| Abstract Title: | Calibration options for gas detection systems |
| Session Choice: | Calibration and Quality Control |
| Presenter Name: | Dr Krishna Narain |
| Co-authors: | Mr JIM AYRES Mr KURT BALLARD |
| Company/Organisation: | ADVANCED CALIBRATION DESIGNS |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
Abstract Information :
A growing understanding of the dangers of human exposure to many industrial gases has continued to
drive the requirements of gas detection systems. Expanded networks with growing sophistication and
sensitivity require advanced training and tools for the calibration and service technicians who are
charged with maintaining and ensuring the safety of your facility. In today's world, these individuals are
often called on to calibrate and maintain systems from multiple manufacturers detecting multiple gases
at multiple locations throughout the facility. These requirements along with the continued lowering of
detection levels have resulted in a challenge to those providing calibration gas standards.
There are a number of requirements, in providing gas detection maintenance professionals, with ideal
calibration gas standards for industry. This paper will attempt to review those requirements and the
advantages that calibration gas generators provide in meeting them.
The ideal calibration gas standard cannot be defined without an understanding of the requirements and
limitations of the various detection technologies. In addition, the requirements of the service technician
and an understanding of their challenges must also be reviewed. Finally, calibration costs both to the
company and to the environment must also be reviewed. We will review these aspects in this paper to
best understand and define the ideal calibration gas sources.
The primary advantages of generating calibration gas are the ability to provide extremely accurate and
reliable concentrations without degradation on the shelf, adjustable concentration and flow, small size
and ergonomic design, low cost and non-hazardous transport, in addition to providing the ability to
provide many different gases with a single instrument. We will investigate these advantages and how
they mirror the requirements of the modern-day calibration professional. In essence, this paper will
attempt to unveil the future of gas detection calibration standards.
