Honeywell has unveiled a new gas sensor for industries such as mining, oil and gas, petrochemical and plastics manufacturing.
The 4-Series NDIR Hydrocarbon Gas Sensor can be used to detect flammable gases, such as methane, propane and butane, in industrial settings.
Detection of flammable industrial gases
It uses optical non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) technology and is designed to integrate into fixed and portable gas detectors carried by workers.
The sensor has an integrated condensation reduction system, allowing it to clear excess moisture and maintain performance in humid environments and confined spaces like refineries.
Carmen Becker, President of Honeywell Sensing Solutions, said: “In gas detection, the accuracy, precision and reliability of the sensing solution are crucial for worker safety.
“Our new flammable gas sensor is an example of how Honeywell is using extensive domain expertise and introducing innovative technology to strengthen operational safety in industries critical to global infrastructure.”
Resistance and lifespan
Unlike traditional pellistor or catalytic bead sensors that can degrade or become “poisoned” in harsh environments, the NDIR sensor has high poisoning resistance, limiting the risk of sensor failure and reducing instances of false positives.
With infrared technology, the NDIR sensor is also able to consume less power than traditional flammable gas sensors, extending the operational lifespan and prolonging a portable gas detector’s battery.
