- Author
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Moye, C. H.
- Title
- Development of a First Approximation of a Design Method for Combustible Gas Detection Systems.
- Coporate
- Worcester Polytechnic Inst., MA
- Report
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Thesis,
May 1991,
99 p.
- Keywords
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combustible gases
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gas detectors
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sensors
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fixed fire protection systems
- Identifiers
- gas detection system design standards development; combustible gas detection system design considerations; gas detection system components and functions; sensor calibration and system maintenance and testing; combustible gas movement and sensor placement; sensor placement in a non-ventilated space
- Abstract
- This paper reviews the basic design objectives for the use of fixed combustible gas detection systems, reviews the state-of-the-art in combustible gas detection technology, and reviews criteria used in the design and layout of fixed systems. A solution for sensor placement in a non-ventilated enclosure is presented. There is also a discussion regarding the development of a national consensus standard for the design and installation of combustible gas detection systems. There is no standard for the design and installation of combustible gas systems, although standards for system components do exist.