Sensors & Electronics
Chemical Sensors
Fieldable Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Sensor (9)
Problem: Develop a fieldable, real-time monitor to determine vadose zone chlorinated hydrocarbon vapor concentrations.
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Mechanisms through Instruments
PNNL Solution:
- Demonstrated detection of volatile chlorinated compounds using compact atomic emission spectroscopy method
- Conducted successful field demonstrations
- Created second generation instrument suitable for routine field applications
- Adapted instrument to detect other elements
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Optical spectroscopy; RF cell design; fiber optic probe design; optical detection system design; analog electronic design; mechanical packaging design; computer control & data acquisition/reduction hardware system development; control and analysis software development; field test planning; field test documentation.
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Contact: Norm Anheier
