Methane safety monitoring: an indispensable guardian

    Methane, a common combustible gas, is both an important energy source and a potential safety hazard. Its colorless and odorless nature makes it highly susceptible to combustion or explosion accidents when accumulated in the air at certain concentrations, posing a serious threat to life and property.

    As a result, continuous and reliable methane gas concentration monitoring has become a critical requirement in numerous fields, including petrochemicals, natural gas transmission and distribution, coal mining, waste disposal, and restaurant kitchens.

    Among the many methane detection sensors, those based on non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) technology have become a popular choice for high-reliability monitoring solutions due to their superior performance, providing an invisible safety barrier for safe production in various industries, particularly industrial production.

Core Technology of Infrared Methane Sensors

    Infrared methane sensors are based on the non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) detection principle. They exploit the selective absorption of specific wavelengths of infrared light by methane gas. By precisely measuring the absorption intensity of this light, they enable real-time quantitative analysis of methane concentration. The sensor's internal optical system emits a beam of infrared light. When this light passes through the gas being measured, methane molecules absorb a portion of the energy at a specific wavelength. By measuring the change in the intensity of the absorbed infrared light, the methane concentration can be accurately calculated.

    This type of sensor can measure target gases from 0 to 100% volume and features a wide measurement range, excellent selectivity, resistance to poisoning, the absence of oxygen support, and excellent long-term stability. It can directly replace catalytic combustion elements.

    Infrared methane sensors are widely used in general industrial environments, urban gas pipeline monitoring, and atmospheric pollution source monitoring by environmental protection departments. Their high cost-effectiveness makes them a mainstream choice for conventional gas leak warning systems.

Product Recommendation: A Safety Guardian Tailored to You

TX721-J1 Infrared CH4 Gas Sensor

    Tensensor's independently developed universal intelligent infrared methane sensor, based on the non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) principle, is specifically designed for detecting combustible hydrocarbon gases in the air. This product integrates proven infrared absorption gas detection technology with micromachining and precision circuit design to create a high-performance, highly reliable sensor suitable for a variety of applications where methane and other explosive gases are present. 

    Whether in high-risk industrial sites or in municipal settings closely related to daily life, infrared methane sensors offer stable and reliable monitoring services with flexible adaptability, providing comprehensive methane gas monitoring solutions for various industries and acting as an invisible line of defense to safeguard life and property.

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