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Increasing operational efficiency of LNG facilities with innovative gas detection technologies.

Demands for cleaner fuels such as natural gas continue to grow and the development of efficient new liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities and infrastructure grows accordingly. MSA has considerable experience of providing tailored gas detector and gas monitor systems to ensure that LNG facilities remain safe and operating efficiently.

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Growing natural gas market requires reliable deployment of fire and gas detectors that maximize detection efficiency.

Moving beyond traditional gas detection technologies will decrease your cost of ownership allowing to reach your targets while increasing protection from undetected gas leaks.

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Production

Extraction of the natural gas is the first step along the process chain. At this point gas contains variety of other compounds and gases which must be removed. Their presence poses the risk of explosions but also toxic environment with H2S as one example. They have to be monitored with various sensing technologies resistant to harsh environment.

The General Monitor S5000 Gas Detector is designed for the extreme conditions and uses diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

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Treatment & Liquefaction Plant

The natural gas is sent to a treatment & liquefaction plant, for removal of various impurities such as mercury, sulphur compounds or carbon dioxide. “Train” installations are used to treat & liquefy natural gas at the facility. They are monitored for treated natural gas and refrigerant leaks.

The ULTIMA® X5000 GasDetector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

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LNG Carrier

When LNG is to be transported at greater distance, it is shipped by sea in specialized LNG ships. Safety systems on LNG carriers include gas detectors arranged at points where gas is expected to gather or zones where air circulation is reduced.

The ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Detector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

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Receiving Terminal

Dock unloading areas and storage tanks are crucial components of terminal and should be closely monitored for gas leakages. Due to large areas to cover, open path gas detection for perimeter monitoring is one of the key technology, assisting with performance and operation efficiency.

The Senscient ELDS™ Open Path Gas Detector provides best in class false alarm rejection in monitoring flammable gases.

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Regasification

LNG must be turned back into a gas for further use and this is done at regasification facility. This can be receiving terminal, offshore terminals which are LNG ships functioning as Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRU) or any plant that receives LNG which is used later in regasified form. Such operations have to be supervised by gas leak detection systems.

The ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Detector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

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Fueling Station

The potential gas hazard sources of an LNG filling station are especially storage tank, delivery installation and gas dispensers including the vehicle being refueled. These areas are protected by gas detectors but installed flame detectors help to mitigate the hazards of fires with immediate ignition.

The FL4000H is an advanced Multi-Spectrum Infrared (MSIR) Flame Detector which provides superior false alarm immunity with the widest field of view.

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Compressor Station

Early detection of dangerous compressed gas leaks is critical to help mitigate the risk of leak and later ignition. Ultrasonic technology greatly supports traditional infrared and catalytic bead gas detectors so that natural gas compressors locations remain safe and explosion-free.

The Observer-i Gas Leak Acoustic Detector utilizes ultrasonic technology, instantly detects pressurized gas leaks with unmatched high-precision.

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Bunkering Terminal

LNG Bunkering is the practice of providing liquefied natural gas fuel to a ship for its own consumption. There are few scenarios for supplying the ships with one that marine vessels arrive at specifically designed terminals which are protected by gas and fire detection during LNG transfer.

The FL4000H is an advanced Multi-Spectrum Infrared (MSIR) Flame Detector which provides superior false alarm immunity with the widest field of view.

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Distribution

The growth of the global natural gas market with the distribution of LNG to smaller end users, has provided access to natural gas to wide range of energy consumers. The addition of gas leak detection and protection systems, in most these local installations, can help in enforcing the high level of risk mitigation an meeting local safety requirements.

The ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Detector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View application details

Power Plant

LNG is substituting for traditional fuels like heavy fuel oil or diesel also in power plants. These can be located at islanded locations or remote, utilizing gas-fueled power generation systems complemented sometimes by locally available renewable energy. Installed gas and flame detection systems help to keep such strategic facilities safe.

The ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Detector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases. View application details

Plants

Many production plants are not located near a natural gas pipeline. This means a greater reliance on fuel sources and increased cost. Therefore manufacturers have found a solution to address these challenges by using LNG to fuel their stationary and temporary production facilities, which also require reliable gas leak detection systems.

The ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Detector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

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Loading Terminal

LNG can be transferred from export terminal storage to vessels using pressure, or cryogenic pumps. During this operation where hoses or loading arms are used the risk of gas leak increases and has to be monitored, often over wide area.

The Senscient ELDS™ Open Path Gas Detector provides best in class false alarm rejection in monitoring flammable gases.

View application details

LNG Carrier

When LNG is to be transported at greater distance, it is shipped by sea in specialized LNG ships. Safety systems on LNG carriers include gas detectors arranged at all points where gas is expected to gather or zones where air circulation is reduced.

The ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Detector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View application details

Storage

Modern technologies offer high quality and safe gas storage with several layers of protection. It is still important to monitor crucial components of storage facility, especially loading and BOG handling installations. Combustible gas detectors respond quickly to gas leaks, reliably protecting the assets.

The ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Detector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View application details
LNG

Growing natural gas market requires reliable deployment of fire and gas detectors that maximize detection efficiency.

Moving beyond traditional gas detection technologies will decrease your cost of ownership allowing to reach your targets while increasing protection from undetected gas leaks.

Extraction of the natural gas is the first step along the process chain. At this point gas contains variety of other compounds and gases which must be removed. Their presence poses the risk of explosions but also toxic environment with H2S as one example. They have to be monitored with various sensing technologies resistant to harsh environment.

The General Monitor S5000 Gas Detector is designed for the extreme conditions and uses diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View application details

The natural gas is sent to a treatment & liquefaction plant, for removal of various impurities such as mercury, sulphur compounds or carbon dioxide. “Train” installations are used to treat & liquefy natural gas at the facility. They are monitored for treated natural gas and refrigerant leaks.

The ULTIMA® X5000 GasDetector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View application details

When LNG is to be transported at greater distance, it is shipped by sea in specialized LNG ships. Safety systems on LNG carriers include gas detectors arranged at points where gas is expected to gather or zones where air circulation is reduced.

The ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Detector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View application details

Dock unloading areas and storage tanks are crucial components of terminal and should be closely monitored for gas leakages. Due to large areas to cover, open path gas detection for perimeter monitoring is one of the key technology, assisting with performance and operation efficiency.

The Senscient ELDS™ Open Path Gas Detector provides best in class false alarm rejection in monitoring flammable gases.

View application details

LNG must be turned back into a gas for further use and this is done at regasification facility. This can be receiving terminal, offshore terminals which are LNG ships functioning as Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRU) or any plant that receives LNG which is used later in regasified form. Such operations have to be supervised by gas leak detection systems.

The ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Detector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View application details

The potential gas hazard sources of an LNG filling station are especially storage tank, delivery installation and gas dispensers including the vehicle being refueled. These areas are protected by gas detectors but installed flame detectors help to mitigate the hazards of fires with immediate ignition.

The FL4000H is an advanced Multi-Spectrum Infrared (MSIR) Flame Detector which provides superior false alarm immunity with the widest field of view.

View application details

Early detection of dangerous compressed gas leaks is critical to help mitigate the risk of leak and later ignition. Ultrasonic technology greatly supports traditional infrared and catalytic bead gas detectors so that natural gas compressors locations remain safe and explosion-free.

The Observer-i Gas Leak Acoustic Detector utilizes ultrasonic technology, instantly detects pressurized gas leaks with unmatched high-precision.

View application details

LNG Bunkering is the practice of providing liquefied natural gas fuel to a ship for its own consumption. There are few scenarios for supplying the ships with one that marine vessels arrive at specifically designed terminals which are protected by gas and fire detection during LNG transfer.

The FL4000H is an advanced Multi-Spectrum Infrared (MSIR) Flame Detector which provides superior false alarm immunity with the widest field of view.

View application details

The growth of the global natural gas market with the distribution of LNG to smaller end users, has provided access to natural gas to wide range of energy consumers. The addition of gas leak detection and protection systems, in most these local installations, can help in enforcing the high level of risk mitigation an meeting local safety requirements.

The ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Detector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View application details

LNG is substituting for traditional fuels like heavy fuel oil or diesel also in power plants. These can be located at islanded locations or remote, utilizing gas-fueled power generation systems complemented sometimes by locally available renewable energy.. Installed gas and flame detection systems help to keep such strategic facilities safe.

The ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Detector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases. View application details

Many production plants are not located near a natural gas pipeline. This means a greater reliance on fuel sources and increased cost. Therefore manufacturers have found a solution to address these challenges by using LNG to fuel their stationary and temporary production facilities, which also require reliable gas leak detection systems.

The ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Detector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View application details

LNG can be transferred from export terminal storage to vessels using pressure, or cryogenic pumps. During this operation where hoses or loading arms are used the risk of gas leak increases and has to be monitored, often over wide area.

The Senscient ELDS™ Open Path Gas Detector provides best in class false alarm rejection in monitoring flammable gases.

View application details

When LNG is to be transported at greater distance, it is shipped by sea in specialized LNG ships. Safety systems on LNG carriers include gas detectors arranged at all points where gas is expected to gather or zones where air circulation is reduced.

The ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Detector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View application details

Modern technologies offer high quality and safe gas storage with several layers of protection. It is still important to monitor crucial components of storage facility, especially loading and BOG handling installations. Combustible gas detectors respond quickly to gas leaks, reliably protecting the assets.

The ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Detector employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View application details

Improve safety for your natural gas facilities through diversity

Any single detection technique cannot respond to all hazardous events and consequently; devices that offer different strengths and limitations should be deployed. Choosing the right mix of detection technologies for complex natural gas facilities is a key.

Learn more about MSA’s portfolio of all sensing technologies dedicated to each point of natural gas value chain.

The natural gas extracted from the ground is named as “feed” gas. Methane is by far the major component, usually over 85% by volume, but it can include such gases as ethane, propane, butane, pentanes, hydrogen sulphide, carbon dioxide, helium and nitrogen. The initial gas processing removes most of the impurities and water, before sending for further treatment. Presence of various combustible gases in a “feed” gas requires flexibility in selection of sensing technologies for their monitoring.

There are several leading causes of accidents during gas extraction which include explosions and fires from combustible gases. Preventing extraction field fires and explosions is a complex issue, due to the many flammable materials involved and harsh conditions they occur. Therefore durable gas detection systems for combustible gases should be deployed, protecting also from toxic gas exposure of hydrogen sulfide gas which occurs naturally in gas fields.

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General Monitors S5000 Gas Monitor

The GM S5000 is designed for the extreme conditions found in natural gas exploration and production and uses diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

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Highlights

  • Fast response time, reliability and durability of various sensor platforms in detecting natural and toxic gas leaks during extraction
  • Intuitive user experience with an industry first touch-button or magnetic interface along with Bluetooth capability
  • Dual sensor capability for selected sensor combinations results in half of the footprint of a single gas detector useful when monitoring methane and hydrogen sulphide leaks
  • Wide operating temperature for extreme environments (-55°C to +75°C)

The natural gas is sent to a treatment & liquefaction plant, where additional gas processing removes the rest of the water vapour and other impurities such as mercury, sulphur compounds or carbon dioxide from the gas. So-called “train” installations are used to treat and later liquefy natural gas at the facility. Extreme operating conditions causes thermal expansion of liquefaction installation including compressor, pump or hydraulic turbine, being potential source of leaks.

A refrigeration process turns the gas into a liquid. LNG is predominantly methane, with small amounts of ethane, propane and butane. To obtain maximum volume reduction, the gas is liquefied through the relevant refrigeration technology which makes it possible to cool the gas down to approximately -162 °C when it becomes a liquid. Implementation of gas detection systems for detection of natural gas and various refrigerants is crucial for sustaining the processes at liquefaction plants.

