Ethane (C₂H₆) – highly flammable, difficult to recognize
Safety through precise gas warning technology
Ethane (C₂H₆) is a colorless and odorless gas from the alkane group that is used in numerous industrial processes – particularly in the chemical industry, natural gas processing and refineries. Despite its economic importance, ethane poses a high safety risk: even low concentrations in the air can lead to ignition or explosion.
Explosive potential: ethane as a fire and explosion hazard
Ethane is a highly flammable gas that can combine with air to form an explosive mixture at concentrations between 3% and 12.4% by volume. The danger:
- Ethane is neither visible nor can it be smelled
- It can accumulate unnoticed in closed rooms or poorly ventilated areas
- Even a small leak is enough to create an ignitable environment
Whether in production facilities, storage rooms, laboratories or transportation areas – wherever ethane is used, technical gas monitoring is indispensable.
Gas detectors for ethane:
Early warning protects people, systems and processes
Our gas detectors for ethane are specially developed to detect flammable gases at an early stage – even before dangerous concentrations occur. By using precise sensor technology, our systems can be individually tailored to your requirements and reliably sound the alarm if ethane escapes into the ambient air.
Typical areas of application for our ethane gas warning systems:
- Chemical production plants
- Refineries & petrochemical industry
- Storage sites for alkanes and flammable gases
- Research facilities & laboratory areas
- Transportation of dangerous goods, tanks & transshipment points
Your benefits with our ethane gas detectors:
- Precise detection of ethane even in the smallest concentrations
- Customizable alarm thresholds for maximum flexibility
- Multi-gas capability: Can be combined with other sensors (e.g. for propane, methane, CO)
- Seamless integration into existing security, SCADA or fire alarm systems
- Certified for use in ATEX zones
Safety through professional gas warning technology – customized for ethane
As an experienced provider of gas monitoring systems in the industry, we develop customized solutions for the safe handling of ethane. From planning and installation to maintenance – we work in partnership with you through all project phases.
The following devices from Bieler+Lang can measure ethane vapors
We will be happy to advise you on the selection of suitable detectors and evaluation devices for your individual gas detection system.
