Ammonia Gas Detectors (NH3)

Ammonia Gas Detector Solutions by International Gas Detectors Ltd.

Ammonia Gas Detectors from International Gas Detectors – We can provide a range of fixed sensors and portable gas monitors for the detection of NH3.

It is important for many industries to have accurate and fast detection of ammonia to avoid the gas reaching dangerous toxic levels.

Discover our range of ammonia monitors and associated instruments. Designed specifically for the detection of ammonia. Our ammonia gas detector range includes:

Ammonia Gas Detector Solutions by International Gas Detectors Ltd. Ammonia Gas Detectors from International Gas Detectors – We can provide a range of fixed sensors and portable gas monitors for the detection of NH3. It is important for many industries to have accurate and fast detection of ammonia to avoid the gas reaching dangerous toxic levels. Discover our range of ammonia monitors and associated instruments. Designed specifically for the detection of ammonia. Our ammonia gas detector range includes: 750 Series Safe Area Addressable for light industrial and commercial environments, using our industry first Ionic technology and addressable communication. 750X series addressable ATEX/IECEx explosion and dust proof detectors for harsh environments or ATEX zoned areas. Utilising our Ionic sensor technology and addressable technology. 750S Series addressable samplers (aspirated) detectors for hard to reach or freezer applications. Utilising our ground breaking aspirator technology and ionic sensors. TOCSIN 903 ATEX/IECEx detector for standalone applications. With relay outputs and 4-20mA outputs. Available to purchase online here. SGT-P Single Gas Portable detector for personal protection of plant room engineers and refrigeration service engineers. Available to purchase here.

Portable Ammonia (NH3) gas detector.

TOC-750X Series ATEX Gas Detector

TOC-750 Series Sampling Gas Detector

TOC-750 Safe Area Addressable Gas Detector

Occupational Exposure Limits

STEL: 35ppm

(Short Term exposure Limit – 15mins)

TWA: 25ppm

(Time Weighted Average – 8 hrs)

Alarm Recommendations

Rising Latching Alarms for Life Safety Applications

First Alarm

25ppm

Second Alarm

35ppm

Third Alarm

Optional

Ammonia gas is lighter than air and will rise however in the presence of moisture (such as high relative humidity). The liquified anhydrous ammonia gas forms vapours that are heavier than air. This can increase the risk of exposure from leaks to personnel, particularly in large NH3 refrigeration plant.

Ammonia is composed of Nitrogen and Hydrogen. It is a colourless gas with a characteristic pungent smell. Ammonia (NH3) is one of the most commonly produced industrial chemicals. NH3 is very toxic and also flammable with an LEL of 16%

Pictured: Our portable single gas ammonia detector for personal protection of engineers and plant employees. Available next day with a 24month warranty.

In the environment, Ammonia is part of the nitrogen cycle and is produced in soil from bacterial processes. NH3 is also produced naturally from decomposition of organic matter, including plants, animals and animal wastes.

Physical properties of ammonia include:

At room temperature, ammonia is a colourless, highly irritating gas with a pungent odour.
In pure form, it is known as anhydrous ammonia and readily absorbs moisture.
Corrosive.
NH3 gas is easily compressed and forms a clear liquid under pressure.
The gas is usually shipped as a compressed liquid in steel containers.
Containers of ammonia may explode when exposed to high heat.

As fewer and fewer CFCs and HCFCs are available for use as refrigerants, ammonia has become popular as a replacement. Ammonia is a cost-effective, efficient alternative to CFCs and HCFCs that is also safe for the environment.

Frequently used commercially in large freezing and refrigeration plants is also called “anhydrous ammonia” because it contains almost no water (it is 99.98% pure). 750X Series ATEX gas detectors and 2-Wire 750 series samplers; are commonly deployed into Ammonia refrigeration plant rooms for ammonia gas detector. TOC-750 safe area gas detectors and 2-Wire 750 sampler (pictured below) series are commonly deployed to monitor Ammonia valve stations and evaporators.

Read our article to learn more about our latest ammonia gas detector developments – Long Life Ionic Ammonia Sensors.

As a refrigerant, Ammonia has many advantages over CFCs and HCFCs:

An ammonia-based refrigeration systems costs 10-20% less to build than one that uses CFCs because narrower-diameter piping can be used.
NH3 is a 3-10% more efficient refrigerant than CFCs, so an ammonia-based system requires
NH3 is safe for the environment, with an Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) rating of 0 and a Global Warming Potential (GWP) rating of 0.
Ammonia gas is substantially less expensive than CFCs or HCFCs

Case Study: Read our case study on how we used our new low temperature ammonia sensors to help a refrigeration company with their ammonia detection. Read it here.

However:

It is incompatible with copper, so it cannot be used in any system with copper pipes.
NH3 is toxic and Flammable

Read our refrigeration page to learn more about ammonia used as a refrigerant gas.

Ammonia (NH3)

Ammonia Gas Detectors (NH3)