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See what others cannot see: Optical measurement technology for modern combustion processes
The NOx camera is LaVision’s optical diagnostic system for demanding, fast and low-emission combustion processes. Especially for hydrogen and ammonia flames, it enables precise imaging even under the most difficult conditions of accessibility and extremely high temperatures. Thanks to its modular architecture, it can be used flexibly – both in research laboratories and in industrial applications. The LaVision camera offers a powerful combination of UV-sensitive imaging and high-speed camera technology.
Increasing relevance of optical NOx measurement systems for industry
In view of growing requirements for emission control and sustainability, precise optical methods for nitrogen oxide analysis are becoming increasingly important in industry. LaVision’s NOx camera system enables contactless, imaging detection with high spatial and temporal resolution – and thus makes the distribution and formation of NOx visible. This allows combustion processes to be specifically analyzed and optimized in an environmentally friendly manner. The technology is a valuable tool for reducing emissions and complying with legal limits, particularly in energy, engine and fuel research.
Functions at a glance
- Imaging the flame chemistry luminescence of OH⁎,NH⁎ and NO⁎
- Structural analysis of flames with high optical resolution
- Endoscopy for combustion chambers that are difficult to access (e.g. slot burners, micro burners)
- Recording transient phenomena using high-speed cameras
- Ideal for visualization and optimization of hydrogen and ammonia combustion
More than just a camera
Advantages of the NOx camera
- High spatial and temporal resolution for dynamic reaction analyses
- Sensitive in a broad spectral range for a wide range of applications
(broad spectral band 190-900 nm) - Flexible use in existing systems
- Intuitive control
- Comprehensive evaluation options with the LaVision DaVis software
Measurably more efficient: Your application benefits
- Basic research into sustainable fuels
- Flame characterization for CFD verification
- Production optimization: early error detection & quality assurance
- Safety: recording critical details in potentially explosive processes
- Process development: detailed data for reduced resource consumption
NOx applications for industry and research
Hydrogen (H₂) -
Typical fields of application:
- Fuel cell development:
Analysis of NOx emissions during reforming processes. - Gas turbine optimization:
Visualization and control of combustion to reduce nitrogen oxides. - H₂ engine research:
Development of low-emission combustion concepts. - Industrial hydrogen burners:
Monitoring of flame stability and NOx formation. - Steel and glass industry:
Use of H₂ as a high-temperature fuel under control of emission values.
Ammonia (NH₃) -
Typical fields of application:
- Power-to-ammonia processes:
Emissions analysis for reconversion to electricity. - Combustion in gas turbines:
NOx control with CO₂-neutral energy sources. - Maritime applications:
Monitoring alternative fuels in marine engines. - Fertilizer production:
Control of thermal processes in ammonia combustion. - Industrial furnaces & heating systems:
NOx measurement when replacing fossil fuels with NH₃.
Real-world NOx diagnostics: High-temperature flames made visible
See more. Understand better. Optimize more intelligently.
The NOx camera system not only provides images, but also decision-making aids. It makes highly dynamic processes visible, reduces uncertainties in development and helps to reduce emissions and improve the efficiency of systems.
The wide range of applications makes it a real added value for companies that rely on future-proof technologies.