Published 1995 | Version v1
Book

ChemSensor: Response to gasoline and diesel contaminated groundwater

Creators

  • 1. ORS Environmental Systems, Marion, MA (United States)

Description

ChemSensor is a field portable device that uses fiber optic technology to measure levels of organic contamination in water. The device relies on partitioning of organic species into an organophyllic coating on an optical fiber to change the light transmitting properties of the fiber. The response is non-selective and dependent upon the aqueous solubility of the contaminant(s). The response of ChemSensor to water samples contaminated with gasoline or diesel fuel is discussed. Correlation of the response to the BTEX and TPH concentrations is shown. A discussion of the temporal response of ChemSensor is also provided

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Air and Waste Management Association.
Imprint Place
Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
Imprint Title
Field screening methods for hazardous wastes and toxic chemicals. VIP-47, Volume 1
Imprint Pagination
733 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 426-430.

Conference

Title
4. international symposium on field screening methods for hazardous wastes and toxic chemicals.
Dates
22-24 Feb 1995.
Place
Las Vegas, NV (United States).

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-950209--.