KR101935016B1 - Non-dispersive Infrared gas sensor using multi internal reflection - Google Patents
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Abstract
According to an aspect of the present invention, an optical gas sensor using multiple internal reflection includes a light irradiator capable of emitting light; A photodetector capable of absorbing at least a portion of the light emitted from the light irradiator; A plurality of internal reflection structures arranged between the light irradiator and the photodetector, wherein the light emitted from the photodetector is multiplexed and reflected by the photodetector without being absorbed by the photodetector, and is incident on the photodetector again for absorption; And a housing part housing the light irradiator, the photodetector, and the multiple internal reflection structures therein, and having a reflection layer for reflecting light on the inner side thereof.
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The present invention relates to a gas sensor, and more particularly to an optical gas sensor.
The gas sensor is a sensor for measuring the concentration of a specific gas or the like. The method for measuring the concentration of a specific gas is an electrochemical method for measuring a change in electrical conductivity of a thin film by an electrochemical reaction and an optical method (NDIR, Non -dispersive Infra-Red), electrochemical method is inexpensive and can be miniaturized, but it changes greatly according to temperature and humidity and has low reliability. Optical system is composed of infrared radiation part, sensor part and wave guide part, There is a problem in that it is difficult to implement a gas sensor capable of realizing low-cost and rapid measurement.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] The present invention is directed to a gas concentration measuring apparatus using a light intensity measuring instrument using an optical system, The present invention aims to provide a gas sensor which can solve various problems including problems such as heat generation and an increase in power consumption, and which can realize low-cost, compact and rapid measurement. However, these problems are exemplary and do not limit the scope of the present invention.
There is provided an optical gas sensor using multiple internal reflection according to an aspect of the present invention. Wherein the optical gas sensor using the multiple internal reflection includes a light irradiator capable of emitting light; A photodetector capable of absorbing at least a portion of the light emitted from the light irradiator; A plurality of internal reflection structures arranged between the light irradiator and the photodetector, wherein the light emitted from the photodetector is multiplexed and reflected by the photodetector without being absorbed by the photodetector, and is incident on the photodetector again for absorption; And a housing part housing the light irradiator, the photodetector, and the multiple internal reflection structures therein, and having a reflection layer for reflecting light on the inner side thereof.
In the optical gas sensor using the multiple inner reflection, the multiple inner reflection structure may include an absorption-use reflection plate which is disposed closer to the photodetector than the light irradiation unit, and a part of the light is absorbed and another part of the light is reflected; And a re-reflecting plate disposed adjacent to the light irradiator than the photodetector and configured to reflect the light reflected from the absorption and reflection plate and to enter the photodetector.
In the optical gas sensor using the multiple internal reflection, the absorption and reflection plate and the reflection plate may be configured such that multiple reflection is performed by using the absorption and reflection plate and the reflection plate, or by using the absorption and reflection plate, As shown in FIG.
In the optical gas sensor using the multiple internal reflection, the light irradiator and the photodetector may be arranged to face each other in the housing part.
In the optical gas sensor using the multiple internal reflection, the light irradiator and the photodetector may be arranged such that the optical path irradiated by the light irradiator and the optical path detected by the photodetector in the housing portion are not parallel to each other .
The optical gas sensor using the multiple internal reflection may include a window portion disposed between the absorption and reflection plate and the reflector and disposed adjacent to the light emitter and transmitting light of a relatively wide wavelength band; And an optical filter unit disposed between the absorptive reflection plate and the reflector and disposed adjacent to the optical detector and transmitting light of a relatively narrow selective wavelength band.
In the optical gas sensor using the multiple internal reflection, the reflectance and absorption rate of the absorption and reflection plate can be designed according to the concentration of the gas to be measured and the absorption coefficient of the light of the relatively narrow selective wavelength band.
In the optical gas sensor using the multiple internal reflection, the lower the concentration of the gas to be measured, the higher the reflectance of the absorption and reflection plate can be and the absorption rate of the absorption and reflection plate can be relatively lowered.
In the optical gas sensor using the multiple internal reflection, the reflectivity of the absorption and reflection plate may be relatively higher and the absorption rate of the absorption and reflection plate may be relatively lower as the absorption coefficient of the light of the relatively narrow selective wavelength range is lower .
In the optical gas sensor using the multiple internal reflection, the absorption and reflection plate includes at least one material selected from the group consisting of BiTe, SbTe, and W. The absorption ratio and the reflectance of the absorption- Can be controlled by the thickness and composition of the substrate.
In the optical gas sensor using the multiple internal reflection, the housing part may further include a gas inlet configured to allow external air to flow therein.
In the optical gas sensor using the multiple internal reflection, the photodetector may include a thermopile sensor.
According to an embodiment of the present invention as described above, it is possible to realize a gas sensor capable of realizing small and rapid measurement. Of course, the scope of the present invention is not limited by these effects.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIGURES IA and IB illustrate a configuration of an optical gas sensor using multiple internal reflections according to various embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the arrangement and optical path of a light irradiator, a photodetector, multiple internal reflection structures, etc. constituting an optical gas sensor using multiple internal reflection according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating a planar configuration of a light irradiator constituting an optical gas sensor using multiple internal reflection according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3B is a cross- 1 is a diagram showing a planar configuration of a reflector disposed on a light irradiator constituting a gas sensor.
FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating a planar configuration of a part of a photodetector constituting an optical gas sensor using multiple internal reflection according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4B is a cross- Fig. 3 is a diagram showing a planar configuration of an absorption and reflection plate disposed on a photodetector constituting an optical gas sensor. Fig.
5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating a light irradiator and a photodetector constituting an optical gas sensor according to a comparative example of the present invention.
