TY - GEN A1 - Hübert, Thomas A1 - Tiebe, Carlo A1 - Stephan, Ina A1 - Miessner, H. A1 - Koch, B. T1 - Detection of mould in indoor environments using a mini ion-mobility spectrometer system T2 - EUROSENSORS XXII CY - Dresden, Germany DA - 2008-10-07 KW - Mould detection KW - Fungus KW - Indoor air quality KW - MVOC KW - Biochemical sensor system KW - Ion-mobility spectrometry PY - 2008 SN - 978-3-00-025217-4 SP - 300 EP - 303 AN - OPUS4-18186 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Bayat, Mehmet E. A1 - Huber, C. A1 - Kipphardt, Heinrich A1 - Tiebe, Carlo A1 - Engelhard, Carsten T1 - Towards a sensor-based methodology to determine online calorific values of H2-enriched natural gases in the grid N2 - The German National Hydrogen Strategy (NWS) envisions a transition towards a hydrogen-based energy grid. However, due to the material incompatibility of existing pipeline infrastructure for amounts of hydrogen higher than 10 cmol/mol, many system components of the existing grid must be replaced with significant costs and considerable time investments. Given these constraints, the admixture of hydrogen into natural gas (NG) to create a hydrogen-enriched NG blend has been designated as a transitional technology. The NWS supports this approach on a regional and time-limited basis, but clearly states that it is not intended as a permanent solution. Nevertheless, the conversion to a fully hydrogen-based grid is expected to take several decades. During this transitional phase, precise process analytical monitoring of hydrogen amounts in the NG blend is essential to ensure both energy efficiency via calorific value control and operational safety. These procedures require cost-effective, robust, and reliable sensor technologies capable of real-time, in situ/on-site quantification of hydrogen amounts in NG. In response to this need, we have advanced a physical sensing approach utilizing an oscillating cantilever in collaboration with Truedyne Sensor AG. This sensor system enables quantification of hydrogen amounts, direct calorific value determination as well as display of beneficial gas properties, like density, viscosity, and thermal conductivity. Moreover, the enhanced cantilever system enables direct physical sensing and can also be operated in a quasi-binary mode. We performed comparative evaluations against two benchmark sensor systems to validate the developed technology. One utilizes chemical sensing, and the other operates on thermal conductivity measurements for hydrogen quantification. Through standardized testing, we demonstrated that the cantilever-based sensor offers both high effectiveness and competitive performance compared to current state-of-the-art technologies for accurate hydrogen detection in natural gas and precise determination of its calorific value. T2 - Gas Analysis 2026 CY - Paris, France DA - 27.01.2026 KW - Hydrogen KW - Natural Gas KW - Sensor KW - Calorific Value KW - Grid PY - 2026 AN - OPUS4-65505 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Hübert, Thomas A1 - Tiebe, Carlo A1 - Stephan, Ina T1 - Detection of fungal infestations of wood by ion mobility spectrometry N2 - During their growth on wood many fungi produce characteristic volatile organic compounds as secondary metabolites. These microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) can be used as indicators of fungal growth even when such growth is concealed. In order to investigate the formation of these volatile metabolites on building materials, specimens of pine sapwood on agar media colonized by the dry-rot fungus Serpula lacrymans and a mixture of six moulds were examined. MVOCs from this fungal growth were studied over a period of up to half a year by ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) headspace analysis using a sensitive, portable IMS mini-device. The IMS headspace spectra from the growing fungal specimens obtained during this time span are differed from non-incubated wood specimens and indicate the presence of a mixture of MVOCs. The composition and amount of volatile metabolites of the fungi changed during cultivation. This was confirmed by a principal component analysis (PCA). Identification of different MVOCs in the headspace according to drift time and the mobility of ionized gaseous species in reference to GC-MS investigations were proposed. It was concluded that IMS can be used as a rapid and sensitive on-site method to indicate actively growing fungi concealed within wood. KW - Dry rot KW - Serpula lacrymans KW - Moulds KW - Concealed infestation KW - Ion mobility spectrometry KW - Fungal detection PY - 2011 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2011.03.008 SN - 0964-8305 VL - 65 IS - 5 SP - 675 EP - 681 PB - Elsevier CY - Barking AN - OPUS4-23994 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Tiebe, Carlo T1 - Advancing Traceability of Humidity Sensors for CO2-Based Applications Using Optical-Feedback Cavity-Enhanced Spectroscopy and Chilled Mirror Hygrometers N2 - Advancing Traceability of Humidity Sensors for CO₂-Based Applications Using Optical Feedback Cavity Enhanced Spectroscopy and Chilled Dew Point Hygrometers Content : The volume fraction of humidity in gaseous feedstocks, intermediates, products, and carrier gases plays a critical role in numerous industrial processes. Two emerging areas of application are particularly noteworthy. On the one hand, there is a strategic shift towards replacing fluorinated inert gases of gas-insulated switchgear systems, and on the other hand, cost-effective humidity measurements are gaining importance in the carbon capture and storage (CCUS) applications. The accuracy of applied sensor-based systems in these contexts must be assessed with respect to the specified threshold value of the application. However, the reliability and reproducibility of the reading have to be assessed to prevent errors. Generally, humidity measurement in gaseous carbon dioxide is feasible; however, the chemical reactivity of water with CO₂ can cause significant matrix effects. If the ITS-Sonntag equation is considered to be valid in carbon dioxide, chilled mirror hygrometers can be applied for reference measurements. Further, spectroscopic methods, like optical feedback cavity enhanced absorption spectroscopy (OFCEAS), can be applied, offering another robust reference method for determining humidity volume fractions. Here, we applied OFCEAS and a chilled mirror hygrometer for reference value determination. We verified the traceability of both instruments to our in-house gravimetric gas standards containing (100.69 ± 1.564) µmol/mol water in carbon dioxide. We further applied dynamic dilution with our in-house designed humidification unit to create sample gases that contained a volume fraction of (10 to 500) µmol/mol. In these gases, verified by OFCEAS and chilled mirror hygrometer, we conducted a measurement campaign to identify and characterize matrix effects on coulometric and capacitive sensors. T2 - Gas Analysis 2026 CY - Paris, France DA - 27.01.2026 KW - Hygrometry KW - Humidity Sensor KW - OF-CEAS KW - Chilled Mirror KW - Optical-Feedback Cavity-Enhanced Spectroscopy PY - 2026 AN - OPUS4-65541 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Johann, Sergej A1 - Kohlhoff, Harald A1 - Gawlitza, Kornelia A1 - Bell, Jérémy A1 - Mansurova, Maria A1 - Tiebe, Carlo A1 - Bartholmai, Matthias T1 - Semi-automatic Gas Measurement Device Based on Fluorescent Multi-gas Sensors N2 - This paper describes the development of a semi-automatic gas measurement device presenting potentially a broad range of applications, noteworthy in the agricultural sector. Non-reversible fluorescent molecular sensors were designed and syn-thesized. Upon, integration into a hydrogel matrix with an optimal ratio of co-solvents, the sensors reacting selectively to ammonia were illuminated by excitation light to produce a concentration-correlated fluorescence emission. An automated mechanical-elec-trical device initiates a given gas mixture and thus simulates con-centrations similar to a threshold value. The aim of this project is to develop a sensor or a low-cost method which can monitor low concentrations of harmful gases and aid in their elimination or regulation in livestock housing, barns or stables. T2 - IEEE Sensors 2019 CY - Montreal, Canada DA - 27.10.2019 KW - gas analysis KW - fluorescence KW - embedded sensor KW - spectroscopy KW - environment KW - agricultural economy PY - 2019 SN - 978-1-7281-1634-1 SP - 88 EP - 92 PB - IEEE AN - OPUS4-49506 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Genath, A. A1 - Hofmann, Michael A1 - Tiebe, Carlo A1 - Einspanier, R. T1 - Auf dem Weg zum Monitoring der Ameisensäurekonzentration in der Bienenstock-Luft mit einem Multigassensorsystem N2 - Die Varroose gilt weltweit als eine der bedeutendsten Erkrankungen der westlichen Honigbiene, Apis mellifera. Verursacht wird sie durch den Ektoparasiten Varroa destructor, der durch Saugen der Hämolymphe und Virenübertragung sowohl die Bienenbrut als auch die adulten Individuen