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CO2 Gas Sensor for OEM / CO2 Gas Sensor
for Industrial
Use of CO2 (carbon dioxide) gas sensors in food
processing extends the storage and usable shelf life of
both fresh and shelf stable food products. In meat
processing, C02 gas sensors assist in retaining the
natural meat color and inhibits bacterial growth.
The most common reason for use of CO2 gas sensors is to
exclude oxygen (O2) from the atmosphere contained inside
the storage packaging. When oxygen levels can be dropped
below 2.0%, the amount of deleterious oxidation
reactions in stored foods can be greatly decreased
resulting in longer palatability and nutritional shelf
live.
A less common, but very important use for CO2 gas
sensors is fumigation. This is the killing or retarding
of insect life contained in the food product.
Areas of Application:
Integrated Systems, Geothermal, Space Experiments, Metal
Heat Treating, Industrial, Flue Monitoring, and Overseas
Shipping Containers.
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CO2 Gas Sensor OEM / CO2 Gas Detector
Biotech
CO2 gas sensors to control CO2 levels in environmental
incubators is crucial in the fields of Molecular
Biology, Tissue Culture, Cell Biology, Protein
Biochemistry and Immunochemical. Optimal carbon dioxide
conditions are maintained using non-dispersive infrared
(NDIR) CO2 gas analyzers in cell growth applications.
Fast CO2 gas detector recovery after an inner door
opening, is achieved through a CO2 injection sequence
for rapid return to the CO2 gas monitor set point.
Independent regulation of CO2 gas levels provide for
optimum growth conditions to meet the stringent
requirements of today's cell and tissue culture
experiments.
CO2 gas monitoring is also critical in poultry
incubators as the embryo ages.
The oxygen demand increases rapidly as more carbon
dioxide is given off to the environment. Carbon dioxide
levels above 0.5% lower hatchability slightly, levels
above 1.0% CO2 reduce hatchability significantly, and
levels above 5.0% CO2 are lethal. Adequate air exchange
rates need to be balanced with CO2 levels along with
humidity content in the incubator to ensure safe and
healthy development of the poultry embryos.
Areas of Application:
Tissue Culture Incubators and Poultry Incubators.
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Health & Safety
Using a carbon dioxide sensor for measuring
content in the human breath, with
non-dispersive infrared NDIR CO2 gas sensor
technology, is a very effective method for
determining the performance of the pulmonary
system.
High concentrations of carbon dioxide in the
work place can be hazardous. This can result
in unconsciousness or even death. Industries
such as dry ice manufacturers can utilize
our CO2 monitors to ensure that any CO2 gas
being produced does not rise to dangerous
levels and adversely affect their personnel.
Areas of Application:
Wineries, Breweries, Underground Garages,
Refineries, Submarines, Loading Docks,
Livestock, Bakeries, Ocean Suits, Ocean
Submersibles, Tunnels, Animal Farms,
Slaughter Houses, Warehouse/Storage, and
Broiler Houses.
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HVAC
Carbon Dioxide gas sensor measurements are utilized in Demand
Controlled Ventilation (DCV). The objective in DCV CO2 monitoring is
to satisfy the conflicting requirements of minimum energy
consumption of ventilation systems, while simultaneously maintaining
indoor air quality. A balance of both, safe CO2 gas levels and
energy savings, can be maintained as our CO2 gas monitoring system
will introduce only as much outside "fresh" air as is required to
ensure a healthy workplace.
A high C02 level along with other pollutants in the occupant area
indicates signs of poor building ventilation. Research shows that
proper demand control ventilation strategies along with CO2 sensor
measurements will keep the indoor air clean and safe for occupant
health and comfort.
Areas of Application:
Hospitals, Offices, Schools, Theaters, Indoor Sports Arenas, High
Rise Buildings, Indoor Area Quality, Commercial Buildings,
Residential Housing, Public Buildings, Demand Controlled
Ventilation, and Clean Rooms.
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Greenhouse
In all crops, Carbon Dioxide enrichment will increase
the rate of CO2 uptake (photosynthesis) allowing for
accelerated plant growth. Controlling and monitoring the
concentration using a CO2 gas monitor improves the
growth rate and quality of plant development.
The result of both higher CO2 concentration and better
light interception provides a huge increase of initial
growth in young plants. An increase in these two factors
transposes into more/bigger leaves and taller/heavier
plants.
This process must be carefully monitored to be sure the
CO2 gas levels do not rise too high or the plants growth
can be stunted or damaged.
Areas of Application:
Mushroom Farms, Flower Farms and Vegetable Farms
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Process Control
Food processors using Individual Quick
Freeze (IQF) CO2 cryogenic freezer tunnels
have found CO2 Gas Sensors necessary to
measure area CO2 gas levels in order to
provide working personnel safety. The
installation of the Model 2156 CO2 gas
monitor will meet the USDA requirements for
CO2 gas monitoring and provide a proper
level of CO2 measurement safety.
A new and emerging process is to use
pressurized Carbon Dioxide CO2 gas sensor
treatment in juice processing to inactivate
food enzymes through creating a carbonic
acid liquid. The result is maintaining the
nutritional benefits and flavor of fresh
squeezed juice while extending the storage
and usable shelf life.
Seafood processors have found that the use
of a gas mixture of Carbon Monoxide CO
sensor, Carbon Dioxide CO2 sensor and
Nitrogen N2 sensor allow for a stable and
safe quality product, reduced growth of
pathogenic bacteria, a longer
microbiological shelf life and a attractive
wholesome appearing product.
Dairy applications using Carbon Dioxide CO2
sensors during processing inhibits the
growth of microorganisms that cause spoilage
thus allowing for longer periods of storage
prior to shipment and shelf life.
Control of CO2 sensor concentration levels
is also used for the ripening and storage of
fruits and vegetables.
Areas of Application:
CO2 Cryogenic Freezer Tunnel, Laboratories,
Food Processing, Fumigation, Food Storage
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