Oil & Gas
WHY VENTILATION IS NEEDED AT THE WELLHEAD
Tempest fans are specifically engineered to deliver high CFM output over greater distances than common ventilation tools. These units will carry nearly all potentially dangerous molecules and gases away from the wellhead and out of direct contact with the crew, creating drastically safer working conditions. Tempest fans are easily capable of running for extended periods of time, are easy to move and direct, and are able to sync up directly to gas detection units which allow power on/off depending on detection.
METHANE GAS
During well prepping and drilling, methane gas is released from the head. While methane gas in small quantities alone is not toxic, however in contained areas, it may displace oxygen causing seriously ill effects such as dizziness and poor coordination. This can be a deadly combination in an environment where quick thinking and action is key to safety. Even more severe, methane gas is highly combustible and often used as a fuel source.
HYDROGEN SULFIDE GAS
Hydrogen Sulfide is a flammable and extremely toxic gas. It is heavier than breathable air winch causes it to linger near ground level. Although it gives off that “rotten egg” odor, it will quickly cause a loss of smell preventing personnel from detecting it naturally. Even minor exposure can lead to illness, unconsciousness, and even death.
RADON GAS / RADIUM 226 & 228
Radon Gas, Radium 226, and Radium 228 are naturally occurring radioactive materials that reside among oil and gas deposits. An estimated 30% of oil and gas wells contain some level of these radioactive isotopes. Drilling activity causes extraction of these materials releasing them into the air. As they are carried above ground, a working crew can experience direct skin exposure and may breathe in radioactive dust and gases. Frequent and prolonged exposures will increase cancer risks, especially of the lungs.
OIL & GAS FIREFIGHTING FOAMS ALSO AVAILABLE
Oil companies are regularly faced with high hazards and fire safety issues. Upstream and downstream oil and gas production companies, operating onshore and offshore, use firefighting foam to fight against burning tanks (with floating or fixed-roof), pipeline fires…
Our sister company, BIOEX has developed foam concentrates which extinguish fires quickly and provides a good burn-back resistance.
- Film generating foam concentrate with the latest C6 surfactants called AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) which put out hydrocarbon fires.
- A high efficient eco-friendly alternative: 100% Fluorine-Free Foam (F3).
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