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Photoionization and Flame Ionization Detectors


AEL Category: 07. Detection

AEL Title: Detector, Flame Ionization (FID), Point, VOC

AEL Number: 07CD-01-DPFI

SAVER Project: Photo-Ionization and Flame-Ionization Detectors

Photoionization and flame ionization detectors are used to detect the presence of toxic and explosive vapors. Responders use these devices to determine whether or not areas are contaminated.

Find this project in the FEMA Authorized Equipment List and InterAgency Board Interactive Standardized Equipment List.

Attachment Ext. Size Date
Photoionization and Flame Ionization Detectors Highlight (September 2006) PDF 243.25 KB
Portable Flame Ionization Detectors Market Survey Report (April 2015) PDF 809.09 KB
Photoionization Detectors for Vapor Chemical Constituents Summary (February 2007) PDF 278.33 KB
Flame Ionization and Photoionization Detectors, Portable TechNote (September 2014) PDF 523.91 KB
Last Updated: 01/31/2023
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