Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM
Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM

Process monitoring

 

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Determination of the calorific value and the composition of gases

 

The chemical composition of natural gas can be determined quantitatively with high accuracy using spectroscopic methods.

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Gas leak detection

More safety – Less environmental impact

Fraunhofer IPM is developing sensitive and convenient measurement technology for the quantitative leakage testing of gas infrastructure.

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Sensors for the
chemical industry

We develop industry-suited ATR spectrometers for the compositional analysis of liquid samples - based on an innovative hollow cylinder geometry.

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Detection of combustible gases and vapors

Based on novel materials, Fraunhofer IPM is developing innovative micropellistors that can detect combustible gases with exceptional reliability, energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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Liquid monitoring

Sensors based on ATR spectroscopy measure liquids quickly and sensitively – even under harsh environmental conditions.

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Contactless temperature measurement

Highly sensitive thermopile arrays measure temperatures ranging from 0 to 80 °C with an accuracy of less than one tenth of a degree Celsius. A function that opens up a wide range of new applications.

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Magnetic flow metering using quantum sensing

We are developing a novel method for flow measurements using highly sensitive quantum sensors as detectors.

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