Portable Hydrocarbons (HC) Gas Detector, 0-100% LEL

Reliable portable Hydrocarbon (HC) gas detector for sale online. Compact handheld gas detector with a measuring range of 0-100% LEL, ensuring accurate monitoring of Hydrocarbon gas concentrations and equipped with high-precision sensors, alarms and LCD display, convenient to carry and read test results.

Features

• LCD dot matrix display, direct readout of gas type, unit, concentration, local time, etc.
• Support English/Chinese operation, easy to shift.
• Gas concentration unit PPM and mg/m³ can be shift quickly.
• Built-in micro-sampling pump, 10 grades of suction are available.
• Explosion-proof certification

Gas Detector Functions

• With self-calibration and zero calibration functions, makes the detection more accurate and reliable.
• One key to restore factory setting, free from maloperation.
• With temperature and pressure compensation, able to realize the compensation for the gas concentration under different temperature and pressure environments.
• Two-stage alarm with sound and light, and alarm point is settable.
• Rechargeable lithiumpolymer battery with large capacity.
• High-strength special engineering plastic housing, with anti-slip, waterproof, dustproof and explosion-proof.

Specification

Note:
* If you need an HC gas detector with other measuring ranges unlisted in above table, please contact us to inform your operating environment, so as to help you choose an appropriate one for your application.
* We also provide other common gas detectors, and you can refer to ATO Gas Detector Catalog to get the specific gas type and measurement range. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

*** Other Common Gases and Ranges Available for Portable Gas Detectors

Details

Applications

Tips: What is Hydrocarbons (HC) gas?

Hydrocarbons (HC) gas refers to a group of organic compounds composed solely of hydrogen and carbon atoms. These compounds are fundamental components of natural gas and petroleum. Hydrocarbons can exist in various forms, including gases, liquids, and solids, depending on their molecular structure and length.

In the gaseous state, Hydrocarbons are typically alkanes such as Methane (CH₄), Ethane (C₂H₆), Propane (C₃H₈), and Butane (C₄H₁₀). Methane is the simplest and most abundant hydrocarbon gas, often found in natural gas reserves and produced through biological decomposition in anaerobic environments like swamps and landfills.

Hydrocarbon gases are crucial in the energy sector as they are primary fuels used for heating, electricity generation, and as feedstocks in the chemical industry. They are also significant in environmental discussions due to their role in air pollution and climate change. Methane, for instance, is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential significantly higher than carbon dioxide.

In addition to energy applications, Hydrocarbon gases are utilized in the production of chemicals, plastics, and synthetic materials. Their extraction, processing, and utilization must be carefully managed to minimize environmental impacts, particularly concerning emissions and leaks that contribute to air quality degradation and global warming.