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Why gas generators are the safest option in laboratories

When it comes to generators, there are a lot of options for customers to choose from in terms of sizes and prices. Ranging from electric generators, diesel generators and gas generators, there can be a lot of factors that go into your decision. However, gas generators are believed to be the safest option to be used in laboratories, as they require a reliable and consistent mixture of quality gases for a range of applications including gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). 

There are four main reasons why gas generators are considered to be the safest option for laboratories:

Store very low volumes of gas 
The first safety aspect of a generator is the low stored volume of gas, which means that in the event of damage, there is minimal gas to enter the workplace. In this situation, a gas generator is designed with safety features that will prevent the gas concentration in the air to reach critical levels.

Low-pressure operation 
The second reason gas generators are safe for labs is that they operate at low pressures. While generators are designed to deliver gas at the pressure required for the application, gas cylinders need a pressure regulator to lower the pressure to the required level. Low-pressure operation means there is no risk of harming your employees with a large quantity of gas suddenly released into the atmosphere.

Automatic shut down 
The third and possibly most important safety aspect of gas generators is that they will create an alert sound and completely shut down if there is any deviation from their standard operation. Unlike cylinders and bulk tanks, generators are programmable to have safety features account for all potential risks, including problems with the instruments, power supply changes, and environmental factors.

Safe supply of hydrogen 
When thinking about gas safety in laboratories, hydrogen should be highlighted as a high-risk gas. Hydrogen's flammability ranges from 4% (LEL) to 75% (UEL) — a very wide range for a fuel source — raising concerns about storing and transporting hydrogen cylinders. Parker hydrogen generators include built-in safety features that, in most cases, stop hydrogen production. With no stored volume and the rapid diffusion properties of hydrogen, the generator design prevents the H2 concentration in the air from ever meeting the lower explosive limit (LEL).
More and more laboratories use gas generators to function their daily activities because of their safety. If you need more information about gas generator, please come and visit our website at Energy Power System Australia.
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