6 is a graph illustrating the relationship of Equation (1).
7 is a graph showing the ratio (I / I 0 ) of the signal intensity of light at the gas maximum concentration.
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, Is provided to fully inform the user. Also, for convenience of explanation, the components may be exaggerated or reduced in size.
FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an
Referring to FIGS. 1A and 2, an
The multiple
The
The reflectivity and absorption rate of the absorption and
1B is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an
1B, in the
FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating a planar configuration of a light irradiator constituting an optical gas sensor using multiple internal reflection according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3B is a cross- 1 is a diagram showing a planar configuration of a reflector disposed on a light irradiator constituting a gas sensor.
Referring to FIGS. 2, 3A and 3B, the
FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating a planar configuration of a part of a photodetector constituting an optical gas sensor using multiple internal reflection according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4B is a cross- Fig. 3 is a diagram showing a planar configuration of an absorption and reflection plate disposed on a photodetector constituting an optical gas sensor. Fig.
2, 4A and 4B, the
The thermo electric effect, which is the driving principle of the
5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating a
Hereinafter, the construction and operation of an optical gas sensor using multiple internal reflection according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in comparison with the above-described comparative example.
In an
Here, I 0 corresponds to a signal in a state where a specific gas is not present inside the
6 is a graph illustrating the relationship of Equation (1). 6, in general, the signal I detected by the photodetector is converted into a concentration by comparison with the signal I 0 in the state of no specific gas, and the absorption rate of the characteristic absorption line of the gas to be detected is low Or when the concentration of the gas to be measured is low, a long optical path is required to compare with a state in which there is no specific gas, which causes the size of the measuring apparatus to be increased. Further, the photodetector uses a light absorber (237 in FIG. 5B) to absorb light of a specific wavelength band. The
That is, the signal when a specific gas has a constant concentration versus a signal when there is no specific gas decreases exponentially with the specific gas concentration, the absorption coefficient of the characteristic absorption band, and the length of the optical cavity (optical path). Therefore, when the concentration of the gas to be measured is low (in the case of toxic gas) and the absorption coefficient of the characteristic absorption band is low, the length of the optical path becomes long, which causes the size of the gas sensor to become large. There is a problem that the power of the irradiation device must be high so that the power consumption is increased and the heat generation is increased. In addition, when the heat generation is severe, accurate measurement values can not be obtained until the gas sensor starts to operate and becomes thermal equilibrium, so that it has a long operation waiting time. 5B, the absorbing
In contrast, an
In Equations (2) to (8), I 1 and I 2 correspond to signal intensities of light passing through the
7 is a graph showing the ratio (I / I 0 ) of the signal intensity of light at the gas maximum concentration.
7, the reflectance R and the absorption rate A of the absorption and
While the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the true scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical idea of the appended claims.
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A photodetector capable of absorbing at least a portion of the light emitted from the light irradiator;
A plurality of internal reflection structures arranged between the light irradiator and the photodetector, the multiple internal reflection structure being configured to be absorbed by the photodetector so as to be absorbed by the photodetector after being radiated from the light irradiator and then absorbed by the photodetector; And
A housing having a light irradiator, a photodetector, and a plurality of internal reflection structures housed therein and having a reflective layer for reflecting light on its inner surface;
Respectively,
The multiple internal reflection structure includes an absorption and reflection plate disposed adjacent to the photodetector and capable of absorbing a part of light and a reflection of another part of light; And a re-reflecting plate disposed adjacent to the light irradiator than the photodetector and configured to reflect the light reflected from the absorption and reflection plate and to enter the photodetector,
A window portion disposed between the absorption and reflection plate and the reflector, the window portion being disposed adjacent to the light emitter and transmitting light of a relatively wide wavelength band; And an optical filter unit disposed between the absorptive reflection plate and the reflector and disposed adjacent to the optical detector and transmitting light of a relatively narrow selective wavelength band,
Wherein the absorption and reflection plate is disposed on the photodetector including a thermoelectric element for measuring a temperature difference caused by light energy,
The reflectance and the absorption rate of the absorption and reflection plate are designed in accordance with the concentration of the gas to be measured and the absorption coefficient of the light of the relatively narrow selective wavelength band,
The absorbing and reflecting plate includes at least one material selected from the group consisting of BiTe, SbTe, and W to prevent delay in response speed of the photodetector due to an increase in heat capacity of the absorption and reflection plate, Wherein the absorption ratio and the reflectance of the absorption and reflection plate are adjusted by the thickness and the composition of the absorption and reflection plate,
Optical Gas Sensor Using Multiple Internal Reflections.
Wherein the absorbing and reflecting plate and the re-reflecting plate are configured such that multiple reflections are made using the absorbing and reflecting plate and the re-reflecting plate, or using the absorbing and reflecting plate, the re-reflecting plate, and the housing portion. Optical gas sensor using reflection.
Wherein the light irradiator and the photodetector are arranged to face each other in the housing portion.
Wherein the light irradiator and the photodetector are arranged such that the optical path irradiated by the light irradiator and the optical path detected by the photodetector are not parallel to each other in the housing part.
Wherein the reflectance of the absorption-use reflection plate is relatively higher and the absorption rate of the absorption-use reflection plate is relatively lower as the concentration of the gas to be measured is lower.
Wherein the reflectance of the absorption and reflection plate is relatively higher and the absorption rate of the absorption and reflection plate is relatively lower as the absorption coefficient of the light of the relatively narrow selective wavelength band is lower. .
Further comprising a gas inlet configured to allow the outside air to flow into the housing portion.
Wherein the photodetector comprises a thermopile sensor. ≪ Desc / Clms Page number 13 >
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