FDM-assisted opposite two-way OA-CEAS system employing four lasers for simultaneous multi-species detection.

An FDM-assisted opposite two-way OA-CEAS system is reported in this paper. Compared with the traditional OA-CEAS system with one-way transmission configuration, the new system has two main advantages. One of the advantages is that four lasers can be employed for simultaneous measurements of multiple species in this system. Another advantage is the combination of the silver-coated concave spherical mirror and the narrow bandpass filter employed to realize the opposite two-way transmission in the optical cavity which can also serve as a re-injection mirror and optical enhancement gotten for free in the system. The performance of the system is demonstrated by simultaneous measurements of CO, CO2, C2H4, and CH4. This work highlights a new strategy for simultaneous detection by using four lasers in a single optical integrated cavity, which can improve the utilization rate of the optical cavity and reduce the cost for multiple gas species sensing.

Multi-laser sensor for simultaneous multi-gas measurements using off-axis cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy with an opposite two-way configuration.

An opposite two-way off-axis cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy-based multi-gas sensor is reported. More than two lasers can be employed in the sensor for simultaneous detection of different gas species. An approximately two times improvement in magnitude of the 2f signal and the signal-to-noise ratio is achieved because the concave spherical mirrors outside each end of the cavity and the narrow bandpass filters before the detectors can act as re-injection mirrors to re-inject the light into the cavity in the scheme. The performance of the sensor is demonstrated by simultaneous measurement of CO2 and CH4 in the atmosphere. This Letter highlights a new, to the best of our knowledge, strategy for simultaneous multi-gas measurement in a single integrated cavity by employing as many as four lasers.

Simultaneous and interference-free measurements of temperature and C2H4 concentration using a single tunable diode laser at 1.62 µm.

In the tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy-based diagnostics, the absorption of the measured target species may be influenced by the interference absorption from other vapor-phase species and the extinction from particles and liquid droplets, especially at high temperatures and pressures. Here, we report the first application (to our knowledge) of a differential absorption diagnostic for interference-free, simultaneous measurement of temperature and ethylene concentration using a single distributed-feedback diode laser near 1.62 µm. According to the detailed study of the C2H4 spectra in this region, two wavelength pairs are chosen to measure the temperature based on six selection criteria. C2H4 concentration is measured by one of the selected wavelength pairs with higher differential absorption. To validate the developed system, experiments are performed in a well-controlled heated static cell at a range of temperatures (300-900 K) and pressures (1-6 atm). The measurement accuracies for temperature and ethylene concentration are 1.83% and 1.65%, respectively, over the considered ranges. The precision, stability, and detection limit are also analyzed to validate the system's performance. This system can potentially be applied in a variety of combustion applications.

Simultaneous detection of atmospheric CH(4) and CO using a single tunable multi-mode diode laser at 2.33 µm.

We report on the first application (to our knowledge) of an extended-wavelength (2.33 µm) multi-mode diode laser for simultaneous measurement of the concentrations of CH(4) and CO in the ambient air. The signals identification and quantitative analysis are performed using correlation spectroscopy. A Herriott cell and the wavelength modulation spectroscopy technique with second harmonic detection are also utilized to improve the detection sensitivity of the system. The detection limits of the system are estimated to be about 81 ppbv and 31 ppbv for CH(4) and CO, respectively. The accuracy, sensitivity, precision, and stability are also analyzed to confirm the potential of the system.

[Measurement of oxygen concentration using multimode diode laser absorption spectroscopy].

Tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) is a widely used technique for high sensitivity, good selectivity and fast response. It is widely used in environment monitoring, industrial process control and biomedical sensing. In order to overcome the drawbacks of TDLAS including high cost, poor stability and center wavelength shift problem. A multi-mode diode laser system based on correlation spectroscopy and wavelength modulation spectroscopy (TMDL-COSPEC-WMS) was used to measure O2 concentration near 760nm at the 1%~30% range of near room temperature. During the experiment, the light is splitter into two beams, respectively through the sample and measuring cell, two receiving optical signal collection containing gas concentration information sent back stage treatment, invert the oxygen concentration through correlation and ratio between measured signal and reference signal, the correlation spectroscopy harmonic detection technique is used to improve the stability of the system and the signal to noise ratio. The result showed that, there was a good linear relationship between the measured oxygen concentration and the actual concentration value. A detection limit of 280 pmm. m in the 1 atmospheric which approved of the same sample. A continuous measurement for oxygen with the standard deviation of 0. 056% in ambient air during approximately 30 minutes confirms the stability and the capability of the system. The design of the system includes soft and hardware can meet the needs of oxygen online monitoring. The experimental device is simple and easy to use, easy to complex environment application.

