Abstract: Various embodiments described herein, relates to a filter-less particle separation unit (FLPS) for a gas monitoring system. The filter-less particle separation unit includes, an inlet that defines an annular flow passage to facilitate an inflow of a fluid in the FLPS. In this regard, the annular flow passage between a first end and a second end of the inlet, defines an acceleration nozzle that is operable to accelerate the inflow, and eject the fluid at a defined volumetric flow rate. The FLPS further includes, a particle separating zone having a cavity of a defined form factor. The particle separation zone is operable to separate any particulate material that may be present in the fluid. Further, the FLPS includes an outlet operable to facilitate an outflow of filtered fluid to an input port of the gas monitoring system that measures a concentration of a reactive gas present in the fluid.

Abstract: A gas detection apparatus includes a housing which carries a plurality of light emitting diodes which are coupled in parallel and which emit substantially the same wavelength of radiant energy. A closed loop control circuit maintains the radiant energy output of the diodes at substantially a predetermined value. The radiant light radiant light and a sample of a gas of interest are directed to a sensing position at which a gas responsive tape is positioned. Reflected light from the tape is detected at a sensor displaced from the tape. A light collecting element can be positioned between the coupled diodes and the sensing position.

Abstract: A gas detection apparatus includes a housing which carries a plurality of light emitting diodes which are coupled in parallel and which emit substantially the same wavelength of radiant energy. A closed loop control circuit maintains the radiant energy output of the diodes at substantially a predetermined value. The radiant light radiant light and a sample of a gas of interest are directed to a sensing position at which a gas responsive tape is positioned. Reflected light from the tape is detected at a sensor displaced from the tape. A light collecting element can be positioned between the coupled diodes and the sensing position.