Hsinchu gas aggravates gas transmission and distribution pipelines and uses odorants to remind the public not to misjudge it as a gas leak
Quick Look
- Hsinchu Gas Company added odorants when conducting leak detection on gas transmission and distribution pipelines in five towns and cities in Zhubei, Xinfeng, Hukou, Xinpu and Guanxi.
- It reminded the public that they may smell a clear smell for a short time and cause discomfort, but emphasized that the smell of gas is not necessarily caused by the odorant.
- If you continue to smell a strong smell, you should report it immediately and avoid using open flames or electrical switches.
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Why It Matters
Natural gas itself is colorless, odorless and non-toxic but flammable and explosive. In order to prevent the danger caused by the lack of odor during leakage, odorants must be added according to law. Hsinchu Gas Company will increase the odorant concentration every quarter in conjunction with the safety inspection of gas transmission and distribution pipelines to help personnel determine whether there is a leak through the smell.
In cooperation with the implementation of leak detection of gas transmission and distribution pipelines, Hsinchu Gas (Co., Ltd.) has recently added odorants to the gas transmission and distribution pipelines in Zhubei, Xinfeng, Hukou, Xinpu and Guanxi counties in Hsinchu County. Shortly after the completion, some people may still feel temporary discomfort or disgust after smelling it. It is also reminded not to just judge that the odorant is caused by the smell of gas. If you smell a smell or find a leak, you should still call Zhuwa immediately to send personnel to deal with it.
Qiu Shichang, general manager of Zhuwa, said that natural gas is colorless, odorless, non-toxic, flammable, and explosive. For safety reasons, the natural gas they supply is usually added with odorants in accordance with government regulations to prevent accidental natural gas leaks from causing danger due to unconsciousness. The odorants are added every quarter in conjunction with the safety inspection of gas transmission and distribution pipelines to facilitate inspection personnel to confirm whether there are leaks in the pipelines through enhanced odor.
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The odorant used this time is Tertiary Butyl Mercaptan (100%). The added concentration stipulated by law is 6 to 15 mg per cubic meter, and the concentration added this time is 15 to 30 mg per cubic meter.
He said that odorants are mainly used to warn of natural gas leaks. During the use of aggravated odorants and for a short period of time after completion, some areas may be more likely to smell obvious odors, and some people may also experience temporary discomfort or disgust after smelling them.
He specifically reminded that aggravating the odorant operation does not mean that if you smell gas, you can immediately judge that it is caused by the odorant. If you continue to smell an obvious or strong gas smell indoors, you should avoid using open flames and operating any electrical switches. When safe, turn off the gas switch, open doors and windows for natural ventilation, and leave the scene. In a safe place, use the toll-free service hotline 0800-351603 or 03-5510263 to notify them, and Zhuwa will send personnel to deal with it.
Open Questions
- What is the specific duration of this aggravated odorant?
- Are there any cases of people seeking medical treatment due to discomfort caused by odorants?
- Will the standard or frequency of odorant addition be adjusted in the future?
