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10.2 Explosimeter
The Explosimeter is the name normally associated with an instrument for measuring
hydrocarbon gas in air at concentrations below the lower Flammable Limit. Its full
name is a Catalytic Filament Combustible Gas Indicator.
A fun understanding of the construction and principle of an Explosimeter is essential
for its safe and efficient use and it is essential that any person using this instrument
carefully studies the operating manual. There is also a detailed explanation in the
ISGOTT book carried on tankers.
The Explosimeter measures from 0 to 100% of the Lower Explosive Limit (EU
Standard*: 1.6 % by volume of Butane / 4.4% volume of Methane)
•In US, 5% methane = 100%.
If the gas to air mixture is above the upper explosive limit (8.4% by volume of
Butane), the meter reading will initially rise to give a reading of 100% or above, but
will rapidly fall towards zero because the mixture of gas and air in the combustion
chamber is too ‘rich’ to sustain combustion.