Gas Detection in Confined Spaces

We were recently asked to contribute to an article dealing with best practices for working in Confined Spaces where there is a risk of exposure to SF6 gas.

Command Training teamed up with Thorne & Derrick (one of the largest specialist distributors and worldwide exporters of electrical, mechanical, process, instrumentation, safety, and load securing equipment) and Crowcon (manufacturers of exceptional gas detectors) to produce this article:

"SF6 Gas Detection for HV GIS Switchgear - Crowcon F-Gas Detector".

Enjoy!

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Thorne & Derrick was established in 1985 and are now one of largest specialist distributors and worldwide exporters of Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Instrumentation, Safety & Load Securing Equipment. - See more at: http://thorneandderrick.com/about/#sthash.oooVTBUA.dpuf

Thorne & Derrick was established in 1985 and are now one of largest specialist distributors and worldwide exporters of Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Instrumentation, Safety & Load Securing Equipment. - See more at: http://thorneandderrick.com/about/#sthash.oooVTBUA.dpuf

Thorne & Derrick was established in 1985 and are now one of largest specialist distributors and worldwide exporters of Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Instrumentation, Safety & Load Securing Equipment. - See more at: http://thorneandderrick.com/about/#sthash.oooVTBUA.dpuf

Thorne & Derrick was established in 1985 and are now one of largest specialist distributors and worldwide exporters of Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Instrumentation, Safety & Load Securing Equipment. - See more at: http://thorneandderrick.com/about/#sthash.oooVTBUA.dpuf

Thorne & Derrick was established in 1985 and are now one of largest specialist distributors and worldwide exporters of Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Instrumentation, Safety & Load Securing Equipment. - See more at: http://thorneandderrick.com/about/#sthash.oooVTBUA.dpuf

6 Causes of Oxygen Depletion in a Confined Space

Are you familiar with the MADCOW acronym?  Here's a helpful review of the dangers of low oxygen levels as well as flammable and toxic gases present in Confined Spaces.  ow.ly/LvSiM

Microbiological Action (bacteria) 
Absorbtion (chemical processes)
Displacement by other gases (eg, Nitrogen, CO2)
Combustion (fires, generators, etc)
Oxidation (rusting)
Work (respiration: people and animals)

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