the Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) for H2S gas are:

General Industry Ceiling Limit: 20 ppm

General Industry Peak Limit: 50 ppm (up to 10 minutes if no other exposure during shift)

Construction 8-hour Limit: 10 ppm

Shipyard 8-hour limit: 10 ppm

Reliable Gas Detection Systems

Does your waste facility or manufacturing process have a gas detection system installed? While hydrogen sulfide is typically characterized by its rotten egg smell, you can’t rely on your senses alone since high levels of H2S cannot be detected by smell. Don’t ignore the hazardous effects of H2S in your vicinity; install an H2S gas detector you and your team can rely on.