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ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Monitor

The ULTIMA® X5000 employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

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Highlights

  • Fast response time to methane in congested process areas and long-term stability with significant reduction of maintenance for IR Plus sensor
  • Catalytic sensor with a larger pellistor having more active sensing sites, provides better stability and improved poisoning resistance
  • Dual sensor capability for any combination of combustible, toxic gas or oxygen results in half of the footprint of a single gas detector useful when monitoring methane and hydrogen sulphide leaks
  • Bluetooth, OLED display and touch-button interface for an intuitive user experience and easy operation

There are three types of facilities where LNG can be stored: onshore import terminals, offshore import terminals and peak-shaving facilities. Modern technologies offer high quality and safe gas storage in dedicated for each process chain point LNG tanks, featuring several layers of protection. However, it is still important to monitor crucial components of storage facility, especially loading and BOG handling installations, including pumps, piping or valves.

Within the LNG process chain any available concept for storing LNG can be applied depending on variety of factors: required storage volume, market and local conditions, available space and regulations. The tanks in which LNG is stored are the means for primary containment. Safe and secure containment is provided by natural gas detection systems. These include combustible gas detectors which respond quickly to gas leaks, protecting the assets.

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ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Monitor

The ULTIMA® X5000 employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View featured product details

Highlights

  • Fast response time to methane and long-term stability with significant reduction of maintenance for IR Plus sensor
  • Catalytic sensor with a larger pellistor having more active sensing sites, provides better stability and improved poisoning resistance
  • Dual sensor capability for any combination of combustible, toxic gas or oxygen results in half of the footprint of a single gas detector
  • Bluetooth, OLED display and touch-button interface for an intuitive user experience and easy operation

LNG can be transferred from export terminal storage tanks to vessels using pressure, or cryogenic pumps. During this operation where hoses or loading arms are used the risk of gas leak increases and must be monitored, often over a wide area. Therefore, export terminals are designed with multiple layers of protection and must meet rigorous safety regulations. They are specifically equipped with fire protection and multiple gas detection systems.

The other LNG process areas at loading terminals, control center, auxiliary buildings and shelters should also be continuously monitored for the presence of a combustible gas and cryogenic spills by gas detection system. Point gas detectors are used for that purpose but an open path line of sight optical gas detectors can improve the efficiency of system throughout large areas of facility where detection of flammable vapors is required.

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Senscient ELDS™ Gas Detector

The Senscient ELDS laser-based open path gas detector provides best in class false alarm rejection in monitoring flammable gases.

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Highlights

  • Fast responding device for natural gas applications
  • Tuneable laser is more specific to gas minimizing influence of weather conditions
  • High sensitivity range allows for early detection of low methane concentrations
  • Gas-specific Harmonic Fingerprint detection eliminates false alarms
  • SimuGas automated function checks eliminate need for manual intervention

LNG Carriers have design features aimed at a high degree of safety, including double-hulled design and ballast tanks separated from the cargo tanks with thick insulation. The two large cargo tank types commonly used are membrane tanks and spherical tanks. The tanks themselves always contain liquid LNG and some LNG vapour above the liquid. Both types will have specific points which are subject to potential LNG leaks and require monitoring with safety systems.

These systems on LNG carriers include gas detectors arranged at all points where gas is expected to gather or zones where air circulation is reduced. Potential leak spaces include the insulation area around the cargo tanks, compressor room, control room, and any other location where gas can accumulate. The insulation spaces on membrane ships are filled with nitrogen which is an inert gas and monitored continuously for the presence of methane by point detectors.

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ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Monitor

The ULTIMA® X5000 employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View featured product details

Highlights

  • Fast response time to methane and long-term stability with significant reduction of maintenance for IR Plus sensor, applicable in ships locations with reduced oxygen content
  • Catalytic sensor with a larger pellistor having more active sensing sites, provides better stability and improved poisoning resistance
  • Dual sensor capability for any combination of combustible, toxic gas or oxygen results in half of the footprint of a single gas detector
  • Bluetooth, OLED display and touch-button interface for an intuitive user experience and easy operation

Import LNG terminals are important links in the LNG supply chain. They offer greatest advantages compared to pipelines which require higher investment costs and have reduced flexibility. Dock unloading areas and storage tanks are crucial components of terminal and should be closely monitored for natural gas leakages. Due to large areas to cover perimeter monitoring solutions provide for performance and operational efficiency. Together with traditional technologies they help to enhance the overall safety performance of a fire and gas detection system.

