Applied Markets
Installed Gases
End customer
CO₂ Management in Dry Ice Cold Storage
Project Details
Dry Ice Container CO₂ Asphyxiation Prevention — Real-Time Safety Management with FIX800 and FIX-DS
This case from TS Korea explains why real-time CO₂ measurement is necessary for dry ice freezer containers. Dry ice is widely used in storage and logistics operations, but as it sublimates, it releases carbon dioxide (CO₂). In confined spaces with limited ventilation — such as freezer containers — CO₂ concentration can rise rapidly, exposing workers to asphyxiation risk including dizziness, respiratory distress, and loss of consciousness.
Installation Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Detector | FIX800 fixed CO₂ monitor |
| Display board | FIX-DS LED gas concentration display board |
| Installation environment | Dry ice freezer container |
| Location | Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do |
Why Real-Time Monitoring Is Necessary, Beyond Portable Spot-Checks
- Dry ice sublimation rate and resulting CO₂ accumulation can change rapidly depending on quantity, ambient temperature, and ventilation status
- Traditional portable gas detector spot-checks before entry provide only a single point-in-time reading, missing conditions that develop during the work period
- FIX800 fixed installation combined with FIX-DS display board provides continuous real-time CO₂ monitoring, with immediate visual alarm if concentrations rise during occupancy
- This continuous approach is particularly important in freezer containers where ventilation is inherently limited by the cold storage function itself
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does dry ice generate CO₂ asphyxiation risk?
Dry ice is solid CO₂. As it sublimates from solid directly to gas, it releases significant volumes of carbon dioxide. In confined, poorly ventilated spaces like freezer containers, this released CO₂ can accumulate rapidly, displacing oxygen and creating asphyxiation hazards.
Why is real-time monitoring preferred over periodic portable detector checks for this application?
Portable detector checks provide only a snapshot at the time of measurement. Since dry ice sublimation and resulting CO₂ levels can change continuously based on quantity and ambient conditions, real-time fixed monitoring with FIX800 and FIX-DS provides continuous protection throughout the entire time workers may be present.
Why are freezer containers particularly susceptible to CO₂ accumulation risk?
Freezer containers are designed with minimal ventilation to maintain cold temperatures, which is exactly the condition that allows CO₂ from dry ice sublimation to accumulate to dangerous concentrations rapidly.
How can FIX800/FIX-DS systems be installed for similar dry ice storage applications?
TS Korea provides installation services for dry ice storage and logistics facility CO₂ monitoring systems, including site assessment for optimal detector and display board placement.
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