Ultrasonic detection strengthens first line of defense against
dangerous gas leaks
Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR),
has received orders totaling approximately $5.8 million for ultrasonic
gas detection technology that will be used to monitor for leaks at
onshore and offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Australia.
The offshore application is believed to be the world’s largest single
installation of this technology.
The leak detectors will provide an important first line of defense,
alerting facility operators to gas leaks that not only affect their
operations, but can also threaten the safety of personnel and equipment.
Unlike traditional gas-sensor devices, the ultrasonic technology
provided by Emerson does not wait until leaking gas reaches the sensor
or accumulates to dangerous concentrations. Instead, it uses
ultra-sensitive acoustic sensors to constantly monitor wide areas for
the ultra-high-frequency sound caused by escaping pressurized gas,
instantly detecting leaks of all gas types without being affected by bad
weather, wind or leak direction, or gas dilution.
“LNG operations play a growing role in energy distribution, especially
in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Steve Sonnenberg, president of Emerson
Process Management. “Ultrasonic gas detection is one of the many ways
Emerson is helping LNG operators manage these complex and ever-larger
facilities as safely as possible.”
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com),
an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their
production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas,
refining, pulp and paper, power, water and wastewater treatment, mining
and metals, food and beverage, life sciences and other industries. The
company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific
engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services.
Its brands include PlantWeb™, Syncade™, DeltaV™, Fisher®,
Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, Daniel™, Ovation™, and
AMS Suite.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global
leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide
innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and
consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of five
business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network
Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions.
Sales in fiscal 2012 were $24.4 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.