The processes at LNG terminal involve discharging the product from LNG carriers. A risk during unloading is the potential extension and rupture of unloading arms. Several storage tanks keep LNG at very low temperatures (-162 °C) which is ultimately loaded in a liquid state into trucks or feed it into a regasification unit to reach temperature above 0 °C for further distribution. These operations pose a risk of gas leak which can occur at many points over large distance and open path technology allows for optimized coverage.

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Senscient ELDS™ Gas Detector

The Senscient ELDS laser-based open path gas detector provides best in class false alarm rejection in monitoring flammable gases.

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Highlights

  • Fast responding device for natural gas applications
  • Tuneable laser is more specific to gas minimizing influence of weather conditions
  • High sensitivity range allows for early detection of low methane concentrations
  • Gas-specific Harmonic Fingerprint detection eliminates false alarms
  • SimuGas automated function checks eliminate need for manual intervention

Compressor stations carry important task in natural gas network after regasification stage, as they transport greater volumes of the raw material from the LNG terminal to the domestic or commercial gas transmission network. Compressor stations are placed strategically within the gathering and transportation pipeline network to help maintain the pressure and flow of gas to end users. Their strategical importance for correct functioning of the entire network requires the best safety solution for early detection of dangerous compressed natural gas leak.

Outdoor environmental conditions such as changing wind directions and quick dispersion of the gas cloud from a leaking compressor installation often pose challenges for traditional gas detection systems, because of long time required for gas to reach the detector. Ultrasonic technology greatly supports, traditional infrared and catalytic bead gas detectors resulting that gas compressors locations remain safe and explosion-free. By adding ultrasonic gas leak detectors faster response times and lower operation costs in supervising number of compressor stations can be obtained.

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Observer-i Gas Leak Detector

Omni-direction acoustic detector utilizing ultrasonic technology. Instantly detects pressurized gas leaks with unmatched high-precision.

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Highlights

  • Instantly detects pressurized methane gas leaks at the speed of sound
  • ANN technology distinguishes real gas leak noise from background noise and helps to detect more real gas leaks avoiding nuisance false alarms
  • Patented Senssonic™ self-test provides full acoustic integrity test
  • Trouble-free maintenance and one-person check and calibration

Distribution of the natural gas to consumers via pipeline is the norm; alternatively, LNG can be transported to customers in specially-designed bunker vessel/barge, road tank trucks and rail tank cars. Such flexibility, allows for distribution of energy to areas which are far from established gas distribution networks. These areas which do not have pipeline access because of economic reasons or have difficult terrain.

For the LNG distribution chain, smaller volumes of product are being transported. However, there are many operational challenges regardless of the volumes. The risk of local pipeline network leakage and the overfilling of containers need to be addressed through technology, procedures and the appropriate application of gas detection equipment which includes point natural gas transmitters.

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ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Monitor

The ULTIMA® X5000 employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View featured product details

Highlights

  • Fast response time to methane and long-term stability with significant reduction of maintenance for IR Plus sensor
  • Catalytic sensor with a larger pellistor having more active sensing sites, provides better stability and improved poisoning resistance
  • Dual sensor capability for any combination of combustible, toxic gas or oxygen results in half of the footprint of a single gas detector
  • Bluetooth, OLED display and touch-button interface for an intuitive user experience and easy operation

Supplying arriving ships with LNG for their own consumption is performed from dedicated bunkering terminal. This is the most common form of bunkering where vessel connects via a pipeline to onshore storage facility. During such operation a potential misalignment of coupling systems is possible which can lead to LNG leaks. The monitoring and safety system are functional requirements to help reduce the consequences of these accidental releases which can turn into natural gas fires.

The properties and characteristics of LNG differ significantly from typical marine fuels. That is why it is essential that LNG bunkering operations are undertaken with diligence and special attention is paid to prevent possible ignition of LNG leaks. Therefore, requirements for fire detection in selected areas including: bunker station, gas fuel storage room, compressor room and fuel preparation rooms. Then also gas detection in ducting around the gas bunkering lines is installed.

