Putting Oxygen Gas Detectors to Work in Cryogenic Applications

The cryogenics sector deals with the manufacture and management of materials at extremely low temperatures, down to -196°C. Depending on the type of job being done, this can be found in a variety of industries (generally used in the medical sector such as in MRI units and laboratories). Because low-temperature liquified gases are used in this business, a wide spectrum of gases can be discovered, making gas detection vital to keep employees safe from asphyxiation. IGD offers a broad variety of world-renowned oxygen gas detectors that are ideal for the cryogenics business in order to assist mitigate these risks, but first it's vital to understand the cryogenics sector's risks.

What are the dangers of using cryogenics?

Cryogenic liquids are commonly used in the cryogenics sector since they are needed in large quantities and are easier to store and transport in this form. The most popular cryogenic liquids are nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and helium, all of which have a boiling point below -183°C. All of these are ideal for the cryogenics business, as nitrogen, for example, is affordable and can give the ideal temperature for cryo-biology and cryo-surgery.

What is the Purpose of an Oxygen Gas Detector?

Because these gases have low boiling temperatures, they can rapidly evaporate into gases and vapours if a leak occurs. Furthermore, cryogenic liquids are often inert gases, which means they will deplete oxygen in the air we breathe, posing an asphyxiation risk. For example, at ambient temperature, one volume of liquid nitrogen vaporises to 696.5 litres of nitrogen gas, making even the smallest leak extremely harmful to humans.

In individuals in the environment, a 2% loss in oxygen percentage might produce an increase in heart rate, headache, and fast breathing. A further 5% drop will result in comatose and muscle spasms throughout the body, so you can see how fast this can become a dangerous situation.

According to the British Compressed Gas Association (BCGA), an atmosphere containing personnel should not dip below 19.5 percent volume, and with the ambient atmosphere holding 20.9 percent O2, an atmosphere can quickly become unsafe if mitigating measures are not taken.

The cryogenics business requires an oxygen gas detector for this reason. An oxygen gas detector can efficiently monitor when an inert gas has entered the environment as well as measure oxygen enrichment in one monitor, regardless of the type of inert cryogenic liquid utilised. But which oxygen gas detector is the most dependable, modern, and cost-effective on the market?

Detectably Better Solutions IGD offers a broad variety of oxygen gas detector solutions for the cryogenics business, backed by a century of gas detection expertise, giving us the ideal one-stop shop for all of your detection needs.

The 750 safe area oxygen gas detector, the most versatile gas detector on the market, is available from us. The safe area oxygen gas detector, which uses our breakthrough 2-Wire addressable technology, can save firms up to 70% on installation costs and make system updates and expansions simple. Our Sentinel+ technology also enables remote access via an on-board WiFi page, allowing for convenient system control from anywhere.

Our TOC-750 series gas detectors also have our industry-leading long-life oxygen sensors. It's simple to understand why our TOC-750 series gas detectors are the best choice for oxygen depletion and enrichment monitoring, especially with our 10-year electronics guarantee.

Solutions for Portable Oxygen Gas Detectors

The SGT-P by Senko, which matches our portable oxygen gas detector, is the most durable and cost-effective portable monitor on the market, making it suitable for the cryogenics business. This gadget provides real-time gas readings with a simple one-button operation, requiring minimal training and reducing worker downtime. The SGT-P oxygen gas detector is a tiny, lightweight gadget that provides dependable, accurate gas detection and does not require charging. The SGT-P Oxygen gas detector is available for purchase directly from our website with next-day delivery.