The use of infrared emission detection and fugitive emission quantification technologies as a basis for hazardous area classification design

Author

Bozek, Allan ; Anhalt, Joshua ; Chin, Jonathan

Author_Institution

EngWorks Inc., Calgary, AB, Canada

fYear

2013

fDate

23-25 Sept. 2013

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

6

Abstract

The use of Non-Dispersive InfraRed (NDIR) detection technology as a basis for a Hazardous Area Classification is described. Methods for identifying fugitive emission leaks using NDIR technology, quantifying leak data and applying the results to document the basis for a hazardous area classification are presented. Limitations associated with the technology are also defined. A case history of a gas and oil production facility is provided to illustrate how a hazardous area classification design may be implemented using the technology.

Keywords

fuel processing industries; gas sensors; hazardous areas; infrared detectors; infrared imaging; leak detection; oil technology; production facilities; NDIR detection technology; fugitive emission leaks identification; fugitive emission quantification technologies; gas and oil production facility; hazardous area classification design; infrared emission detection; leak data quantification; nondispersive infrared detection technology; Buildings; Hazardous areas; Hydrocarbons; Instruments; Materials; Standards; Ventilation; Adequate Ventilation; Emission Quantification; Fugitive Emissions Detection; Hazardous Area Classification; Infrared Detection; NDIR;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Petroleum and Chemical Industry Technical Conference (PCIC), 2013 Record of Conference Papers Industry Applications Society 60th Annual IEEE

Conference_Location

Chicago, IL

ISSN

0090-3507

Print_ISBN

978-1-4673-5108-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PCICon.2013.6666053

Filename

6666053