Tube Petroleum Hydrocarbons 10/a (10) | Draeger

The Dräger Tube Petroleum Hydrocarbons 10/a (10) is a detection tube designed for the measurement of petroleum hydrocarbons in the air. These tubes are used in conjunction with a Dräger pump (such as the Dräger 100 or 3000 pumps) to sample air for the presence of various hydrocarbon vapors.

Key Features:

• Range: The tube is specifically designed to measure petroleum hydrocarbons in the air, with a range of detection usually expressed in parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m³). For example, the range of detection might be from 10 ppm to a higher concentration depending on the specific formulation of the tube.

• Detection Principle: The Dräger tube uses a color change method to indicate the concentration of petroleum hydrocarbons. When air is drawn through the tube, the chemical reagents inside react with the hydrocarbons, resulting in a color shift. The length of the color change is proportional to the concentration of the target substance in the air.

• Application: This tube is commonly used in industrial environments, including refineries, chemical plants, and petroleum facilities, to monitor and ensure that the levels of petroleum hydrocarbons do not exceed safety thresholds.

• Duration and Sensitivity: The tube provides results in a short amount of time, typically in 1-3 minutes, and is sensitive enough to detect low concentrations of hydrocarbons in the air.

• Capacity: It generally allows for a 100 mL air sample to be drawn, depending on the pump being used.

• Safety and Usage: These tubes are disposable and are designed for single-use, which makes them easy to handle and reduces cross-contamination risk.

Benefits:

• Quick and Easy to Use: The Dräger tubes are convenient, portable, and straightforward to operate, providing quick on-site measurements.

• Accuracy: The color change is a direct representation of the concentration, providing reliable data in real-time.

• Wide Application: Suitable for detecting a variety of hydrocarbon compounds present in petroleum-based products.

Possible Hydrocarbons Detected:

The tube is generally designed to detect a broad spectrum of hydrocarbons that are found in gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, or other petroleum products, including alkanes, cycloalkanes, and aromatic compounds.