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Particulate air pollution is responsible for an enormous number of deaths world-wide, so it is vitally important to be able to monitor all types of particle, including the smallest that can travel deep into the lungs. Alphasense has therefore developed a new auto-ranging sensor. A Press Release is given below, but an image and a full article providing greater background information on air quality can be downloaded by clicking the links below.
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OPC-N3 sensor Article - air pollution monitoring
New wide-ranging particulate sensor
Alphasense has launched a new version of its optical particle counter. The new OPC-N3 retains all of the advantages of its predecessor (OPC-N2) with the added benefit of automatic range switching covering PM10, PM2.5and PM1. With an expanded measuring range (0.38 to 40 µm), the OPC-N3 is able to measure the particulate fractions of most interest; from the finest of particles up to larger particles such as pollen. "This is an extremely important development for manufacturers of air quality monitoring instrumentation," says Alphasense Director, Arthur Burnley.
"A few years ago, the public was generally unaware of the threat posed by air pollution. However, the many thousands of premature deaths that occur every year in almost every country, have finally caused a high level of media coverage and political interest, and this has led to demands for air quality improvement measures, which in turn have created a need for accurate particulate sensors.
"This bodes well for our customers as the demand rises for small, accurate, reliable, cost-effective particulate sensors."
The OPC-N3 measures particulates with minimal maintenance using a patented design, providing both particulate matter readings and real-time particle size histograms. As such, the sensor competes in performance with existing analytical units, but at a fraction of the cost.
Full technical specifications for the new OPC-N3 are available fromwww.alphasense.comin addition to detailed information on the company's other sensors.
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Based in the UK, Alphasense is a totally independent gas sensor development and manufacturing company founded in response to a demand from gas detection equipment manufacturers for better quality gas sensors and a higher level of after-sales support.
The company's technologies include Electrochemical, Catalytic and Optical (including NDIR & PID Semiconductor / metal oxide). Driven by customer demand, new technologies are continually explored and developed.
Alphasense aims to deliver defect-free product on-time, every-time, achieving the lowest warranty returns in the industry through continual improvement and quality-focused development.
With access to some of the best technical and academic expertise available, Alphasense works closely with universities and research establishments worldwide, and the company's strong re-investment policy maximises the benefits of this privileged position.
Contact details:
Alphasense Ltd
Sensor Technology House
300 Avenue West
Skyline 120, Great Notley
Essex CM77 7AA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1376 556 700
Fax: +44 (0) 1376 335 899
Email:sensors@alphasense.com
www.alphasense.com