Evaluation of Personal Multigas Monitors

Abstract

Eight different makes of multigas monitors were evaluated for use by U.S. Coast Guard field personnel. The meters were evaluated with regard to: linearity of response to methane, oxygen and hydrogen sulfide levels; ability to do remote sampling, accuracy for each type of gas; alarm response time, portability, bulk, eight (8) hour battery charge (for NiCad versions) (dry cell versions also tested when available); ease of use; temperature and humidity effects, and resistance to shock of impacts. Two of the instruments were significantly better than the rest in most respects

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA281786

Entities

People

  • Aaron M. Mainga
  • Edward B. Overton
  • Kenneth R. Carney
  • Xianzhong Zhang

Organizations

  • Louisiana State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Alkanes
  • Battery Chargers
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Chemical Detectors
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electrochemical Cells
  • Energy
  • Gas Detectors
  • Measurement
  • Metal Oxide Semiconductors
  • Nickel Cadmium Batteries
  • Oxygen Sensors
  • Photoelectrochemical Cells
  • Safety
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Battery Technology and Engineering