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  2. Infrared open-path detector - Wikipedia

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    The measured quantity is the sum of all the gas along the path of the beam, sometimes termed the path-integral concentration of the gas. Thus the measurement has a natural bias (desirable in many applications) towards the total size of an unintentional gas release, rather than the concentration of the gas that has reached any particular point.

  3. Gas detector - Wikipedia

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    A gas detector is a device that detects the presence of gases in an area, often as part of a safety system. A gas detector can sound an alarm to operators in the area where the leak is occurring, giving them the opportunity to leave.

  4. Chemical test - Wikipedia

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    Nessler's reagent tests for the presence of ammonia; Ninhydrin tests for ammonia or primary amines; Phosphate tests test for phosphate; The sodium fusion test tests for the presence of nitrogen, sulfur, and halides in a sample; The Zerewitinoff determination tests for any acidic hydrogen; The Oddy test tests for acid, aldehydes, and sulfides

  5. Gaseous ionization detector - Wikipedia

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    The term "gas proportional detector" (GPD) is generally used in radiometric practice, and the property of being able to detect particle energy is particularly useful when using large area flat arrays for alpha and beta particle detection and discrimination, such as in installed personnel monitoring equipment.

  6. Methanizer - Wikipedia

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    Methanizer is an appliance used in gas chromatography (GC), which allows the user to detect very low concentrations of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. It consists of a flame ionization detector, preceded by a hydrogenating reactor, which converts CO 2 and CO into methane CH 4. Methanizers contain a hydrogenation catalyst to achieve this ...

  7. Sewer gas - Wikipedia

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    Sewer gas can contain methane and hydrogen sulfide, both highly flammable and potentially explosive substances. As such, ignition of the gas is possible with flame or sparks. [7] The methane concentration in open sewers is lower (7 to 15 ppmv) than the closed drains (up to 300 ppmv) in samples collected 2 cm (0.8 in) above the level of sewage. [8]

  8. Ninhydrin - Wikipedia

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    Ninhydrin (2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione) is an organic compound with the formula C 6 H 4 (CO) 2 C(OH) 2.It is used to detect ammonia and amines.Upon reaction with these amines, ninhydrin gets converted into deep blue or purple derivatives, which are called Ruhemann's purple.

  9. Explosive gas leak detector - Wikipedia

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    An explosive gas leak detector is a device used to detect explosive gas leaks in enclosed spaces. Typically, a local alarm will be triggered, and optionally a remote alarm may also be connected. Typically, a local alarm will be triggered, and optionally a remote alarm may also be connected.