Vaisala PEROXCAP® Technology Our innovation is called PEROXCAP®, for measuring vaporized hydrogen peroxide, temperature, relative saturation and relative humidity. The PEROXCAP® sensor is implemented in the HPP272 measurement probe intended for ecological hydrogen peroxide bio-decontamination applications. This unique technology enables accurate and repeatable measurement of the bio-decontamination cycle with one single probe. Vaisala PEROXCAP® sensor for measuring vaporized hydrogen peroxide, relative saturation, and relative humidity Unique capacitive thin-film polymer sensor for repeatable measurement PEROXCAP® sensor technology works using measurements from two HUMICAP® sensors. Vaisala HUMICAP sensors guarantee quality and reliability, with their reputation for repeatability, accuracy, excellent long-term stability, and negligible hysteresis even in the most demanding high-concentration H2O2 applications in atmospheric pressure. HUMICAP sensor is a thin-film polymer sensor consisting of a substrate on which a thin polymer film is deposited between two electrodes. The polymer film absorbs or releases vapor according to humidity changes in the environment. As the humidity changes, the dielectric properties of the polymer film change, and so does the capacitance of the sensor. The instrument’s electronics measure the capacitance of the sensor and convert it into a humidity reading. The upper electrode is made of corrosion resistant conductive material and functions as one of the two electrodes in the capacitor. It protects the active material of the sensor from dust, dirt and conductive particles. The thin film polymer is sandwiched between the two electrodes. This conductive layer still lets through water and H2O2 vapor. The advanced upper electrode is one of the secrets behind a cutting-edge humidity sensor. The thin-film polymer absorbs water and H2O2 vapor. The amount is proportional to the ambient relative humidity (sensor with catalytic layer) or relative saturation (sensor without catalytic layer) depending on the sensor in question (A or B). It amplifies the amount of water and H2O2 in the air. We synthesize our own polymers in order to optimize its performance. The lower electrode is made of corrosion resistant conductive material and functions as one of the two electrodes in the capacitor. Intelligent PEROXCAP® measurement technology PEROXCAP® measurement uses two HUMICAP sensors: one HUMICAP sensor with a catalytic layer and the other one without the catalytic layer. The catalytic layer catalyzes hydrogen peroxide from the vapor mixture. Therefore, the HUMICAP sensor with the catalytic layer only senses water vapor, providing a measurement of partial water pressure, i.e. relative humidity (RH). The other HUMICAP sensor without the catalytic layer senses the air mixture with both hydrogen peroxide vapor and water vapor. The difference between the readings from these two sensors indicates the vapor concentration of H2O2. Operating principle of PEROXCAP measurement A HUMICAP sensor with a catalytic layer (under the probe filter). This sensor only senses water vapor.B HUMICAP sensor without a catalytic layer (under the probe filter). This sensor senses the air mixture with both hydrogen peroxide vapor and water vapor.1 Catalytic protection layer over the thin-film polymer. This layer catalyzes hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen and prevents it from entering the sensing polymer.2 Thin-film polymer between two electrodes.3 Alumina substrate Repeatable measurement even in high humidity environments The PEROXCAP® sensor is warmed, which provides reliable measurement even in environments where humidity is near saturation. The heating prevents condensation on the sensor. The intelligent measurement technology including the chemical purge function helps maintain measurement accuracy between calibration intervals in challenging hydrogen peroxide environments. The purging process involves rapid heating of the sensor to remove possible impurities. The unique PEROXCAP® technology has been developed to provide stable and repeatable measurements. Up to three measurements for comprehensive bio-decontamination monitoring Combining the PEROXCAP® sensor with an additional temperature sensor allows up to three measurement parameters: hydrogen peroxide vapor concentration, temperature, and humidity, referring to both relative humidity and relative saturation. Water and hydrogen peroxide have a very similar molecular structure, and they both affect the humidity of the air in which they are present. Relative saturation is a parameter that indicates the humidity of the air caused by both H2O2 vapor and water vapor. When relative saturation reaches 100 %RS, the vapor mixture starts to condense. Relative humidity is a parameter that indicates the humidity of the air caused only by water vapor. 1 Space without H2O2 vapor. When H2O2 vapor is not present, relative saturation equals relative humidity. 2 Same space with H2O2 vapor introduced. Relative saturation is higher than relative humidity. For example, at 20 °C with an H2O2 concentration of 500 ppm, the humidity level 25%RH is equivalent to 60%RS. When this gas mixture starts to condense, i.e. when RS is 100%, RH is 45%. Traceable H2O2 factory calibration Every PEROXCAP® sensor is manufactured at Vaisala's own cleanroom and individually calibrated at the Vaisala factory. Both H2O2 and RH calibrations are traceable to international SI units which ensures that the measured values represent the real environment. As an example, at 20 °C and 500 ppm hydrogen peroxide, the humidity level 25%RH is equivalent to 60%RS. When this gas mixture starts to condense (relative saturation being 100%), relative humidity is 45%.
Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide, Humidity and Temperature Measurement HPP270 Series The Vaisala PEROXCAP® Hydrogen Peroxide, Humidity, and Temperature Probe HPP270 series probes are designed for demanding hydrogen peroxide bio-decontamination. Read more
Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide, Humidity and Temperature Measurement HPP270 Series The Vaisala PEROXCAP® Hydrogen Peroxide, Humidity, and Temperature Probe HPP270 series probes are designed for demanding hydrogen peroxide bio-decontamination. Read more
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