Author: Anja Wieder, Corporate Communication Manager, Leister Group
The growing need for ambient air monitoring
The need for ambient air monitoring has become increasingly critical due to the rise in industrial activities, urban expansion, and the escalating effects of global warming. Regulatory agencies worldwide have established stringent air quality standards and require regular monitoring to ensure compliance. This demand has driven advances in monitoring technologies and methodologies, presenting both opportunities and challenges for system integrators and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) tasked with designing effective air quality measurement systems.
Challenges of ambient air monitoring
Ambient air monitoring systems face numerous challenges, including sensitivity, selectivity, calibration, environmental interferences, and data management. Addressing these challenges involves:
- Enhancing Sensor Sensitivity and Selectivity: Using advanced sensor technologies that can detect low concentrations of gases while distinguishing them from other compounds.
- Robust Calibration Protocols: Implementing regular calibration routines to maintain accuracy over time.
- Mitigating Environmental Interferences: Designing sensors that can operate reliably under diverse environmental conditions.
- Effective Data Management: Developing systems for efficient data collection, storage, and analysis to support regulatory compliance and informed decision-making.
Answers in the Expertise
The product manager at Axetris AG Rui Protasio provides the answers to many questions and focuses his expertise on the following points and more:
- Advanced Methane Monitoring Technologies: Overview of cutting-edge technologies like infrared gas analyzers and TDLAS for accurate CH4 measurement.
- Challenges and Solutions: Practical strategies to address sensitivity, calibration, and data management issues in air quality monitoring.
- Regulatory Compliance and Trends: Insights into global regulations, future trends, and the importance of compliance in air monitoring systems.
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