Making sense of sensor arrays

Research at Oregon State University is working towards the development of an electronic "nose" capable of monitoring air quality, detecting safety threats, and measuring gases in a patient's breath.

Scientists adapt solar energy technology to detect chemical warfare agents and pesticides

Researchers are harnessing next-generation photovoltaics materials to create a fast, accurate testing mechanism for harmful compounds In a colourful solution to a dangerous problem, Australian...

Connected gas monitor aims to enhance worker safety and improve emergency response times

Honeywell has launched its BW Solo, described as a connected, serviceable, single-gas monitor with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity. BW Solo provides real-time visibility...
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Sponsored content: Portable VOC detector scores on carbon and employee hygiene

Thanks to a patented photoionisation detection (PID) system for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), UK based gas detection manufacturing expert ION Science is helping employers significantly reduce the daily exposure risks faced by occupational hygienists and technicians operating in the chemical or petrochemical industries.
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Technology enables biogas plant optimisation

Environmental measurement firm Vaisala explains how a new in-line biogas monitoring technology enables the optimisation of several processes at plants
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Building trust in data

Josh Thomas of Ashtead Technology explains how the MCERTS scheme for environmental monitoring equipment provides several important advantages beyond regulatory compliance

Sponsored Content: Monitoring multiple gases simultaneously

The UK-based continuous emission monitoring and process analyser manufacturing company Protea. has announced two new ranges to its portfolio.

CEM 2020 calls for papers on emissions monitoring

CEM 2020 will take place in Poland, 13-15 May, and the organisers say they are now accepting abstracts for papers that describe recent research,...
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Portable preeminence is the goal of new FTIR multigas analyser

Gasmet says its new GT5000 Terra can be operated wirelessly for measuring up to 50 gases simultaneously in a matter of seconds

VOC detector assists oil spill remediation firm

AN increase in demand for its oil spill consultancy and remediation services has prompted SpillAssist Limited to recently order a second handheld Tiger volatile...

Analyzing waste gases during simulated Mars mission

NASA's Anne Caraccio uses the portable gas analyser outside the experimental 'habitat', a task intended to help evaluate the suitability of waste off-gases for...

Less calibration gas needed for cO2 sensor

Edinburgh Sensors has released the CO2 Zero Calibration Kit, which allows less calibration gas to be used when checking readings on the firm's CO2...

Utility invests in connected gas detection

Yorkshire Water has placed a £1.1m order for connected safety products and services from Blackline Safety, a manufacturer of safety monitoring technology. The order...

Customisable air pollution alerts now available for monitor series

Air quality specialist EarthSense released live ambient air pollution alerting capabilities to its MyAir® web application on 25 May, "enabling prompt action against thresholds...

Indicator detects oil risks in a compressed air system

ATLAS Copco is now offering on-the-spot oil contamination testing to compressed air users in the UK with the launch of its new O-Box indicator...

Open-source tool enables air-quality checking on a budget

An MIT research team is rolling out an open-source version of a low-cost, mobile detector that they say could enable people to track air...

Gas sensor for smartphones picks up major award

Cambridge CMOS sensors picked up the Product of the Year award in late November at the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) awards. The gong recognises...

Sponsored Content: Lead-time leadership claim in gas sensing

Ensuring that products reach customers on time is a critical part of any business, but more so for those who deal in products designed to help keep workplaces and staff safe. As global leaders in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of gas detection instruments, Ion Science are all too aware of the need to get product to customers on time. Their team have dedicated significant time and resource to creating a network of reliable distributors around the globe, supported by knowledgeable technical staff.

Gas utility turns to canine adviser in spotting leaks

Use of a police-trained sniffer dog to detect gas leaks has seemingly saved a gas distributor over £100,000 over the past 18 months. Midge the...

Modular analysis for gases

The Dräger Regard 7000 is a state of the art modular control system for monitoring various gases and vapors. Its flexible expandability ensures long...