Are you looking for a precise solution to monitor your pressurised gas systems? If so, we have the perfect solution for you – Portagas®.
Portagas® is a “World First” for monitoring pressurised, non-liquefied inert gas cylinders – such as Inergen®.
Here’s what makes it unique:
What sets Portagas® stand out from the competition:
A WORLD FIRST – Our innovative technology offers non-invasive and non-destructive monitoring of pressurised, inert gas systems, making it a World-first.
INTELLIGENT PRESSURE MONITORING – Our technology utilises a built-in infrared thermometer to automatically adjust measurements for temperature changes, distinguishing between temperature-induced pressure changes and actual loss of contents.
UNLIKE PRESSURE GAUGES – Our technology is not prone to the mechanical issues that may affect traditional pressure gauges, such as needle sticking or vibrations causing inaccurate readings
RECORD & REPORT – Tracking maintenance has never been easier with our technology. The instrument allows users to save and report records directly from the device, which can then be exported via email or USB stick as a CSV file or a PDF report.
What is Portagas® ?
This instrumentation is an acoustic, non-invasive pressure monitoring system for inert gas systems. It is a unique and innovative solution designed to monitor the pressure of pressurised, non-liquefied inert gases and compressed gas cylinders, including Inergen®, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Propane, Methane, Chlorine, Ammonia, Hydrogen, and CO2.
It uses sophisticated signal processing and acoustic technology to detect minor fluctuations in internal cylinder pressure with precision below the 5% required by regulations and by detecting marginal changes in the internal cylinder pressure making it a valuable tool for ensuring safety and compliance.
This instrumentation has applications across multiple sectors, including:
- Healthcare and Pharmaceutical: Respiratory therapy, anesthesia, and other medical applications, or in the production of medicine.
- Food and Beverage: Carbonation and preservation of food and beverages.
- Oil and Gas: Maintain pressure and prevent corrosion in oil and gas pipelines.
- Manufacturing: Used in welding, cutting, and other industrial processes.
- Aerospace: Pressurisation and propulsion.
- Refrigeration: Refrigerants in commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.
Pressurised gas systems and temperature:
Pressure of a sealed container is directly related to its temperature. As a result traditional pressure gauges alone cannot provide a reliable indication pressure and contents of a sealed system. The Portagas® is an innovative solution to this issue by having an infra-red thermometer built into the sensor that will take the temperature at the time of measurement. This temperature is then used, along with fill pressure and fill temperature, to determine precisely what the pressure should be at the current temperature. We use the most accurate models available for pressurised gases in making these adjustments, accounting for the intrinsic forces and characteristics of the contained gas.
Inergen® is typically stored in seamless cylinders at pressures between 100-200 Bar. At such pressures they are subject to slow seepage of contents or occasionally accidental discharge. If the gas is insufficient to develop the design concentration required the fire event will not be extinguished. This is used to detect even minor changes in the internal pressure, with precision comfortably exceeding the 5-10% agent and pressure loss thresholds cited in regulations such as NFPA 2001 and ISO 14520.
Watch the Portagas® in action:
Get in touch with us today to learn more about how Portagas® can enhance your operations.
