Quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy for SF6 gas matrix based on a T-shaped quartz tuning fork

This paper presents the design and fabrication of a T-shaped quartz tuning fork (QTF) for quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy (QEPAS) gas sensing systems, specifically targeting the detection of decomposition products in sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). Through theoretical analysis and simulations,...

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Main Authors: Bo Sun, Yue Li, Zhijian Gao, Mingjiang Zhang
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2025.1569734/full
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description This paper presents the design and fabrication of a T-shaped quartz tuning fork (QTF) for quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy (QEPAS) gas sensing systems, specifically targeting the detection of decomposition products in sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). Through theoretical analysis and simulations, the geometrical parameters of the T-shaped QTF were optimized to achieve a low resonant frequency of 12.46 kHz and a quality factor of 4,587 in SF6 gas matrix. The optimized system demonstrated a minimum detection limit (MDL) of 1 ppm for C2H2 in SF6 matrix, with a normalized noise equivalent absorption (NNEA) coefficient of 2.037 × 10−8 cm-1 W/√Hz. This study successfully validates the effectiveness of the T-shaped QTF for sensitive gas detection in SF6 matrix, providing a promising technical solution for online monitoring of decomposition products and fault diagnosis in SF6-insulated equipment.
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spelling doaj-art-37cebe4a47a2402fbe11ff62d968a6672025-08-20T02:58:51ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Physics2296-424X2025-03-011310.3389/fphy.2025.15697341569734Quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy for SF6 gas matrix based on a T-shaped quartz tuning forkBo Sun0Bo Sun1Yue Li2Zhijian Gao3Mingjiang Zhang4Mingjiang Zhang5College of Physics and Optoelectronics, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, ChinaShanxi Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Physics, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, ChinaCollege of Physics and Optoelectronics, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, ChinaCollege of Physics and Optoelectronics, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, ChinaCollege of Physics and Optoelectronics, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, ChinaShanxi Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Physics, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, ChinaThis paper presents the design and fabrication of a T-shaped quartz tuning fork (QTF) for quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy (QEPAS) gas sensing systems, specifically targeting the detection of decomposition products in sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). Through theoretical analysis and simulations, the geometrical parameters of the T-shaped QTF were optimized to achieve a low resonant frequency of 12.46 kHz and a quality factor of 4,587 in SF6 gas matrix. The optimized system demonstrated a minimum detection limit (MDL) of 1 ppm for C2H2 in SF6 matrix, with a normalized noise equivalent absorption (NNEA) coefficient of 2.037 × 10−8 cm-1 W/√Hz. This study successfully validates the effectiveness of the T-shaped QTF for sensitive gas detection in SF6 matrix, providing a promising technical solution for online monitoring of decomposition products and fault diagnosis in SF6-insulated equipment.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2025.1569734/fullQEPASSF6 decompositionsquartz tuning forktrace gas detectionmicro-resonator
spellingShingle Bo Sun
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Quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy for SF6 gas matrix based on a T-shaped quartz tuning fork
Frontiers in Physics
QEPAS
SF6 decompositions
quartz tuning fork
trace gas detection
micro-resonator
title Quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy for SF6 gas matrix based on a T-shaped quartz tuning fork
title_full Quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy for SF6 gas matrix based on a T-shaped quartz tuning fork
title_fullStr Quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy for SF6 gas matrix based on a T-shaped quartz tuning fork
title_full_unstemmed Quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy for SF6 gas matrix based on a T-shaped quartz tuning fork
title_short Quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy for SF6 gas matrix based on a T-shaped quartz tuning fork
title_sort quartz enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy for sf6 gas matrix based on a t shaped quartz tuning fork
topic QEPAS
SF6 decompositions
quartz tuning fork
trace gas detection
micro-resonator
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2025.1569734/full
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