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Gas Monitoring Systems designed for your specific needs

Every industrial plant is different. From our more than 70 years of experience and the development of our proven DrägerSensors, we know that fixed fire and gas detection systems are only as effective as the planning which goes in to them. To that end, we work in close collaboration with our customers to provide guidance through the complete process – from consultation through design, realisation and implementation. So, you can get the best possible gas monitoring system for your individual needs.

Customised monitoring solutions for a vast variety of industrial applications

Each industry and each application within, has its own requirements, challenges and legal regulations. A flame and gas detection system that fits exactly to your site won’t fit to another one. This is why we don’t sell fixed gas monitoring solution off-the-peg. We start by talking about your specific requirements, that has to be considered. In this step-by-step-process you can trust the vast experience and know-how of our experts. They will design a gas detection system for you that is neither too small nor too big, but ever: reliable.

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Gas detection systems designed for your specific needs

From small and simple to big detection systems with complex settings

Each fixed fire and gas detection system is individual – whether you need a simple alarm system for a manageable area or a tailor-made solution with highly complex settings. Whether you have many or only a view measuring points. Whether you need to create a completely new system or whether you have to integrate the solution into existing infrastructure. Discover this brief explanation of different requirements for a fixed gas detection system and see how our experts support you in every step of the process.

Better engineering starts with the right questions

Your gas detection application is specific to your site and company conditions, potential hazardous areas and legal regulations. A dedicated team of engineers and technicians from various disciplines will work out a solution proposal that best meets your specific requirements. The projects are implemented according to the agreed schedule by a team of specialists in the fields of planning, installation and commissioning.

Experts for safety workers walking below tanks at gas plant

Our specialist teams deliver complete end-to-end consulting – from design to equipment specification and installation guidance. We have full in-house capability to assess hazardous environments in any application. Using proactive analysis including advanced technology, such as flame/gas mapping and custom wireless solutions. We develop a suitable solution for your specific needs.

Our engineering team works directly with you to address all your needs and provide optimised solutions with the best performance, lower costs and easy maintenance.

This may include integration into plant control systems, visualisation systems, aspiration solutions, specific accessories amongst others.

We provide full management of your order with flexible options – including call-offs and split deliveries. We also offer bespoke project documentation and installation services if required

We ensure that your equipment is fully installed and working correctly.

During handover, our engineers provide the knowledge to allow you to be proactive and safe in maintaining your plant.

Our training courses give you a better understanding of hazardous gas environments and effective usage of our gas detection systems.

We can provide customised onsite training to your specific needs or at our facilities in many locations around the globe.

Dräger provides timely support for your project or application. This includes any technical queries along with guidance on all aspects of our product and service portfolios, such as onsite after sales service to maintain or repair your gas detection system.

Custom gas monitoring system solutions for each application

The integration of gas measuring and warning systems into existing infrastructures requires complex planning and flexible products. Chemical/physical data, technical potential, legal requirements and of course, the operational processes of your application need to be aligned. This ensures that the correct devices and systems are provided for use within specific applications.

Solutions for tank farm

A large quantity of gases and/or liquids must be stored, which all have a flammable potential. Possible leaks pose a high danger for staff and production site.

What's your potential challenge:

Dimensions of the plant result in a large monitoring area
Long distances to production site and existing infrastructure
Entire tank has to be monitored
Highest possible degree of safety for reasonable costs
Integration of a new system into existing infrastructure

What's our specific solution:

Consulting, engineering, installation, commissioning, training/instruction, maintenance, extension and modification from one partner
Reliable and proven technology for point-, open-path-, ultrasonic- and flame-detection
Wired or wireless installation
Stand-alone, centrallized and / or de-centralized evaluation of the detection signal
Provision of interfaces to connect with your infrastructure

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With its multichannel IR sensor the Dräger Flame 2700 detects hydrocarbon- and hydrogen-based fires.

It offers a high reliability against false alarms.

