Safety Case Study - Valero Refinery Propane Fire The Valero refinery propane fire underscores the critical need for automated gas detection and rapid response systems to prevent catastrophic industrial accidents and protect workers.

Incident at Valero Refinery
- Personnel heard a "pop" & saw what appeared to be steam.
- Effects

The Importance of Using Fire and Gas Solutions
Fire and Gas Systems
Components of a Fire & Gas System
Layers of Protection Approach To Flame & Gas Detection
Detection sensors
Combustible gas detectors

Fixed Point Gas Detection
Catalytic Bead Combustible Gas Detection - Technology and Benefits

Infrared (IR) Point Gas Detection
Reduced Proof Test Frequency / Immunity to Poisoning

Technologies, types of detectors and strategies in the field of gas and fire detection:
Metal Oxide Semiconductor Gas Detection
Open Path Gas Detection
Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detection
Toxic gas detectors
Electrochemical Gas Detection
Oxygen depletion detectors
Gas Detection Placement Strategies
Fire detection
Flame Characteristics
Flame detectors tecnologies
Selecting the Right Flame Technology: Aspects to Consider
Fire & Gas Technologies: Innovation and Strategic Choices