 Caviton is an OEM developer of next generation micro-sensors and analytical equipment. We are currently designing sensing systems for environmental monitoring, mercury and other toxic metals detection, engine performance and emissions monitoring, and chemical warfare agent (CWA) and toxic industrial chemical (TIC) detection. These systems employ rugged, low-cost, real-time continuous sensor systems. Caviton is also designing microdischarge detectors for gas chromatography systems capable of molecular identification of a wide range of compounds. These analytical instruments are robust, and portable, while providing the sensitivity and selectivity of high-cost laboratory scale instruments. Microdischarge Technology:
A micro-plasma is used to excite gases entering Caviton's detectors (patents pending). The excited gas molecules give off characteristic light, or emission, that can be used for their identification. The high-energy density plasma breaks down chemicals into atomic and diatomic constituents, with well characterized spectral profiles. This allows for simultaneous, multiple chemical identification of gases entering the detector. These detection systems are ideal for gaseous exhaust emissions and process control applications. Additional systems incorporate gas chromatography for the identification of trace and multiple chemical species in complex mixtures. The systems have no moving parts, are rugged, portable, and provide the detailed chemical identification information of expensive, bulky, fragile laboratory scale analytical instruments. The sensors have been operated at temperatures of 1100oC during metals detection tests, and function in high-humidity environments (water vapor content is one factor that these sensors monitor).
|
Home |