Methane Gas Sensing Technologies in Combustion: Comprehensive Review

Journal Article · 30 January 2019 · Sensors & Transducers

OSTI ID:1503194

Shuk, Pavel ^[1]; McGuire, Chad ^[1]; Brosha, Eric  ^[2]

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1. Rosemount Measurement and Analytical, Emerson Automation Solutions, Shakopee, MN (United States)
2. Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

Major methane (CH₄) gas sensing technologies for the application in a combustion environment are reviewed with many theoretical and practical aspects, as well as basic installation and operation details. A comprehensive CH₄ gas sensing technologies review is supported with the latest development trends. Performance and application options for methane measurements in the process using calorimetric, mixed potential electrochemical CH₄ sensor, semiconductor detector and tunable diode (TD) laser and quantum cascade (QC) laser spectroscopy are discussed for the possible application in power generation, chemical production, heating, process control, safety, and quality. Special attention is given to the technology application limits and analyzer’s system requirements.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE)
• Grant/Contract Number: 89233218CNA000001
• OSTI ID: 1503194
• Report Number(s): LA-UR--18-31101
• Journal Information: Sensors & Transducers, Journal Name: Sensors & Transducers Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 229; ISSN 2306-8515
• Publisher: IFSA PublishingCopyright Statement
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English