Infrared analyzers for process measurements

Timo S. Hyvarinen; Jorma Lammasniemi; Jouko Malinen; Pentti Niemela; Jussi Tenhunen

doi:10.1117/12.138960

5 January 1993 Infrared analyzers for process measurements

Timo S. Hyvarinen, Jorma Lammasniemi, Jouko Malinen, Pentti Niemela, Jussi Tenhunen

Proceedings Volume 1762, Infrared Technology XVIII; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138960
Event: San Diego '92, 1992, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Optical analysis techniques, infrared spectroscopy in the front end, are rapidly achieving new applications in process control. This progress is accelerated by the development of more rugged instrument constructions. This paper describes two analyzer techniques especially developed for use in demanding environments. First, the integrated multichannel detector techniques is suitable for applications where the measurement can be accomplished by using 2 to 4 wavelengths. This technique has been used to construct several compact, portable and battery-operated IR analyzers, and process analyzers which measure exactly simultaneously at each wavelength resulting in very high tolerance against rapid changes and flow of the process stream. Secondly, a miniaturized Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer is being developed for use as an OEM module in specific process and laboratory instruments. Special attention has been paid to increase the resistance of FTIR technique to ambient vibrations. The module contains an integrated digital signal processing electronics for intelligent control of the spectrometer and for fast real time spectral data treatment. Application studies include on line measurement of the concentrations of diluted and colloidal organic detrimental substances, especially pitch components, in the circulating waters in paper machine wet end.

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Timo S. Hyvarinen, Jorma Lammasniemi, Jouko Malinen, Pentti Niemela, and Jussi Tenhunen "Infrared analyzers for process measurements", Proc. SPIE 1762, Infrared Technology XVIII, (5 January 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138960

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