20 PPB NO2 Sensor (Low Resolution)
Prana air NO2 sensor works on this principle of electrochemical gas sensing. Prana Air sensors are precise and have been used in multiple research operations. Our products are known to be reliable and long-lasting when it comes to long-term continuous monitoring. These sensors are made to last for a long time in harsh situations both indoor and outdoor.
NO2 gas usually gets in the air from the burning of fuel like emissions from car, buses, trucks, factories, etc. Its presence in the air contributes to form air pollutants. This is a very harmful gas that can cause respiratory infections and ashtma, even reducing crop yields of agricultural activities.
1 PPB NO2 Sensor (High Resolution)
The sensor comes with a strong signal combined with low zero current resolution to 50 parts per billion (ppb) and an operating range to 20ppm. It is suitable for protability, fixed installation, gas analyzers and air quality monitoring devices. The NO2 sensor has electrolyte leak-free guarantee and reliable long-term detection performance.
A: 20mm diameter, the industry standard size for portable gas detectors
B: 32mm diameter package, the best choice for fixed site applications
D: miniature, with proven long-term performance. Sensors for the next generation of portable gas detectors
– Precision of measurement: 1 PPB
– Electrolyte leak free
– Reliable for long term detection
– Low power consumption
– ROHS compliant
Nitrogen Dioxide is an air pollutant with pungent odor. The color of gas is reddish brown, brown or yellow. The gas is highly oxidant in nature and reacts with materials that are combustible and reduce-able. The reaction can result in formation of nitric acid and nitric oxide. The sources of nitrogen dioxide are combustion of fossil fuels, vehicular emissions, welding activities, use of explosives, refining industry such as metal and petrol, volcanoes and bacterial activity.
Why to Choose Prana Air NO2 Sensor?
Compact
Sensor’s ultra-thin design gives it the advantage to be fit into handheld devices as well as for big monitoring devices.
Durable
With a long operational life of about a decade, they are best known to outlast any other sensors in the market.
Highly Responsive
Real-time monitoring is bliss with the sensor due to its swift response of 15 seconds.
Energy Efficient
Power consumption will never be the issue while using our nitrogen dioxide sensors as they require low power input and hence helps in bringing down the power consumption of the device.
Individual Calibrated
Individual calibration gives us the precision for better performance.
RoHS Compliant
RoHS compliance of our sensor ensures the non-usage of toxic and hazardous substances in our sensors.
Technology We Use
What technology is being used in Nitrogen Dioxide Sensor?
The Nitrogen Dioxide gas sensors are based upon electrochemical gas sensing technology. The technology is based upon oxidation and reduction. The current is generated between the working and counter electrode whenever the gas flows over the sensor. Working and counter electrode are connected with an ion conductor. This generated current gives the concentration of Nitrogen Dioxide in the air. This has been a proven and accurate method of measuring the concentration of NO2.
Sensor Calibration
The calibration of NO2 sensor is done under certain standard environmental conditions which are 23 + 3oC temperature, 50 + 15% relative humidity, 0.9-1.1atm pressure and air velocity of 0.05m/s. Comparison between standard measurement and observed measurement with your device is called calibration. Nitrogen dioxide is exposed in range of interest and as a reference for calibration NIST standard of gas cylinder is used.
Nitrogen Dioxide Sensor Dimension
Technical Indicators of NO2 Sensor
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Range | 0 to 5 ppm |
| Lower Detection Limit | < 20 ppb (instrumentation dependent) |
| Resolution | < 100 ppb (instrumentation dependent) |
| Repeatability | < +/- 5 % of reading or 10ppb |
| Response Time | < 15 seconds |
| Sensitivity | -30 +/- 10 nA/ppm |
| Overload | Passes EN50291-1 Sec. 5.3.6 5,000 ppm overload |
| Expected Operating Life | > 5 years (@ 23+/-3C; 40+/-10% RH) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 50 C (-20 to 40 C recommended) |
| Operating Humidity Range – non-condensing | 0 to >95% RH (15 to 95% continuous) |
| Power Consumption | 10 to 50 uW (circuit & ambient NO2 dependent) |
Where is this sensor applicable?
Health & Environmental Impacts of NO2 Gas
NO2 is part of the NOx group of highly reactive gases. whereas NO2 is a brownish acidic gas and pungent odor. It reacts with O2 to form nitric acid responsible for corrosion and also plays role in the formation of other pollutants like smog, PM, and acid rain. It is a flame accelerator but itself not combustible
The most observed side effect of NOX is respiratory problems. It can cause asthma if exposed for a very long period. For short exposure, it can cause:
– Reduced immunity
– Breathing problem
– Asthma
– Heart failure
– Forms other compounds like PM and ozone which in themselves are bad
– Altered lungs function
– Irritation in airways
– Coughing, breathing difficulty, wheezing
– Cardiovascular problems, reduced birth weight, high risk of premature death
Environment effects are severe due to excessive concentration of this gas:
– Acid rain by forming an acidic compound with moisture present in the air
– Hazy air (smog)
– Polluting water
– Participate in the formation of Ozone
– Particulate (PM) formation
– Reaction with NO and other chemicals leads to formation of PM and ozone.
– Acts as a stressor to plants and results in chlorophyll content reduction.
– Affects vegetation, foliage
– Reduced growth of crops and plants
– Equal contributor in acid rain
– Nutrient pollution in coastal water bodies
Sources Of NO2 Gas:
NO2 is present in the environment in a very small quantity but due to our excessive use of resources and other activities, nitrogen dioxide level is increasing to a troublesome level. There are both natural and manmade causes of the formation of the no2 gas.
Natural causes include:
– Volcano eruption or active volcanic sites.
– Oceans
– Biological decay of waste for fertilizer
– Lightning induces heat and charge in the atmosphere which facilitates the formation of the NO2 gas.
Manmade means of production of NO2 gas are:
– Car, truck, boots, and airplane emissions
– Power plants
– Fertilizer especially ammonia production produces a lot of NOx gases as aby product
– Kerosene and gas stoves
– Diesel-powered heavy-duty machines have been known to increase not only NO2 but many other pollutants
Corrective Measures To Reduce NO2
The primary preventive measure is to monitor the concentration of NO2 in which our Prana air sensor and Air quality monitors are quite useful. Other than that there are some corrective measure which could help us keep safe from the respiratory repercussion from this gas:
– Vehicles with low emission rates can help us with the reduced production of NO2
– Alternate fuels including hydrogen cell and electric-powered cars can be useful in bringing down the overall footprint of NO2 production.
– Avoid traffic congestion.
– Improving engines to be more efficient
– Using public transport
– Use of closed environment for the production of fertilizer and processing the gases produced in it.
Applications of NO2 Sensor
Continuous Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring Station
Industrial Safety
Equipment
Automobile Equipment
Gas Detectors for Commercial &
Food Manufacturing Units
Regulatory Instruments at Power Plants
& Oil Refineries
Retrofitting Devices
For DG Sets
Frequently Asked Questions
(NO2 Sensor)
Does this sensor come with its board?
It is an optional for the customer. Digital board along micro controller and NO2 sensor can be purchased separately or both.
How does this NO2 Sensor work?
Our NO2 sensor works on the principle of the electrochemical gas sensing technique.
What is the measurement range of the sensor?
Its measurement range is 0 – 5 ppm.
What is the warranty period of the sensor?
We provide 6 months warranty only on manufacturing defects.
What mode of connectivity is used for this NO2 sensor?
Prana Air provides our own solution for the connectivity of the sensor through a USB micro controller and digital board to UART Bridge.
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