A novel gesomin detection method based on microwave spectroscopy

Samuel Peter Ryecroft, Andy Shaw, Paul Fergus, Patryk Kot, Khalid Hashim, Laura Conway, Adam Moody

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Abstract

Geosmin contamination in water is a leading cause of odor related complaints to water companies in UK, tainting water with an earthy smell that is detectable by humans in quantities as low as 4 nanograms per liter. Current Geosmin detection methods depend on lab-based equipment, requiring samples to be collected and transported before Geosmin can be tested. This research presents a novel method for the detection of Geosmin in water using Microwave spectroscopy capable of detecting differentiating between four levels of Geosmin contamination: 5 ng/L, 10 ng/L, 0.5 mg/L and 1 mg/L as well as control samples. Frequencies within the 5.4 GHz to 5.9, 6.4 GHz to 6.5 GHz and 7.2 GHz to 7.5 GHz ranges showed significant separation between the sample classes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 12th International Conference on the Developments in eSystems Engineering, DeSE 2019
EditorsDhiya Al-Jumeily, Jade Hind, Jamila Mustafina, Assem Al-Hajj, Abir Hussain, Evgeni Magid, Hissam Tawfik
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages429-433
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781728130217
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Oct 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event12th International Conference on the Developments in eSystems Engineering, DeSE 2019 - Kazan, Russian Federation
Duration: 7 Oct 201910 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Conference on Developments in eSystems Engineering, DeSE
VolumeOctober-2019
ISSN (Print)2161-1343

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on the Developments in eSystems Engineering, DeSE 2019
Country/TerritoryRussian Federation
CityKazan
Period7/10/1910/10/19

Keywords

  • Electromagnetics
  • Geosmin
  • Microwave spectroscopy
  • Sensors
  • Water quality

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