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769 Increase Mine Safety with Fiber Optic Communication and Monitoring Systems
There are few people in the world who understand all of the risks that coal miners have to take, every day, in order to gather the large quantities of the fossil fuel necessary to provide energy across the United States.
Posted on Jul-03-2012

546 Air Monitoring Equipment Increases Safety in Coal Mining Industry
The coal mining industry holds risks no matter what precautions are taken. Unstable fault lines and the buildup of toxic and combustible gases are a constant threat to miners.
Posted on Jun-07-2012

465 New Atmospheric Monitoring System Enables Process Control Too
Problem: An underground coal mine is remotely monitored for combustible gases. When it is discovered that methane has risen above safe levels in a particular segment of the mine
Posted on May-11-2012

469 Combined Monitoring and Communications Systemfor Active Shale Gas Drilling Sites
Problem: While the Marcellus Shale offers an abundance of natural gas, combustible gases such as methane or hydrogen sulfide can pose a danger at drilling sites.
Posted on Apr-10-2012

666 Prevent Ammonia Poisoning with Industrial Anhydrous Ammonia Gas Detectors
One of the most produced chemicals in the United States is anhydrous ammonia. Ammonia is a gaseous compound composed of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3) that releases a unique pungent odor.
Posted on Feb-15-2012

504 Monitoring Methane (CH4) andOther GasesatNatural Gas Production Wells
Energy production is once again a prominent industry in the nation during a time when fuel costs continue to soar.
Posted on Jan-18-2012

871 Monitoring Carbon Monoxide and Hazardous Gases in HVAC Systems and Enclosed Areas
In today’s society, most residential and commercial structures including schools, offices, hospitals, parking garages and warehouses utilize heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Posted on Dec-20-2011

871 Natural Gas Monitors Used to Detect Methane Gas in Well Drilling Sites and Stations
Everyday millions of industrial manufacturing companies use dangerous chemicals and gases in the production of goods or services. Power plants, coal mines, oil and gas wells all have an inherent risk of producing gas leaks and quickly releasing combustible gases into work environments.
Posted on Nov-21-2011

800 Monitoringand Detecting Methane in Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Compression Stations
In 2010, about 49% of the petroleum consumed by the United States was imported from foreign countries. The United States still hasn’t seriously addressed this issue since the 1970’s energy crisis.
Posted on Oct-02-2011

745 Smart Monitoring Systems Detect and Control Dangerous Gases in Various Facilities
In manufacturing and production industries such as coal mining, construction, distribution, oil and gas,powerful chemicals are present and poisonous gases can be produced through various machinery and processing methods.
Posted on Aug-15-2011

377 The Importance of Gas Detection and Monitoring in Industrial Manufacturing and Production
Most manufacturing industries in the world, be it food production, mining, automotive, use chemicals and machinery that can produce dangerous level of poisonous gases.
Posted on Jul-13-2011

417 Hydrogen (H) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Exposure Hazards and Safety Equipment
Hydrogen gas (H2) was first artificially produced in the early 16th century, via the mixing of metals with strong acids.
Posted on Mar-30-2011

502 Chlorine Gas Detection Systems Sensors Can Reduce Damaging Health Effects
Chlorine (Cl) is the chemical element with atomic number 17. The chloride ion, which is part of common salt (NaCl) and other compounds, is abundant in nature and necessary to most forms of life, including humans.
Posted on Feb-02-2011

482 Gas Monitoring Systems for Detection of Ammonia Exposure Levels and Applications
Ammonia (NH3) is pungent, colorless compound that is lighter than air. Anhydrous (water-free) ammonia is easily liquefied under pressure and is extremely soluble in water.
Posted on Jan-04-2011

758 The Marcellus Shale Monitoring for Methane and other Combustible Gases in Compression Stations
Natural gas from the Marcellus Shale is a potentially vast energy resource and there are many reasons for tapping the natural gas in the shale.
Posted on Oct-06-2010

1592 The Special Challenges of Powder River Basin Coal
Many coal-fired power plants have switched from traditional high-sulfur bituminous coal to Powder River Basin (PRB) coal. PRB coal offers several advantages: it has a low sulfur content, reserves are plentiful, and it can be acquired using surface mining methods.
Posted on Jul-15-2010