schädigt. Ohne imkerliche Unterstützung gehen betroffene Bienenvölker in der Regel innerhalb von drei Jahren ein. Als bewährte, häufige Behandlung wird flächendeckend 60%ige Ameisensäure (AS) - im Bienenstock appliziert über verschiedene Verdampfungssysteme - eingesetzt. Sie wirkt als einziger zugelassener Stoff gegen die Varroamilbe auch in die verdeckelte Brut hinein und birgt kein Risiko der Resistenzentwicklung. Allerdings ist das therapeutische Fenster, der Bereich zwischen Milbenabtötung und Bienenschädigung, relativ schmal und die tatsächliche AS-Konzentration im Bienenstock stark abhängig von äußeren Einflussfaktoren, wie Temperatur, Luftfeuchte oder Applikationsart. Eine Bestimmung der exakten AS-Konzentration im Bienenstock ist also notwendig, um einerseits das Wirkungsoptimum zu bestimmen und andererseits bei Übersteigen der Maximalkonzentrationen mit Folge-Schädigung der Bienen, ein rechtzeitiges Eingreifen der Imker zu ermöglichen. T2 - 6. HSN-Fachsymposium „Innovative Sensorik, verteilte Sensorsysteme, neue Technologien und Anwendungsfelder“ CY - Karlsruhe, Germany DA - 06.11.2019 KW - Biene KW - Apis mellifera KW - Varroa destructor KW - Ameisensäure KW - Multigassensorik PY - 2019 AN - OPUS4-49606 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Neumann, Patrick P. A1 - Hüllmann, Dino A1 - Bartholmai, Matthias A1 - Tiebe, Carlo T1 - Gas Tomography Up In The Air! N2 - In this paper, we present an autonomous aerial robot to reconstruct tomographic 2D slices of gas plumes in outdoor environments. Our platform, the so-called Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Remote Gas Sensing (UAV-REGAS) combines a lightweight Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) sensor with a 3-axis aerial stabilization gimbal for aiming on a versatile octocopter. The TDLAS sensor provides integral gas concentration measurements but no information regarding the distance traveled by the laser diode's beam or the distribution of the gas along the optical path. We complemented the set-up with a laser rangefinder and apply principles of Computed Tomography (CT) to create a model of the spatial gas distribution from these integral concentration measurements. To allow for a rudimentary ground truth evaluation of the applied gas tomography algorithm, we set up a unique outdoor test environment based on two 3D ultrasonic anemometers and a distributed array of 10 infrared gas transmitters. We present first results showing the 2D plume reconstruction capabilities of the system under realistic conditions. T2 - NetMon International training course - Low-cost Environmental Monitoring CY - BAM, Berlin, Germany DA - 09.04.2019 KW - Aerial robot KW - Gas tomography KW - Plume KW - TDLAS PY - 2019 AN - OPUS4-47800 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Tiebe, Carlo A1 - Majewski, J. T1 - Ansprechzeiten von Wasserstoff-Sensoren N2 - Die Effizienz von Gassensoren zur sicheren Verwendung von Wasserstoff hängt wesentlich von der Reaktion des Sensors auf eine Änderung der Wasserstoffkonzentration ab. Daher wurde die Ansprechzeit von fünf im Handel erhältlichen Wasserstoffsensoren unterschiedlichen Messprinzips bestimmt. Experimente haben gezeigt, dass alle Sensoren die Anforderungen der Norm ISO 26142 übertreffen; es wurden Ansprechzeiten im Bereich (t90-Zeiten) von 2 s bis 16 s ermittelt. Die Ergebnisse können mit Exponential- oder Sigmoidalfunktionen approximiert werden. Es kann gezeigt werden, dass die Ergebnisse zum transienten Verhalten sowohl von den Betriebsparametern der Sensoren und Prüfverfahren als auch von den experimentellen Bedingungen wie Gaswechselrate sowie Konzentrationssprung abhängen. T2 - 7. HYPOS-Dialog - Innovative Wasserstoffsensorik CY - Halle (Saale), Germany DA - 19.06.2019 KW - Wasserstoffsensor KW - Ansprechzeit KW - t90-Zeit KW - Prüfverfahren PY - 2019 AN - OPUS4-48397 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Genath, A. A1 - Hofmann, Michael A1 - Tiebe, Carlo A1 - Einspanier, R. T1 - Proof-of-concept trial of the portable electronic nose PEN3 for detection of formic acid concentration in the beehive N2 - Formic acid (FA) treatment as measure against the ectoparasitic mite, Varroa destructor, which infests the western honey bee, Apis mellifera, is usually performed twice a year. Although the therapeutic index is very narrow and the success of FA-treatment is highly dependent on various external factors, little is known about the local FA concentrations occuring in the hive. In this study we examined whether a commercially