System and method for optical detection of petroleum and...

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2007-06-05

2007-06-05

Hannaher, Constantine (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Methods of determining oil presence, contamination or...

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11009760

ABSTRACT:
A system for detecting leaks of petroleum and other non-petroleum based products in an environment includes a sensor package comprising at least one LED and an optical photo-detector. The emitter transmits an excitation signal with an excitation wavelength, and the detector is tuned to the emission wavelengths of a fluorescing mixture, such as a petroleum based product, in a space where detection is sought. An alarm system coupled to the detector may be used for notifying users in case of a leak.

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