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

Volume

51

Issue

1

fYear

2015

fDate

Jan.-Feb. 2015

Firstpage

142

Lastpage

147

Abstract

The use of nondispersive 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

air pollution; hazardous areas; pattern classification; production engineering computing; NDIR detection technology; fugitive emission quantification; gas and oil production facility; hazardous area classification design; leak data quantification; nondispersive infrared emission detection; Buildings; Hazardous areas; Hydrocarbons; Instruments; Materials; Standards; Ventilation; Adequate ventilation; emission quantification; fugitive emission detection; hazardous area classification; infrared detection; nondispersive infrared (NDIR);

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0093-9994

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TIA.2014.2348075

Filename

6879288