MSA. The Safety Company. Gas Detection Handbook

Seventh Edition. — 2014. — 152 p.The MSA Gas detection Handbook is designed to introduce users to key terms and concepts in gas detection and to serve as a quick reference
manual for information such as specific gas properties, exposure limits and other data.
The Handbook contains:
a glossary of essential gas detection terms and abbreviations.
a summary of key principles in combustible and toxic gas monitoring.
reference data—including physical properties and exposure limits—for the most commonly monitored gases, in industrial and
various other environments.
a comparison of the most widely-used gas detection technologies.
a table indicating the gas hazards common to specific applications within major industries.
a summary of key gas detection instrumentation approvals information, including hazardous locations classification.
MSa’s exclusive Sensor Placement Guide, detailing important factors to take into consideration when determining optimum
gas sensor placement.