Simultaneous detection of SO2, SO3 and H2O using QCL spectrometer for combustion applications

Tuomas Hieta; Mikko Merimaa

doi:10.1007/s00340-014-5896-9

Simultaneous detection of SO₂, SO₃ and H₂O using QCL spectrometer for combustion applications

Tuomas Hieta, Mikko Merimaa

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We demonstrate a high-sensitivity laser-based spectrometer for simultaneous detection of sulphur dioxide (SO₂) sulphur trioxide (SO₃) and water for coal-fired combustion applications. The spectrometer is based on a quantum-cascade laser (QCL) operating at 7.16 μm, capable of measuring all three components simultaneously in a single frequency sweep. An optical multipass cell having a total path length of 9.1 m is used at increased temperature and at low pressure to ensure reliable measurement of highly reactive SO₃ and adequate separation of overlapping spectral features, respectively. Detection limits for SO₂ and SO₃ are 0.134 and 0.0073 ppm, respectively, when employing a 20-s sampling time.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	847-854
Journal	Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics
Volume	117
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-014-5896-9
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2014
MoE publication type	A1 Journal article-refereed

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