An essential aspect of workplace safety is prevention of exposure to
harmful gases such as ammonia. Exposure to high concentrations of
ammonia in the air can cause immediate burning of the eyes, nose, throat
and respiratory tract and can result in blindness, lung damage or
death.
One of the best ways to detect ammonia is through an
ammonia sensor, and according to Fei Shen, CEO of SemeaTech, there are
several different sensors available based on different factors.
“One
of the biggest obstacles in ammonia detection has been the inability to
use sensors for long durations due to their limited capacities like
alkaline batteries,” he explained, adding that SemeaTech has an
innovative new solution.
“As a worldwide leader in sensing
technologies focusing on hazardous material detection in work safety and
environmental protection, we pride ourselves on providing solutions,”
he said. “Our new NH3 Long Life Ammonia Sensor works optimally
regardless of how much it has been exposed to ammonia and has one of the
longest lifetimes of any NH3 sensor at approximately a five-year life
span.”
Sombol Safety in the UK are very excited to support the sales and distribution
of this impactful product.
“This is a great solution for a lot of
manufacturers,” he said. The sensor is more optimal for environments
where ammonia could be present 24/7 such as refrigeration facilities,
fertilizer manufacturing or livestock farms.
For more information on the NH3 sensors available, please see the following application notes:
