London, United Kingdom / New Delhi, India – August 2025 – Modcon Systems Ltd., a London-based UK company with a growing presence in global energy markets, has been awarded the Best Industrial Sensing Technology Award for its MOD-1040 Oxygen Analyzer. This recognition, presented by the International Research Awards on Sensing Technology, highlights the analyzer’s role in advancing process safety and efficiency in both hydrogen and hydrocarbon industries.
The Invisible Hazard of Oxygen in Industrial Systems
While hydrogen and hydrocarbons dominate the energy conversation, oxygen remains a hidden but critical risk factor. In hydrogen plants, even small traces of oxygen can lead to explosive mixtures, while in natural gas pipelines and refineries, oxygen ingress accelerates corrosion, degrades catalysts, and destabilizes combustion systems.
Traditional extractive analyzers, which rely on sampling and conditioning gas streams, often introduce delays and contamination risks. By the time measurements are available, conditions may have already shifted.
MOD-1040: In-Situ, Real-Time Oxygen Monitoring
The MOD-1040 Oxygen Analyzer is built on quenched fluorescence optical technology. Unlike conventional systems, it measures oxygen directly within the process stream, eliminating the need for extraction lines. Key features include:
- Sub-ppm detection limits for early warning of oxygen ingress
- Ultra-fast response times for immediate operator action
- ATEX and IECEx certifications for hazardous environments
- SIL-2 compliance for safety instrumented systems
- Rugged housing to withstand high pressure and corrosive gas streams
This combination ensures both accuracy and resilience in the most demanding industrial environments.
Importance for Hydrogen Industry
India and other nations investing heavily in green hydrogen production face unique safety and purity challenges. The MOD-1040 addresses these by:
- Preventing the formation of hazardous hydrogen-oxygen mixtures
- Ensuring fuel-cell grade hydrogen purity
- Protecting electrolyzers and downstream equipment from oxidation
- Enabling automated shutdowns in case of oxygen intrusion
For hydrogen projects scaling up across Asia, such monitoring is essential to meet both safety regulations and global market standards.
Impact on Hydrocarbon Industry
In oil, gas, and petrochemical operations, oxygen control supports not only safety but also economics and sustainability. The MOD-1040 helps operators:
- Detect unwanted air ingress in natural gas pipelines
- Optimize flare gas combustion, reducing emissions
- Maintain catalyst activity in refining processes
- Ensure consistent product quality and compliance
These benefits translate into reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs, and improved environmental performance.
Award Recognition
The Best Industrial Sensing Technology Award confirms the MOD-1040’s relevance across multiple industries. The award is officially registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and can be verified at sensors.sciencefather.com, ensuring transparency.
Gregory Shahnovsky, CEO of Modcon Systems Ltd., commented: “The MOD-1040 is not just about measurement—it’s about building confidence in operations. By providing reliable, real-time oxygen data, we empower industries to operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably.”
Looking Ahead: Toward Smarter Plants
The MOD-1040 is part of a broader movement in industrial sensing—integrating real-time analyzers with artificial intelligence, predictive maintenance, and digital twins. By providing high-fidelity oxygen data, the analyzer supports smarter process control and contributes directly to the energy transition.
For India and other rapidly growing energy markets, technologies like the MOD-1040 will be central to bridging safety, efficiency, and sustainability in hydrogen and hydrocarbon operations.
About Modcon Systems Ltd.
Modcon Systems Ltd. is a London-based UK company specializing in advanced industrial gas analyzers. With expertise spanning petrochemicals, natural gas, and green hydrogen, Modcon delivers solutions that combine innovative optical sensing with real-world durability.