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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Spectroscopy
  • Chemical Sensing

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  • Natural gas analysis requires accurate detection of methane, ethane, and propane.
  • Existing sensors face challenges with complex mixtures and spectral interferences.
  • Quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy (QEPAS) offers high sensitivity for gas detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a compact and portable QEPAS-based gas sensor for detecting methane (C1), ethane (C2), and propane (C3) in natural gas (NG)-like mixtures.
  • To improve the accuracy and capability of real-time natural gas composition analysis.
  • To address spectral interferences and matrix effects in complex gas mixtures.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy (QEPAS) system.
  • Employed an interband cascade laser (ICL) emitting at 3367 nm to target alkane absorption features.
  • Applied partial least-squares (PLS) regression analysis for spectral interference filtering and matrix effect correction.
  • Trained and tested the PLS algorithm using spectra of methane, ethane, and propane mixtures diluted in nitrogen.

Main Results:

  • Achieved high prediction accuracy for C1 (~98%), C2 (~96%), and C3 (~93%).
  • Demonstrated the capability to discriminate and detect propane (C3) within complex natural gas-like mixtures.
  • Showcased significant improvements over previously reported QEPAS sensors for natural gas analysis, particularly in accuracy and C3 detection.
  • Validated the effectiveness of PLS regression in managing spectral interferences and matrix effects.

Conclusions:

  • The developed compact and portable QEPAS sensor with PLS regression offers a significant advancement for natural gas analysis.
  • The sensor enables accurate, real-time, and in situ composition analysis of natural gas.
  • This technology holds promise for improved online monitoring and quality control in the natural gas industry.