Abstract:
A system for measuring the concentration of gases using gas-selective indicator substances in a chip-like carrier (1) with an optoelectronic scanning device (2). The chip-like carrier (2) has composite partial elements (3, 4) wherein one partial element (3) contains channels (5) for guiding the gas in the carrier (1), and another partial element (4) has at least one multireflection element (6) for guiding light. Each multireflection element (6) is provided with a layer (7) with indicator substances, which layer faces the gases to be measured and reacts with same in a gas-selective manner. The optoelectronic scanning device (2) has at least one radiation source (21) with an associated radiation detector (22), which are in optical functional connection with each multireflection element (6).
Abstract:
A spherical actinometer integrates the omnidirectional radiant flux over time to obtain the radiant energy or fluence incident on the sphere utilizing a small spherical vessel containing a solution that responds to germicidal radiation but not ambient room light. In one embodiment the actinometric solution, is an aqueous mixture of iodide and iodate that is optically opaque at 254 nm but insensitive radition above 330 nm. The UV-induced formation of triiodide, is facilitated by the presence of iodate that acts as an electron acceptor. The formation of triiodide, which is easily measured spectroscopically with a photometer, occurs with a quantum yield of 0.75 for 254 nm radiation at 21° C. The actinometeric measurement of UV fluence using the system is substantially independent of the size of the measuring device.
Abstract:
A tubular holder for an actinometric monitoring element for monitoring the irradiance of ultraviolet light within a liquid to be treated for microorganism control. The holder extends into the interior of a vessel or a pipeline that carries a fluid to be treated by exposure to ultraviolet light. A transparent end cap is carried at the end of the holder that is within the vessel or pipeline. Positioned within the holder is an actinometric monitoring element that can be either a transparent container for an actinometric solution or a photocell, each for sensing the irradiance of ultraviolet light emitted by light sources positioned within the vessel or pipeline. The holder is removably received in a sleeve that extends through the wall of the vessel or pipeline.
Abstract:
The subject of the invention is a UV dosimeter suitable for visual evaluation, which is consisted of a light-sensitive layer on a carrier and a cover layer. The thickness of the light-sensitive layer is 10-40 &mgr;m, the concentration is 95-105 g/dm3 and calculated to the volume of the suspension it contains in a water bloated high molecular weight polymer amenable to hardening 0,004-0,2 mole/dm3 of argentic (I) oxalate, 0,0014-0,07 mole/dm3 of water soluble multivalent metallic oxalate and 0,00044-0,006 mole/dm3 of complexing additive. The light-sensitive layer is fitted with a cover layer, which is light-transmitting in the UVB range excluding the humidity of the air.
Abstract:
A self-appearing warning sign device and method for the manufacture of a self-appearing warning sign device including a relatively thin gas impermeable support member upon which a coating is superimposed having a composition containing one or more chromographic reagents which will cause a visible color change in the presence of a specified polluting gas. The coating has a raised thickness of between about 5-500 microns. A warning sign of defined shape is formed depositing the coating composition in a given shape identifying the presence of the polluting gas or by masking a given area to form said shape. The device also includes a hydrophobic layer and end covers in an arrangement forming a gas tight sealed enclosure except for an opening in each cover on opposite ends of the device.
Abstract:
A dosimeter analysis system provides the capability to easily handle the radiochromic pieces of film which are commonly employed as dosimeters and make an accurate analysis of the amount of radiation received in an irradiation process. The dosimeter is constructed through use of one or more layers of a material such as paper, cardboard or non-woven material between which a piece of radiochromic film may be positioned. Through at least one of the layers, an aperture is formed which provides for the direct viewing of the radiochromic film. This dosimeter card may then be placed in a dosimeter card holder and placed in an analysis device such as a spectrophotometer. Also included on the dosimeter card may be a unique marking which provides a reference to unique information pertaining to the piece of radiochromic film employed in the dosimeter card. Further, a system may be employed to access this information when the dosimeter card is being scanned and further employ this information to provide a more accurate or complete reading of the radiation dosage received by the dosimeter card.