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Published on: March 22, 2019
[Research on the method of interference correction for nondispersive infrared multi-component gas analysis]
You-Wen Sun1, Wen-Qing Liu, Shi-Mei Wang
1Key Laboratory of Environmental Optics and Technology, Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China. ywsun@aiofm.ac.cn
This study presents a novel interference correction method for nondispersive infrared (NDIR) multi-component gas analysis. The method accurately determines gas concentrations, achieving low error rates for CO2, CO, and NO.
Area of Science:
- Spectroscopy
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Monitoring
Context:
- Nondispersive infrared (NDIR) gas analyzers are widely used for multi-component analysis.
- Interference from other gases and environmental factors (temperature, pressure) can affect measurement accuracy.
- Accurate quantification of gases like carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitric oxide (NO) is crucial for various applications.
Purpose:
- To develop and validate an interference correction method for NDIR multi-component gas analysis.
- To account for the influence of temperature and air pressure on gas absorption.
- To enable precise concentration inversion of target gases in a mixture.
Summary:
- A novel interference correction method was developed for NDIR multi-component gas analysis.
- The method utilizes successive integral gas absorption models and Lorentz detuning linetypes to calculate absorption cross sections and response coefficients.
- Four-dimensional linear regression equations were established to correct for absorption cross interference, ensuring each filter channel's signal corresponds to its target gas concentration.
Impact:
- The proposed method significantly improves the accuracy of NDIR multi-component gas analysis.
- Experimental results show low inversion concentration errors: 2.0% for CO2, 1.6% for CO, and 1.7% for NO.
- This validated method enhances the reliability of gas concentration measurements in complex mixtures.
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