[Measurements of CO2 concentration at high temperature and pressure environments using tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy].

The present research was planned to develop a method for species concentration measurements under high temperature and pressure environments. The characteristics of CO2 spectrum at high temperature and pressure were studied at first. Based on the research above, tunable diode-laser absorption of CO2 near 2.0 microm incorporating fixed-wavelength modulation spectroscopy with second-harmonic detection was used to provide a method for sensitive and accurate measurements of gas temperature and CO2 concentration at high temperature and pressure. Measurements were performed in a well-controlled high temperature and pressure static cell. The results show that the average error of the CO2 concentration measurements at 5 atm, 500 K and 10 atm, 1000 K is 4. 49%. All measurements show the accuracy and potential utility of the method for high temperature and pressure diagnostics.

Different regions and environments have critical roles on yield, main quality and industrialization of an industrial purple-fleshed sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L. (Lam.)) "Xuzishu8".

Purple-fleshed sweetpotato (PFSP) (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam), whose flesh is purple to dark purple, is a special variety type of sweetpotato, which has the characteristics of food crop, industrial crop and medicinal crop. The storage root (SR) of PFSP is rich in anthocyanins, starch, protein, soluble sugar, mineral elements, polyphenol, dietary fiber and so on, which has balanced and comprehensive nutritional value. And in recent years, its unique nutritional elements are increasingly known for their health functions. At present, there is no article on the characteristics and quality analysis of industrial xz8 variety. To explore the influence of different environments on the processing quality of xz8, we selected nine regions (Xuzhou, Jiawang, Pizhou, Xinyi, Peixian, Sihong, Yanchen, Xiangyang and Tianshui) to measure its yield and quality changes. The data demonstrated that xz8 has a very consistent high yield performance. In Tianshui, the anthocyanins, protein and minerals contents were significantly higher and yield also above average. Moreover, the variety with the lowest starch content exhibited the best taste. On the basis of the above results, it suggested that quite practicable to promote xz8 cultivation and suitable for processing in these areas. Thus, our present findings improve our understanding of xz8 variety and provide the basis for the industrial production of PFSP with strong prospects for success.

Calibration-free sensor for pressure and H2O concentration in headspace of sterile vial using tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy.

Tunable diode laser absorption measurements of pressure and H2O concentration in the headspace of vials using a distributed-feedback (DFB) diode laser near 1.4 µm are reported. A H2O line located near 7161.41 cm(-1) is selected based on its strong absorption strength and isolation from interference of neighboring transitions. Direct absorption spectra of H2O are obtained for the measurement path as well as the reference path by scanning the laser wavelength. The pressure and H2O vapor concentration in the headspace of a vial are inferred from a differential absorption signal, which is the difference between the measured and the referenced absorbance spectra. This sensor is calibration-free and no purge gas is needed. The demonstrated capability would enable measurements of pressure and H2O concentration in the headspace of vials within 2.21% and 2.86%, respectively. A precision of 1.02 Torr and 390 ppm is found for the pressure and H2O concentration, respectively. A set of measurements for commercial freeze-dried products are also performed to illustrate the usefulness of this sensor.

[Study on CO2 measurement using tunable multi-mode diode laser absorption spectroscopy].

Tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) technology is a kind of fast time response, large-range, continuous on-line monitoring gas detection technique. It is the mainstream technology of gas detection. In this paper the multimode laser diode was used as light source. Multi-mode laser combined with correlation spectroscopy can improve the test reliability and stability. It can also conquer the problem of the central wavelength change of the single mode diode laser due to thermal or mechanical fluctuations in durable working process. A FP laser was used as the light source in this research. A multi-mode diode laser system based on correlation spectroscopy and wavelength modulation spectroscopy (TMDL-COSPEC-WMS) was used to measure carbon dioxide in ambient air around 1 570 nm. The carbon dioxide concentrations were derived from the relationship between the normalized WMS-2f signal peak heights of the measurement and reference signals which selected based on high signal to noise ratio and correlation coefficient. All measurements were performed with controlled carbon dioxide and nitrogen mixtures in which carbon dioxide concentrations range from 0. 6% to 30%. The calculation results showed that there was a high linear relationship between the measured and actual carbon dioxide concentration, the linearity was 0. 998 7 and the fitted slope was 1. 061+/-0. 016 8 respectively over the tested range. A detection limit of 335 ppm m was achieved. The standard deviation of 0. 036 7% was achieved using 20 successive measurements with each measurement time taking approximately 10 s during 20 minutes, which demonstrated good stability of the system. Good agreements between the measurements of the system and actual values confirm the accuracy and potential utility of the system for carbon dioxide detection.

High-Pressure Measurements of Temperature and CO2 Concentration Using Tunable Diode Lasers at 2 µm.

A sensor for simultaneous measurements of temperature and carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration at elevated pressure is developed using tunable diode lasers at 2 µm. Based on some selection rules, a CO2 line pair at 5006.140 and 5010.725 cm(-1) is selected for the TDL sensor. In order to ensure the accuracy and rapidity of the sensor, a quasi-fixed-wavelength WMS is employed. Normalization of the 2f signal with the 1f signal magnitude is used to remove the need for calibration and correct for transmission variation due to beam steering, mechanical misalignments, soot, and windows fouling. Temperatures are obtained from comparison of the background-subtracted 1f-normalized WMS-2f signals ratio and a 1f-normalized WMS-2f peak values ratio model. CO2 concentration is inferred from the 1f-normalized WMS-2f peak values of the CO2 transition at 5006.140 cm(-1). Measurements of temperature and CO2 concentration are carried out in static cell experiments (P = 1-10 atm, T = 500-1200 K) to validate the accuracy and ability of the sensor. The results show that accuracy of the sensor for temperature and CO2 concentration are 1.66% temperature and 3.1%, respectively. All the measurements show the potential utility of the sensor for combustion diagnose at elevated pressure.

Simultaneous measurements of multiple parameters at elevated temperature using a frequency-division multiplexing scheme with tunable diode lasers.

A multiplexed diode-laser sensor system based on second harmonic detection of wavelength modulation spectroscopy (WMS) is developed for application at elevated temperatures with two near-infrared diode lasers multiplexed using a frequency-division multiplexing scheme. One laser is tuned over a H(2)O line pair near 7079.176 and 7079.855 cm(-1), and another laser is tuned over a pair of CO(2) and CO lines near 6361.250 and 6361.344 cm(-1). Temperature and concentrations of H(2)O, CO(2), and CO could be measured simultaneously by this system. In order to remove the need for calibration and correct for transmission variation due to beam steering, mechanical misalignments, soot, and windows fouling, the WMS-1f normalized 2f method is used. Demonstration experiments are conducted in a heated static cell. The precision of temperature and the concentrations for H(2)O, CO(2), and CO are found to be 1.57%, 3.87%, 3.01%, and 3.58%, respectively. These results illustrate the potential of this sensor for applications at high temperatures.

Simultaneous measurements of CO2 and CO using a single distributed-feedback (DFB) diode laser near 1.57 µm at elevated temperatures.

A sensor using a single distributed-feedback (DFB) diode laser at 1.57 µm for the simultaneous measurement of CO(2) and CO concentration at elevated temperatures is developed. A proper line pair near 6361.250 and 6361.344 cm(-1) is chosen based on absorption strength, separation of the two lines, and isolation from interference of neighboring transitions of the major combustion gases. The concentrations of CO(2) and CO are inferred from their wavelength modulation spectroscopy (WMS) 1ƒ-normalized absorption-based WMS-2ƒ signal peak heights. The CO(2) and CO concentration measurements are within 3.3% and 5% of the expected values over the full temperature range.