Simtronics new GD1 for toxic gas detection

Groveley Detection is the UK distributor for Simtronics and has added the GD1 to its growing range of fire and gas detection products. Norwegian fire and gas safety company Simtronics ASA has launched the GD1, its new generation toxic open path gas detector. Compared to traditional detectors in hazardous area use, the ATEX certified GD1 offers faster detection, reduced maintenance and greater area of coverage. It offers a failsafe, reliable and robust hydrogen sulphide detector (H2S) for applications in petrochemical installations offshore, onshore, in power plants or waste water treatment plants.

Dr Eliot Sizeland of Simtronics said: "The GD1 represents cutting edge gas detection technology. The detector delivers improved safety and reliability compared to traditional detectors. It is designed for safety and made for life - and offers real cost savings within two years." The GD1 is ideal for personnel safety monitoring as it is able to detect 5ppm hydrogen sulphide gas clouds. The detector response time is considerably faster than MOS or electrochemical detectors. Using a single transmitter/receiver pair, the detector covers distances of up to 100 metres, so installation and maintenance costs are reduced as fewer devices are needed to cover the same risk.

The GD1 can be used in a SIL II system without the need for voting and needs only annual checking. As with all Groveley Detection's products, the GD1 is designed for early detection of hazardous events. It is built to work safely in extreme areas and withstand the harshest environments onshore and offshore.