GT Gas Meter Flashcards
Methane has a lower explosive limit of ——- and an upper explosive limit of —— at room temperature.
5%. 15%
A concentration of 5% methane is equivalent to-
50,000 PPM
10% of the LEL is equivalent to
5,000 PPM
Concentrations of —- are considered immediately dangerous to life and health
50,000 PPM ( 100% LEL , 5% volume
Natural gas is ——- than air
Lighter
Once the meter detects over 2,000 PPM methane, it switches to the second sensor that reads-
% LEL
Anytime the meter converts to a % LEL reading, we need to think about extra precautions as the environment is at-
4% of LEL
At 20% of LEL the meter will read
HIHI
They are on a —— calibration schedule
Once per quarter
Contact station —- if it needs calibration
13
Meters need to be run —— in fresh air before turning off.
1-2 minutes