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Why use a CO detector?
Carbon monoxide gas consists of one carbon atom and one oxygen atom.
It is a toxic gas which is produced from the
partial oxidation of carbon containing compounds in situations where
there is not enough oxygen present to produce carbon dioxide.
Carbon monoxide is produced naturally during
animal metabolism, photochemical reactions in the troposphere and
from volcanoes, forest fires and other forms of combustion.
Atmospheric Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a short lived greenhouse gas which is found
naturally at low concentrations in the atmosphere.
It has an important indirect effect on global
warming by reacting with hydroxyl radicals, reducing their abundance.
Hydroxyl radicals help reduce the lifetime of
strong greenhouses gases and therefore without their presence an
increase in global warming can occur.
Carbon monoxide also contributes to ozone
formation in the atmosphere which is a toxic and reactive gas.
Human activities increase the concentration
of carbon monoxide, particularly in urban areas.
The main source is internal combustion
processes from transportation and industrial activity causing
temporary atmospheric CO pollution.
Automatikprodukter offer a range of portable
and fixed monitors with a CO detector suitable for measuring
accurate atmospheric CO concentrations.
Indoor Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide is a toxic, odorless, colorless gas. Leak detection
is very important for indoor environments due to the potential for
loss of human life or severe disability from high CO exposure.
Malfunctioning fuel burning appliances such
as furnaces, cookers, water boilers and gas room heaters can all
lead to carbon monoxide leaks in areas occupied by people.
Automatikprodukter can provide both a fixed
or portable CO detector for indoor air quality monitoring.
Industrial Applications
Carbon monoxide gas is used in several industrial applications
including the chemical, food and medical industries.
Automatikprodukter can also provide a range
of CO monitors suitable for these types of applications where
control and alarm functionality may be required. |
