Honeywell Gas Detection · Industry Applications

Background & Requirements

Offshore platforms and FPSOs face salt spray, confined spaces, and hazardous H₂S and methane. Detectors must meet SIL2, classification society approval, and long maintenance intervals.

Evacuation is difficult offshore; any flammable or toxic leak must trigger second-level response. Salt spray accelerates equipment aging, demanding higher IP ratings.

Key Risks & Challenges

• Primary gases: Methane / hydrocarbons, H₂S, O₂
• Critical areas: Wellhead, Process deck, Cargo tanks, Pump rooms, Living quarters
• Environment: Salt spray, high humidity, vibration, dense Ex zones
• Leak consequences: fire/explosion, poisoning, shutdown, regulatory penalties
• Operational gaps: insufficient coverage, delayed alarms, missed calibration, data silos