- Process Equipment
- Microbiological Anaerobic Chamber
The practice of making gas mixtures in the laboratory should be eliminated, and gas mixtures with a known low hydrogen concentration should be purchased for use. The concentration of hydrogen used should be such that it is not possible to form an explosive mixture on dilution with air (i.e., hydrogen concentration less than 4% after mixing with air from a leak, damage to the chamber, or inadvertent admission of air to the chamber). A gas monitor with a built-in alarm should be purchased and installed to continuously monitor both hydrogen and oxygen concentrations in the chamber, and to provide visible and audible indication of any problems. The manufacturer’s instructions and manuals should be closely followed. All users should be fully trained in the use of the equipment, and should be fully conversant with the potential hazards and how to manage the associated risks. Hydrogen use in anaerobic chambers is discussed in the Lessons Learned Corner on this website.