Safe Handling of Hydrogen Sulphide
Monday, 26th July 2021
H2S is among the most dangerous gases in the oil and gas industry. Even today, there are regular occurrences of injuries and death due to H2S exposure. It is essential to have proper knowledge and training on how to detect it, protect yourself and what to do in case of high concentration levels.
Where can H2S Occur
H2S occurs during oil production, storage, transportation and processing of oil and gas, especially in refineries where H2S is separated from natural gas and crude oil. H2S can occur at:
- Wellheads
- Pumps
- Piping systems
- Eliminators
- Oil and water tanks
- Flare stacks – bottom of drilling rigs
- Shale shaker equipment, sludge filters and mud pits
- Ballast water treatment systems
90% of hydrogen sulphide, such as rock masses and hot sulphur springs, occurs in the environment. The remaining 10% results from bacterial decomposition of organic material in biogas, sewage treatment, or industrial manufacturing processes. Here, H2S is a by-product of refining crude oil or gas, among others. It occurs in the chemical industry, in pulp and paper production or the production of pesticides.
The potential to leak is very high!
Gas Measurement Equipment IM&M can help you select the appropriate:
- Gas Detection Tubes
- Single Gas Detectors
- Multi-Gas Detectors
- Fixed Gas Monitors
- Area Gas Monitors
- Air Purifying Respirator with an appropriate filter
- Supplied air system
- Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Body Protection
- Escape Device
Contact us for further information: +44 (0114) 2853040, sales@im-m.co.uk, www.im-m.co.uk