Solutions for waste water

Various chemical substances are used for disinfection and reprocessing of water. They must be monitored during storage and use, such as Cl₂, SO₂, O₃, and ClO₂.

What’s your potential challenge:

Storage of different gases
Definition of measuring points and distances under cost aspects
Rough and dirty environment for the transmitter

What’s our specific solution:

One partner for consulting, installation, commissioning and maintenance
Particularly durable electrochemical sensors, also for H₂S
Special sensors for disinfection, especially ozone, chlorine
Individual definition of alarm levels
Selection considers special requirements of the application in terms of robustness, but does not neglect the cost aspect either
Timely alerting leads to timely initiation of countermeasures

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Polytron 8700

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Solutions for ammonia cooling

In the food & beverages industry ammonia is often used for cooling during the production process. It has to be stored and monitored constantly.

What’s your potential challenge:

Ammonia is toxic, flammable, corrosive, and has a destructive effect on plant components
Leaks must be detected as early as possible
During production ammonia is pressed into the cooling device under pressure which leads to high risks

What’s our specific solution:

Durable electrochemical sensors, also for ammonia
Adjustable alarm levels to detect leakages at an early stage
Individual advice on position and frequency of measuring points
Decision on automatic countermeasures based on individual situation
One partner on site for consultation, installation, commissioning and maintenance

Cold storage in the food and beverage industry

Over 130 million tonnes of ammonia are used globally each year. This makes it one of the most manufactured chemicals in the industry. However ammonia is toxic, and involves considerable risks when used as a coolant in industrial plants. Take a look at our video to learn how gas measuring technology can protect and support you against exposure.

Solutions for solvent storage

A large amount of different substances are stored in one place. Container leakages can cause an acute health or fire hazard.

What’s your potential challenge:

Different substances are detected in different sensitivities
Different substances require different calibrations of the IR and CatEx sensors
Correct positioning of the transmitter/sensors – with regard to air flow, behaviour of the gas in ambient air and possibilities within the building infrastructure

What’s our specific solution:

A wide range of different IR & CatEx sensors
Vast experience in the efficient placement of sensors/transmitters
Placement of transmitters according to the spatial requirements
Competent advice on the individual measuring points
Variety and quality of sensors – all necessary sensor technology is available
Service from commissioning to maintenance, usually close to the site

Solutions for pharma sterilization

Dräger has a wide range of advanced sensor technology for monitoring bio-decontamination and sterilization agents such as Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2), Ozone (O3) and Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2). Minimizing accidents and contamination means safeguarding your workers and facilities against potential hazards.

What’s your potential challenge:

Limited space makes the placement of the sensors difficult
Potential damage of transmitter and sensor by H₂O₂ vapour, dynamic range of H₂O₂ concentrations - from sterilization process to clearance measurement
international QA/QC requirements & documentation over the life time of the sensing element

What’s our specific solution:

Development and production of H₂O₂ sensors
Two measuring ranges for different applications (HC – High Concentration & LC – Low Concentration)
Our transmitters are made of highly robust material suitable for the application
Operation with remote sensors in case of confined spaces
Accredited re-calibration lab issues necessary documentation

Contact us for your individual solution

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Fixed Gas Detection Product Catalog

Our measuring technology monitors your production locations, warehouses and workplaces and warns you against imminent gas hazards and flames. In addition to a uniquely wide rang of sensors, measuring instruments and technical components we offer expert planning, maintenance, service and training.

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Two major challenges Dräger can help you address are complexity and system optimization. Drawing from years of experience, our technical experts use prescriptive- and performance-based design concepts to create safety systems that meet or exceed your facility’s safety standards. Using innovative fire and gas mapping software, we are able to optimize and validate system designs.

As your trusted advisor in process safety and fire and gas system design, our team of engineers and technical experts can assist you at the earliest phases of your project.

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Handbook: An Introduction to Gas-Detection Technology

This handbook gives users some general advice and background information. However, each specific application needs to be thoroughly tested. All information has been compiled to the best of our knowledge.

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