Can kerosene and aviation fuel be detected using the same combustible gas detector?
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Can kerosene and aviation fuel be detected using the same combustible gas detector? Is it still necessary to match it specifically? The manufacturer says that gas detectors can detect all types of combustible gases, as long as the alarm parameters are set accordingly? Is this statement correct? I am using a combustible gas detector with catalytic combustion.
Kerosene and jet fuel can be considered one and the same substance
Yes, the detection setpoints are different.
Can a combustible gas detector calibrated with methane be used to detect kerosene? The manufacturer replied to me that it’s possible; however, if an alarm is desired, the alarm setpoints need to be adjusted accordingly. I don’t know if this statement is correct
Kerosene is a mixture, and its combustible components are mainly various hydrocarbons; therefore, catalytic combustion essentially involves detecting the combustion of hydrocarbons, and methane itself is a type of hydrocarbon...
1. Simply put, a combustible gas detector can detect a single type of gas. Just to clarify, if it’s hydrogen + methane, then it won’t work; at the very least, it would be inaccurate. Volatile gases such as kerosene and gasoline, although they are mixtures, have well-defined fundamental properties and can be considered single gases. 2. Once calibrated, the same detector can be used. When detecting other gases, simply recalibrate the settings. 3. Kerosene and aviation fuel can essentially be considered the same; aviation fuel is purer and has better performance characteristics. 4. The principle of ignitability detectors is essentially that of a sensor: the combustion of gas changes the resistance value, which in turn corresponds to the concentration. Therefore, in theory, all combustible gases can be detected. 5. Alkanes, aldehydes, and so on can all be detected; it’s not the case that only substances composed of hydrocarbons can be detected – these are two different things, so don’t be misled. There’s a lot of inaccurate information online; too many people pretend to be experts. Our forum has many talented people, and one can learn a great deal from them. 6. If you are not confident, you can list all the gases you want to test in the purchase contract as technical specifications.
Flammable gas detection uses the catalytic combustion method to measure the lower explosive limit (LEL), and it is generally calibrated using methane. If this type is also used, it will be universal