B5: Using Sensor Smarts to Choose the Right LEL
Mon, 6/1: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM CDT
Education Sessions
Education Sessions
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center
Room: 388
CM Credit Hours: 1
Description
Choosing the right Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) sensor for area monitoring is critical to ensuring safety in hazardous environments. With three primary sensor technologies: Catalytic Bead (CAT), Infrared (IR), and Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) offering unique advantages and limitations, safety professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting the most appropriate solution for their specific application.
This session will explore the science behind each sensor type, including how they detect gases, their environmental sensitivities, and their suitability for various field conditions. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how sensor selection impacts detection accuracy, maintenance needs, and overall safety outcomes.
The session will also provide a framework for evaluating sensor performance in real-world scenarios, empowering professionals to make informed decisions that enhance worker protection and operational efficiency.
This session will explore the science behind each sensor type, including how they detect gases, their environmental sensitivities, and their suitability for various field conditions. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how sensor selection impacts detection accuracy, maintenance needs, and overall safety outcomes.
The session will also provide a framework for evaluating sensor performance in real-world scenarios, empowering professionals to make informed decisions that enhance worker protection and operational efficiency.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
• Identify the operational principles and differences of CAT, IR, and MPS LEL sensors.
• Apply a decision-making framework to select the most appropriate LEL sensor best suited for specific field applications in order to enhance safety and compliance.
• Recognize how sensor selection impacts maintenance, calibration, and long-term reliability in gas detection programs.
• Identify the operational principles and differences of CAT, IR, and MPS LEL sensors.
• Apply a decision-making framework to select the most appropriate LEL sensor best suited for specific field applications in order to enhance safety and compliance.
• Recognize how sensor selection impacts maintenance, calibration, and long-term reliability in gas detection programs.
Content Level
Intermediate
Core Competencies
Chemical Hazards
Safety
Keywords
Education and training
Gas and vapor detection
Real-time detection services and direct reading instruments
Safety
Session Availability
In-person
OnDemand
Targeted Audience
Technician
Transfer of Knowledge
Hands-on demonstrations and practicum
Test/Quiz