Gas detection systems:Look beyond the initial cost
January 1st 2011 Gas detection within industry
calls for different monitoring
methods to suit the different
hazards and processes, as well as the
layout of the plant. Draeger says
using its latest technology,modern
gas detection systems can be designed
and installed more economically than
before. It says that not only do its
systems include long life sensors but
the systems can help reduce
maintenance costs.
There are many different gas
detection systems from a wide variety
of suppliers. The problem, says
Draeger, is that choosing a cheap
system today could lead to high levels
of expenditure in the future. The true
cost of ownership goes beyond the
initial capital outlay with false alarms,
high maintenance levels and a regular
supply of spare parts adding to the
system's actual cost.
Unless a system is reliable, it could
also mean that faults go unreported,
leaving a dangerous environment
and, as a result, a chance that those
working in and around the workplace
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