Hazardous waste identification (HWI) system based on infrared-transmitting optical fibers and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy

Mark A. Druy; Paul J. Glatkowski; Roy A. Bolduc; William A. Stevenson; Thomas C. Thomas

doi:10.1117/12.199679

19 January 1995 Hazardous waste identification (HWI) system based on infrared-transmitting optical fibers and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy

Mark A. Druy, Paul J. Glatkowski, Roy A. Bolduc, William A. Stevenson, Thomas C. Thomas

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Proceedings Volume 2367, Optical Sensors for Environmental and Chemical Process Monitoring; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.199679
Event: Optical Sensing for Environmental and Process Monitoring, 1994, McLean, VA, United States

Abstract

This manuscript summarizes the effort to demonstrate the feasibility of developing a field- portable Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) instrument that can perform a quick and accurate chemical analysis of unknown waste materials at Air Force bases without removing a sample for analysis. We report that devices containing a tapered infrared fiber optic sensor can remotely detect and quantify the range of liquid hazardous waste typically found at air force bases. Partial least squares (PLS) calibration equations were formulated and shown to accurately predict the concentration of components in a mixture with an error of +/- 0.05% volume.

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Mark A. Druy, Paul J. Glatkowski, Roy A. Bolduc, William A. Stevenson, and Thomas C. Thomas "Hazardous waste identification (HWI) system based on infrared-transmitting optical fibers and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy", Proc. SPIE 2367, Optical Sensors for Environmental and Chemical Process Monitoring, (19 January 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.199679

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