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    Area of Science:

    • Optical Sensing
    • Gas Detection Technologies
    • Laser Spectroscopy

    Background:

    • Traditional methane sensors often rely on thermoelectric coolers (TEC) for stable operation, increasing complexity and cost.
    • Accurate and stable methane detection is crucial for natural gas leak monitoring, industrial safety, and environmental surveillance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and validate a novel methane detection sensor.
    • To demonstrate stable methane concentration measurement without a TEC.
    • To evaluate the sensor's performance in terms of accuracy, linearity, and detection limits.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a methane sensor based on direct absorption spectroscopy.
    • Utilizing the self-heating effect of lasers to maintain stable operating conditions.
    • Conducting gas concentration calibration and long-term continuous detection experiments across various temperatures.

    Main Results:

    • The sensor operates stably between -10°C and 40°C without a TEC, simplifying its structure and reducing costs.
    • Excellent linear correlation (R²=0.9993) observed during calibration experiments.
    • Maintained a relative detection error within -2.667% to 4.3% over the test temperature range, with a minimum detection limit of 27.33 ppm·m (1σ).

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed methane detection sensor offers a cost-effective, stable, and accurate solution.
    • Its simplified design and performance make it suitable for home natural gas leak monitoring.
    • Broad applicability in industrial safety and environmental monitoring is highlighted.