Vapor Monitoring & Detection System (VMDS)

Phase 2 of the Vapor Monitoring Detection and Remediation project has been completed. The goal of the project is developing a Vapor Monitoring and Detection System (VMDS) to provide a toolbox of equipment that can then be deployed as needed to monitor vapor sources, vapor […]

Washington River Protection Solutions is committed to providing timely information about chemical vapors at Hanford’s tank farms. Read the latest installment in a series of weekly updates. This week’s topics: Update on Vapor Monitoring and Detection System and opportunities for employee engagement. [pdf-embedder url=”https://hanfordvapors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Vapors-Weekly-Update-7-13-17.pdf” title=”Vapors […]

The Open-Path – Fourier transform infrared (OP-FTIR) is one of the optical spectrum analyzers providing real-time monitoring for the Pilot-Scale Vapor Demonstration and Testing. Read more here.

The Gastronics Fixed Instrument Skid is one of the Direct-Reading Instruments being tested at Hanford’s tank farms. It provides real-time gas measurements for ammonia, volatile organic compounds and nitrous oxide. Read more about the technology here.

The AreaRAE is one of the Direct-Reading Instruments (DRI) being tested at Hanford’s tank farms that provides real-time measurements and optional alarm signals when exposure exceeds preset limits. Read more about the technology here.

Washington River Protection Solutions is field testing new technologies for potential application in the tank farms for detecting and monitoring vapors and their sources. Technologies being evaluated include infrared cameras that can detect chemical vapors in work areas, portable area sensors equipped with multiple chemical […]

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is reviewing new technologies that could be used in the tank farms to detect and monitor vapors. These technologies include infrared cameras that can detect chemical vapors, portable area sensors that can detect specific vapors, in-stack and area vapor detection […]