Gasman CO2 Applications - Examples
Breweries
 Fermentation and Filtration is the number one risk area.
Instruments are often clipped to belt, rather than on the breast as breathing air could interfere with the reading.
Unit worn for the whole day by operators in risk areas. 24 hr battery operation should enable 3 shifts per charge.
Laboratory workers will use units when entering risk areas.
Unit could easily be dropped and may be sprayed with water or other liquids on a regular basis so impact resistance and IP65 is important.
Ambient noise levels tend to be high, so vibrating and the high impact blue/red LED alarms are important.
Wineries
Many wineries have over 100 tanks, which need cleaning out during the harvest, after fermentation and after each crush of fruit, so it is seasonal work, depending on where you are in the world (maybe 4½ months of the year).
A team of 3 will take around 1 hr to clean a tank.
1 man outside will monitor gas levels on a regular basis (maybe every 5 minutes) and will be responsible for alerting the team and supervisor. The teams rotate roles.
Cleaning takes place 24/7 through the peak season so battery life is important. 1 charge for a full 24 hr twin shift.
Men inside the tank will be on harnesses for emergency rescue.
A fan is often employed to force ventilate clean air into the tank.
Tank cleaning can produce wet environments so IP rating is important.
Units are mothballed out of season so simple checking/calibration is important when they are taken out for use.
Areas can have high ambient noise levels.
Soft Drinks Dispensing Service and Installation
Mobile service and installation engineers, working from home provide service to clubs, pubs, restaurants and leisure centres.
Engineers will keep the unit on charge, in their van/truck, so an in-car charger/cigarette lighter socket is important.
The soft drinks are often made from a syrup. Water and CO2 are added by a system kept in a cellar or other area remote from service.
O2 is stored in bottles in the cellar. Modern installations usually have far better ventilation than older premises. The older the place, the greater the risk of CO2 build up following a leak.
Service may take as long as 1 hour. Installation may take 1 day.
Instruments may be worn or placed on the ground with tools at a low level.
If any alarm is indicated the engineer evacuates and will not re-enter until owner/manager ensures area is cleared and ventilated. The engineer would inform his line manager and report the incident on an HS report.
Engineers will pressure test the system in parts. Each drink type will have its own syrup pump and carbonator. Each of these can be isolated and tested.
Each bottle has its own gas gauge and if there is a leak, could discharge in 1 hour or 1 day.
Risk areas may occasionally be wet so IP rating is of some importance.
Engineers tend to return to base rarely, maybe 6/year, so reliability and long life is important.
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