Fiber-Optic-Based Methane Detection

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Fiber optic-based methane detection is an innovative and efficient way to measure the volume of methane gas in the atmosphere. By utilizing mid-infrared (MIR) light-emitting diodes (LEDs), sensors can detect methane levels as low as 2.3 ppm using a lock-in technique.

This method is much more accurate than traditional methods, and it is not visible to the naked eye, making it ideal for monitoring methane levels in remote areas.

The sensors consist of a light source, a MIR LED, and a 20-mm gas cell filled with methane gas. The output signal is amplified by an amplifier or lock-in technique.

Thermal cameras can be used to identify the MIR light that is emitted from the LED. This technology has been proven to be reliable and accurate in detecting even small amounts of methane gas in the atmosphere.

Methane is one of the most important greenhouse gasses that needs to be monitored closely. With fiber optic-based methane detection, it is now possible to accurately measure even small amounts of this gas to better understand its impact on our environment. This technology could potentially revolutionize how we monitor and control greenhouse gases in our atmosphere.

This makes fiber optics ideal for detecting methane in remote locations where traditional methods may not be feasible or cost effective. Additionally, fiber optics are more resistant to environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, making them more reliable than other methods of methane detection. With fiber optics, researchers can now accurately measure methane concentrations in areas that were previously inaccessible or too costly to monitor with traditional methods.

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Fiber-Optic-Based Methane Detection Using Mid-Infrared Light Emitting Diode

InnoWell is an innovative company in the field of the optical gateway and fiber-optics-based sensors. The various products of InnoWell can fulfill customers’ requirements for measuring temperature, and types of gasses, whether they are toxic or explosive in oil wells, besides identifying gas kick before occurrence.