Selective BTEX detection using laser absorption spectroscopy in the CH bending mode region

A Elkhazraji, M Sy, M Mhanna, J Aldhawyan… - … Thermal and Fluid …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene) are simple aromatics that play
a major role in soot formation in combustion systems. They are widely used as aromatic …

Laser-based sensing in the long-wavelength mid-infrared: chemical kinetics and environmental monitoring applications

A Elkhazraji, MK Shakfa, N Abualsaud, M Mhanna… - Applied Optics, 2023 - opg.optica.org
We present chemical kinetics and environmental monitoring applications in the long-
wavelength mid-infrared (LW-MIR) region using a new diagnostic that exploits a widely …

Mid-infrared frequency modulation detection of HCN and its reaction with O atoms behind shock waves

M Stuhr, G Friedrichs - The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2022 - ACS Publications
Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) is the primary cyanide species in combustion processes and plays
a key role in the formation of NO x in the combustion of fossil fuels, nitrogen-containing …

High-resolution molecular fingerprinting in the 11.6–15 µm range by a quasi-cw difference-frequency-generation laser source

A Elkhazraji, MK Shakfa, M Lamperti, K Hakimov… - Optics …, 2023 - opg.optica.org
We report an approach for high-resolution spectroscopy using a widely tunable laser
emitting in the molecular fingerprint region. The laser is based on difference-frequency …

[HTML][HTML] Multi-speciation in shock tube kinetics using deep neural networks and cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy

M Mhanna, M Sy, A Elkhazraji, A Farooq - Proceedings of the Combustion …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chemical kinetic experiments of fuel oxidation/pyrolysis are quite complicated with a
multitude of species being formed and consumed. It is desirable to have a diagnostic …

Demonstration and frequency noise characterization of a 17 m quantum cascade laser

M Manceau, TE Wall, H Philip, AN Baranov… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2023 - arxiv.org
We describe the properties of a continuous-wave room-temperature quantum cascade laser
operating at the long wavelength of 17$\mu $ m. Long wavelength mid-infrared quantum …

A mid-infrared laser diagnostic for simultaneous detection of furan and nitric oxide

A Elkhazraji, M Sy, MK Shakfa, A Farooq - Proceedings of the Combustion …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the context of diminishing fossil fuel resources and a global shift towards more
sustainable energy sources, furan-based biofuels have emerged as a promising alternative …

Shock Tube/Laser Absorption Measurements of the High-Temperature Spectra and Decomposition of Propyl Ethers

M Adil, A Farooq - The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2023 - ACS Publications
This work presents measurements of temperature-dependent absorption spectra and
thermal decomposition rates of propyl ethers, specifically di-n-propyl ether (DnPE) and …

A Laser-based Calibration-free Water-cut Meter

M Mhanna, V Ramakrishnan… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Accurate inline measurement of water-cut in crude-oil production is essential for effective
well and reservoir management. Existing water-cut meters typically require well-specific …

Highly sensitive and selective laser-based BTEX sensor for occupational and environmental monitoring

M Mhanna, M Sy, A Arfaj, J Llamas, A Farooq - Applied Optics, 2024 - opg.optica.org
A mid-infrared laser-based sensor is designed and demonstrated for trace detection of
benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene isomers at ambient conditions. The sensor is …