Formaldehyde, a natural gas found forming in people and the environment, can become harmful if its levels rise even by trace amounts. Chronic repeated exposure makes people more sensitive to its effects and can lead to cancers. The factories producing products for building and construction are exposed to this gas the most and have recorded…
Nitric oxide is an air pollutant that produces nitrogen dioxide, depletes ozone, and creates acid rain and smog. It can affect the lungs and eyes and be a workplace hazard at high concentrations. Emission monitoring and control by choosing the best technology for producing fertilizers with added abatement systems can lower nitric oxide pollution. Nitric…
Sulfur dioxide significantly affects air, water, soil quality, and ecosystems. Detecting Sulfur Dioxide in oil and gas companies is expected to control emissions by modernizing and changing the crude oil used as feedstock. Continuous and equipment leak emissions detection year-round is essential to track pollutants, formulate mitigation plans, and control emissions. Sulfur dioxide is one…
Ethylene oxide is a known carcinogenic, and workers in healthcare and sterilization facilities face increased cancer risks due to chronic long-term exposure. Limiting ethylene oxide emissions from the facilities is necessary to reduce cancer risks for people living, working, or going to school around these facilities, especially children. New EPA regulations proposed in April 2023…
peroxide is used as a liquid or vapor for disinfection, sterilization, and decontamination by healthcare professionals. Hydrogen peroxide is a hazard and can affect the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. As it is a strong oxidizer, it can react with organic compounds. Continuous point-of-care detection is necessary to determine the measures personnel need to…
Chlorine is one of the most used disinfectants for water treatment plants, but it is toxic and a health hazard. Accidents during transportation and leakages during storage and handling are common causes of hazards. Chlorine detection and neutralizing, along with wearing protective gear, can reduce the risks associated with the use of this common industrial…
Nitrogen Dioxide poisoning is an occupational hazard in the aerospace and defense industries. Ground operations and cruising in airports cause chronic nitrogen dioxide exposure resulting in premature death. Exposure during normal operations is low in space explorations, but accidents can release hazardous amounts of nitrogen dioxide. In the defense industry, normal combat operations and accidents…
Hydrogen gas produced using alternative techniques is an exciting fuel option for vehicles, aviation, and shipping to cut carbon emissions. Hydrogen is stored and transported as a liquid but used chiefly as a gas. The two states have varying properties, which must be considered during their handling. Hydrogen’s colorless, odorless, and highly flammable nature must…