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FL4000H Flame Detector

The FL4000H is an advanced multi-spectrum infrared (MSIR) flame detector which provides superior false alarm immunity with the widest field of view.

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Highlights

  • Fast response to natural gas fires with wide field-of-view (100° @ 30.5m)
  • Fail-to-Safe with Continuous Optical Path Monitoring (COPM)
  • Neural network with patent recognition processing reduces possibility of false alarms
  • MSIR technology allows for much greater detection distance (70m)

LNG fueling stations are often located within public areas, as a result there is a requirement for installation of reliable safety systems. The potential gas leak hazard sources of an LNG filling station are especially storage tank, delivery installation and gas dispensers including the vehicle being refueled. These areas are protected by gas detectors but installed flame detectors allow for mitigating hazards of fires with immediate ignition.

At the fueling site the LNG is transferred from the trucks into the storage system. Common storage volume for the LNG tank is 60 m3 which hold relatively large amount of liquefied gas potentially dangerous during uncontrolled release with possible ignition hazard. In applications in which gas is supplied to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) users, the addition of CNG capabilities is implemented to LNG fueling station. This allows for better flexibility important for local markets but also increases the number of possible leak and gas ignition sources.

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FL4000H Flame Detector

The FL4000H is an advanced multi-spectrum infrared (MSIR) flame detector which provides superior false alarm immunity with the widest field of view.

View featured product details

Highlights

  • Fast response to natural gas fires with wide field-of-view (100° @ 30.5m)
  • Fail-to-Safe with Continuous Optical Path Monitoring (COPM)
  • Neural network with patent recognition processing reduces possibility of false alarms
  • MSIR technology allows for much greater detection distance (70m)

In addition to its conventional role in the natural gas market, LNG may also be an energy source for power generation or manufacturing. LNG is substituting there for traditional fuels like heavy fuel oil or diesel. These plants can be located at islanded locations or remote. Utilizing gas-fueled systems can be also complemented by locally available renewable energy. The security of processes in such facilities is provided by gas and flame detection systems.

Apart from being an alternative fuel for various applications there are other advantages of LNG. Rising political and legislative focus on sustainability has made many rethink their choice of fuel. Compared to liquid fuel, LNG solutions provide lower CO2, NOx and SOx emissions. LNG comes forward as an excellent, greener alternative. Together with safety systems including point gas detectors for monitoring leaks the LNG becomes more frequent choice for power and manufacturing plants.

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ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Monitor

The ULTIMA® X5000 employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View featured product details

Highlights

  • Fast response time to methane and long-term stability with significant reduction of maintenance for IR Plus sensor
  • Catalytic sensor with a larger pellistor having more active sensing sites, provides better stability and improved poisoning resistance
  • Dual sensor capability for any combination of combustible, toxic gas or oxygen results in half of the footprint of a single gas detector
  • Bluetooth, OLED display and touch-button interface for an intuitive user experience and easy operation

The regasification facility depending on requirements can be an onshore LNG terminal or an offshore Floating Storage and Regasification. The traditional approach was to build an onshore terminal to cool down the LNG and supply local gas systems. Offshore FSRU technology has become a fast growing alternative and if storage is not required Floating Regasification units are used. Fire and explosion hazards during regasification may result from the presence of leaking combustible natural gas.

The LNG regasification process system is similar for available configurations, including plants which receive LNG as fueling option. The LNG will be pumped from storage, delivered to the vaporization facility at the desired gas delivery pressure, and vaporized using an external heat source. These operations involve transfer of LNG through various equipment before it reaches gaseous state. Such locations are monitored by combustible gas leak detectors.

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ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Monitor

The ULTIMA® X5000 employs diverse sensing technologies for the detection of combustible and toxic gases.

View featured product details

Highlights

  • Fast response time to methane and long-term stability with significant reduction of maintenance for IR Plus sensor
  • Catalytic sensor with a larger pellistor having more active sensing sites, provides better stability and improved poisoning resistance
  • Dual sensor capability for any combination of combustible, toxic gas or oxygen results in half of the footprint of a single gas detector
  • Bluetooth, OLED display and touch-button interface for an intuitive user experience and easy operation
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