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12 - Aeronautical, Mechanical, Chemical and Manufacturing Engineering
Cranfield University
Non-dispersive infra-red (NDIR) measurement of carbon dioxide at 4.2 μm in a compact and optically efficient sensor
Resulted from collaboration with Alphasense Ltd, a UK manufacturer of OEM gas sensor modules.
Impact:
• Novel optical design patented (EP1972923, 2008, worldwide filing, granted in US) and brought to market
• Marketed as having “best in class” signal to noise ratio
, for use in demand-activated heating and ventilation control of buildings, industrial safey and others
• Extension to company’s UK manufacturing capability with their first optical sensor
• Ongoing collaboration with Alphasense (£130k) resulting in two further worldwide patent applications
Contact Dr John Saffell, Technical Director, jrs@alphasense.com.