available odour measuring device (“electronic nose”) is suitable for measurements of high FA concentrations, as present during treatment. As measuring systems, two different setups were prepared for detection of FA concentrations in gas mixtures: A polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) box was used to investigate whether the electronic nose is able to distinguish between different FA concentrations and a two-storied Segeberger hive to test under realistic conditions during bee-keeping. In both experimental systems, the signals from the same sensor components (sensor type no. 1, 6, 7, 8 and 9) showed an increased sensitivity towards the presence of FA in the gas mixture. Principle component analysis (PCA) and linear discriminant analysis (LDA) allowed for identification of specific patterns in the measurement signals and showed clear correlations between the signals and the present FA concentration. These results indicate that the introduced commercial multi gas sensor system is suitable for detection of high FA concentrations, and therefore could be a starting point developing a detection method of FA. The future aim is to successfully monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of this anti-varroa-treatment. T2 - 20. GMA/ITG-Fachtagung Sensoren und Messsysteme 2019 CY - Nuremberg, Germany DA - 25.06.2019 KW - Apis mellifera KW - Varroa destructor KW - Formic Acid KW - Metal-Oxide Gas Sensor Array PY - 2019 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-483812 UR - https://www.ama-science.org/proceedings/details/3430 DO - https://doi.org/10.5162/sensoren2019/P3.10 VL - 2019 SP - 794 EP - 799 AN - OPUS4-48381 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Genath, A. A1 - Hofmann, Michael A1 - Tiebe, Carlo A1 - Einspanier, R. T1 - Proof-of-concept trial of the portable electronic nose PEN3 for detection of formic acid concentration in the beehive N2 - Formic acid (FA) treatment as measure against the ectoparasitic mite, Varroa destructor, which infests the western honey bee, Apis mellifera, is usually performed twice a year. Although the therapeutic index is very narrow and the success of FA-treatment is highly dependent on various external factors, little is known about the local FA concentrations occuring in the hive. In this study we examined whether a commercially available odour measuring device (“electronic nose”) is suitable for measurements of high FA concentrations, as present during treatment. As measuring systems, two different setups were prepared for detection of FA concentrations in gas mixtures: A polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) box was used to investigate whether the electronic nose is able to distinguish between different FA concentrations and a two-storied Segeberger hive to test under realistic conditions during bee-keeping. In both experimental systems, the signals from the same sensor components (sensor type no. 1, 6, 7, 8 and 9) showed an increased sensitivity towards the presence of FA in the gas mixture. Principle component analysis (PCA) and linear discriminant analysis (LDA) allowed for identification of specific patterns in the measurement signals and showed clear correlations between the signals and the present FA concentration. These results indicate that the introduced commercial multi gas sensor system is suitable for detection of high FA concentrations, and therefore could be a starting point developing a detection method of FA. The future aim is to successfully monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of this anti-varroa-treatment. T2 - 20. GMA/ITG-Fachtagung Sensoren und Messsysteme 2019 CY - Nuremberg, Germany DA - 25.06.2019 KW - Apis mellifera KW - Varroa destructor KW - Formic Acid KW - Metal-Oxide Gas Sensor Array PY - 2019 AN - OPUS4-48380 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Tiebe, Carlo A1 - Hofmann, Michael T1 - Immer mehr Multigassensoren N2 - VDI-Richtlinien geben einen Überblick darüber, wie sich mehrere Gase gleichzeitig messen lassen. Dies ist etwa wichtig, um explosive Zusammensetzungen zu erkennen. Multigassensoren werden auch für Prozessüberwachung und Diagnose benötigt wie auch in den Bereichen Komfort und Umweltschutz. KW - Gassensor KW - Multigassensor KW - Sensorik PY - 2019 UR - https://www.umweltmagazin.de/2019/Ausgabe-06/Special-Mess-Steuer-und-Regeltechnik/Immer-mehr-Multigassensoren IS - 6 SP - 21 EP - 22 PB - VDI Fachmedien GmbH & Co. KG AN - OPUS4-48669 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -