Course Description:
Recorded at AIHce EXP 2023
In industrial environments the use of chlorine dioxide gas detectors for area or worker monitoring is not a simple activity and many considerations have to be made for proper use. The understanding of gas detector operation and more specifically the capabilities and limitations of chlorine dioxide sensors, and how it may be expected to perform in an industrial environment are all considerations on how it may be used. Topics to be presented in this session are: 1) selection and configuration of ClO2 detectors; 2) calibration and operational checks (bump testing); 3) understanding what the instrument readings are telling; 4) selection of appropriate alarm set points; and 5) what responses are required should an alarm actuate. Our experienced presenters will lead attendees through the complex issues and discuss the many choices that are required to be addressed to successfully deploy chlorine dioxide gas detection. The session will use a kraft pulp mill environment as an example application although these same issues may be found in municipal and other industrial disinfection applications.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the session, the participant will be able to:
• Recognize the considerations for proper monitor deployment.
• Explain the intricacies of ClO2 sensor design and capabilities.
• Compare the differences in fixed vs portable ClO2 gas detection.
• Assess calibration methodologies and difficulties for day to day use.
• Describe the relationship between the OELs and the ability of ClO2 sensors.
• Apply the alarm selection process, rather that simply using default values.
• Recognize the issues for alarm response and emergency response procedures.
• Prepare educational requirements to ensure that Tier 1 Basic Users competencies are met.
Contact Hours:
1
Presentation Date:
05/23/2023
Presenters:
Steven Jahn, CIH, MBA, FAIHA
Evison Carefoot, PE, CIH, CRSP
Peter Ficzycz, CIH, CRSP
Robert Henderson, MBA
