GDS Gas Detector Simulator

Product catalog summary

Purpose:

The GDS Gas Detector Simulator is designed for practical training in using portable gas detectors to test atmospheres in ship enclosed spaces. It aims to enhance the skills of crewmembers and tanker personnel in handling gas detection equipment.

Configuration:

The simulator comprises an Instructor WorkPlace (IWP) and Student WorkPlaces (SWP). The IWP allows instructors to assign tasks, input gas types and concentrations, and compare student results with expected outcomes. Students learn about gas detector construction, calibration, and operation, and determine gas types and concentrations in enclosed spaces.

Equipment:

The simulator includes the Dräger X-am 5000 portable gas detector, which measures concentrations of O₂, explosive gases and vapours (% LFL), H₂S, and CO, essential for enclosed space entry tests.

Ship Spaces Included:

Cargo tank with vapour lock
Ballast Tank with hatch lids
CO₂ station
Paint store

Usage:

The simulator is used in tanker personnel training courses, Advanced Fire Fighting Training, and Enclosed Space Entry training, complying with the STCW Code requirements.

Delivery Set:

The simulator can be delivered as a standalone product or as part of the AFS Advanced firefighting simulator.

Legislation:

The simulator aligns with the STCW Code and Convention, specifically addressing sections and regulations related to advanced training for chemical and liquefied gas tanker cargo operations, as well as fire prevention and firefighting.

Catalog excerpts

GDS GAS DETECTOR SIMULATOR (version 1.2) Purpose: GDS Simulator is intended for practical training in using portable gas detectors for testing atmosphere in ship enclosed spaces. Simulator consists of Instructor WorkPlace (IWP), and Student WorkPlaces (SWP). IWP is designed to set and control the performance of training tasks. Instructor' operations: • to assign a closed space to the student, • to enter type and concentration of gases and vapours in the enclosed spaces, • to compare the measurements results made by the student with those given. Student' operations: • to study construction, indications and controls of the gas detector, • to study gas detector calibration principles and prepare it for operation, • to determine the type and percentage of gases in the enclosed space. GDS Simulator includes Drager X-am 5000 portable gas detector, which is widely used on ships, in accordance with its Technical Manual. Gas detector simulator helps determining concentration of O2, explosive gases and vapours (% LFL), H2S and CO for maintaining tests, required for enclosed space entry. Simulator includes the following ship spaces: • Cargo tank with vapour lock for gas detector hose penetration; • Ballast Tank with hatch lids for gas detector hose penetration; • Paint store. • during tankers personnel training courses in accordance with requirements of Chapter V of SCTW Code, Target groups Crewmembers Tanker personnel Ship types

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GDS GAS DETECTOR SIMULATOR (version 1.2) • during Advanced Fire Fighting Training courses in accordance with requirements of Chapter VI of SCTW Code, • during Enclosed Space Entry training courses. Simulator can be delivered as a separate product, or as part of AFS Advanced firefighting simulator. STCW Code - Section A-V, Table A-V/1-1-3 - Specification of minimum standard of competence in advanced training for chemical tanker cargo operations - Section A-V, Table A-V/1-2-1 - Specification of minimum standard of competence in basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations - Section...

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GDS GAS DETECTOR SIMULATOR (version 1.2) VHF Radio Receiving [F] Channel: 16 [R/V] Hatch, gas measure point of C02 room Measuring depth: 0.00 m diLLEU VHF Radio Receiving Gas Measuremen Connected to: Ventilation cover, gas measure point of C02 Measuring depth: 0.

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