Safety and Asset Protection Achieved by Measuring Oxygenin Inerting and Blanket Gas

July 30, 2019

During storage, transportation, or manufacturing of chemical, biochemical, or organic products, the presence of volatile organic compounds, oxygen, and potential energy sources can lead to fires or explosions. The organic compounds may be needed, as they are part of the process. Eliminating ignition sources is difficult, as ensuring that there is no static electricity stored in the system may not be practical. This leaves the removal of the oxygen necessary to support combustion as the only lever available to mitigate danger.

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