[Development of a multi-spectra based portable water quality analyzer]
Hai-yang Mu1, Yan-jun Li, Zhan-hu Shan
1State Key Laboratory of Industrial Control Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China. mhybest@gmail.com.cn
Guang Pu Xue Yu Guang Pu Fen Xi = Guang Pu
|November 26, 2010
Summary
A new portable water quality analyzer uses multi-spectra fusion to measure six organic pollutants without reagents. This green instrument offers higher precision than traditional UV spectral methods for rapid, outdoor water testing.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Analytical Chemistry
- Spectroscopy
Context:
- Traditional water quality analysis often relies on chemical reagents and bulky equipment.
- Existing UV spectral analysis methods, while common, have limitations in precision and portability.
- There is a need for rapid, reagent-free, and portable solutions for on-site water quality monitoring.
Purpose:
- To develop a novel portable multi-parameter water quality analyzer.
- To implement a multi-spectra information fusion theory for water analysis.
- To provide a reagent-free method for measuring key water organic pollution indicators.
Summary:
- A portable multi-parameter water quality analyzer was developed using multi-spectra information fusion.
- The instrument analyzes water sample spectra to measure six organic pollution indicators (e.g., TOC, COD) without chemical reagents.
- It features a small size, rapid testing capabilities, and an outdoor-friendly design.
Impact:
- The developed analyzer demonstrates higher measurement precision compared to conventional UV spectral analysis methods.
- This technology offers a more accurate and efficient approach to portable water quality monitoring.
- Enables rapid, on-site assessment of water organic pollution, supporting environmental protection efforts.
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