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Method for optimisation of detection wavelengths for multi-gas detection

US10337986B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2016
Grant dateJul 2, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2201/12746
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for optimizing values of n detection wavelengths of an optical gas sensor configured to detect n different gases is provided, including: a) calculating a value of a determinant of an absorptivity matrix ε whose coefficients represent spectral absorptivity of each of the n different gases at the n detection wavelengths, the calculating being repeated several times, each time modifying at least one of said n detection wavelengths so the values of said n detection wavelengths are comprised within a range of values for which the spectral absorptivity of at least one of the n different gases is non-zero; and b) determining the values of said n detection wavelengths for which the calculated value of the determinant of the absorptivity matrix ε corresponds to a maximum calculated value amongst a set of values calculated in step a).

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