摘要 |
Infrared absorption gas analyzer systems are provided with cells containing sulfur hexafluoride SF6 for determining the water vapor content of the gas to be measured. In another embodiment, sulfur hexafluoride is used as a selective filter for removing spectral components from a beam of infrared energy so as to prevent cross sensitivity which interferes with the measurement of other gas components. Electrical signals proportional to the water vapor content may be produced by measuring the increase in gas pressure as infrared energy is absorbed, by use of a diaphragm capacitors. In another embodiment, temperature responsive resistors measure the relative attenuation of the infrared energy as it propagates through respective gas components. |