20240035961. LASER IMAGING OF GASES FOR CONCENTRATION AND LOCATION IDENTIFICATION simplified abstract (Ohio State Innovation Foundation)
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LASER IMAGING OF GASES FOR CONCENTRATION AND LOCATION IDENTIFICATION
Organization Name
Ohio State Innovation Foundation
Inventor(s)
Christopher Ball of Westerville OH (US)
Theodore Ronningen of Lewis Center OH (US)
Douglas Fink of Columbus OH (US)
Brett Ringel of Columbus OH (US)
Sanjay Krishna of Plain City OH (US)
Earl Fuller of Columbus OH (US)
Douglas Mooney of Columbus OH (US)
LASER IMAGING OF GASES FOR CONCENTRATION AND LOCATION IDENTIFICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240035961 titled 'LASER IMAGING OF GASES FOR CONCENTRATION AND LOCATION IDENTIFICATION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of this patent application describes a system and method for detecting methane leaks inside buildings. The approach allows for the detection of methane even behind high-efficiency coated windows and can measure methane concentration directly. The use of lock-in imaging technologies enables lower laser transmitter power. A field deployable, handheld prototype sensor is designed for remote sensing at appropriate standoff distances for operational testing. Distance infrared imaging of methane is found to be feasible, and a fully characterized real-time image of a methane cloud offers operational advantages in accuracy and safety compared to current sensors.
- The system and method can detect methane leaks inside buildings, even behind high-efficiency coated windows.
- It can measure methane concentration directly, rather than relying on concentration-path length product.
- Lock-in imaging technologies enable the use of lower laser transmitter power.
- A field deployable, handheld prototype sensor is designed for remote sensing at appropriate standoff distances.
- Distance infrared imaging of methane is feasible.
- Real-time imaging of a methane cloud provides operational advantages in accuracy and safety.
Potential Applications:
- Methane leak detection in buildings, including those with high-efficiency coated windows.
- Industrial applications for monitoring methane emissions.
- Environmental monitoring for methane leaks in various settings.
- Safety applications in detecting methane leaks in confined spaces.
Problems Solved:
- Detection of methane leaks behind high-efficiency coated windows.
- Measurement of methane concentration directly.
- Lowering laser transmitter power for methane detection.
- Remote sensing of methane at appropriate standoff distances.
- Real-time imaging of methane clouds for improved accuracy and safety.
Benefits:
- Improved accuracy and safety in methane leak detection.
- Ability to detect methane leaks in buildings with high-efficiency coated windows.
- Lower power requirements for methane detection.
- Portable and handheld sensor for remote sensing.
- Real-time imaging of methane clouds for better operational understanding.
Original Abstract Submitted
a system and method indicate capability for detecting methane leaks inside buildings. this approach provides the ability to detect methane behind high efficiency coated windows and can extract methane concentration (rather than concentration-path length product cl). lock-in imaging technologies can facilitate lower laser transmitter power. a field deployable, hand held prototype sensor for use in remote sensing a appropriate standoff distances can support operational testing. distance infrared imaging of methane is feasible. fully characterized real time image of a methane cloud offers operational advantages in accuracy and safety as compared to current sensors.
