CH4 methane sensor

tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopyfor air quality monitoringfor real-time measuring

Product Overview
Smart cartridge designed by Kunak that integrates a sensor capable of accurately and reliably measuring Methane (CH4) levels.

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Where is it found?
Methane (CH4) is the most abundant organic molecule in the atmosphere, being one of the most important greenhouse gases. It is colourless, odourless and insoluble in water. The main anthropogenic emission sources are due to the production and transport of coal, natural gas, and oil. CH4 emissions also result from livestock and other agricultural practices, land use and solid waste landfills. Other natural sources include reduced, anoxic portions of wetlands and portions of ecosystems undergoing organic decomposition.
Why is it harmful?
High levels of CH4 can result in vision problems, memory loss, nausea, vomiting, and headache. In severe cases, there may be changes in breathing and heart rate, balance problems, numbness, and unconsciousness. Long-term or large quantity exposures to it may cause death. CH4 contributes to the formation of tropospheric ozone and particulate pollution. Moreover, methane is a much more potent greenhouse gas than CO2, contributing significantly to global warming and climate change.
CH4 Cartridge Options
Various options are available for methane monitoring, each designed for different applications and measurement ranges:

• Cartridge (Type C): a state-of-the-art sensor designed for applications requiring high-sensitivity CH4 monitoring. This sensor provides accurate measurements from low concentrations (2 ppm) to 300 ppm. Its compact design, cost-effectiveness and cutting-edge performance make it an ideal solution for continuous monitoring and leak detection. This sensor is sensitive to H2S concentrations (> 100 ppb); therefore, it is recommended to install the H2S cartridge in the same device in order to correct for this interference and ensure accurate CH4 measurements.
• Methane Laser Module (Type D): leveraging Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) technology, this module (320 x 150 x 120 mm) provides exceptional accuracy for methane measurements, with a range spanning from sub-ppm levels to 1,000 ppm. Its unique selectivity for methane, free from interference by other gases, water vapor, or dust particles, makes it an advanced solution for industries demanding the highest accuracy.

Technical specifications
Type: N.A. (C) / TDLAS (D)
Unit of measurement: mg/m³, ppm
Measurement range: 2 – 300 ppm (C), 0 – 1,000 ppm (D)
Resolution: 0.01 ppm (C), 0.1 ppm (D)
Operating temperature range: -30 to 60ºC
Operating RH range: 10 to 99 %RH (C), 0 to 98 %RH (D)
Recommended RH range: 15 to 90 %RH (C)
Operating life: > 24 months (C), > 5 years (10 years from manufacturer) (D)
Guarantee range: 10,000 ppm
Limit of Detection (LOD): < 0.05 ppm
Repeatability: < 0.35 ppm (C), < 0.30 ppm (D)
Response time: < 120 sec (C), < 30 sec (D)
Typical accuracy: ±1 ppm + 10% of reading (C), ±0.5 ppm + 1% of reading (D)
Typical precision R²: > 0.85 (C), > 0.90 (D)
Typical slope: —
Typical intercept (a): —
DQO - Typical U(exp): —
Typical Intra-model variability: < 0.3 ppm (C)

Characteristics / Technical Specifications

• GasPlug TECHNOLOGY | PATENTED DESIGN
• Measurement range: 2 – 300 ppm (C), 0 – 1,000 ppm (D)
• Resolution: 0.01 ppm (C), 0.1 ppm (D)
• Operating temperature: -30 to 60ºC
• Operating RH: 10 to 99 %RH (C), 0 to 98 %RH (D)
• Recommended RH: 15 to 90 %RH (C)
• Operating life: > 24 months (C), > 5 years (D)
• Guarantee range: 10,000 ppm
• Limit of Detection: < 0.05 ppm
• Repeatability: < 0.35 ppm (C), < 0.30 ppm (D)
• Response time: < 120 sec (C), < 30 sec (D)
• Typical accuracy: ±1 ppm + 10% (C), ±0.5 ppm + 1% (D)
• Typical precision R²: > 0.85 (C), > 0.90 (D)
• Typical Intra-model variability: < 0.3 ppm (C)