Rapid determination of the calorific value by means of a novel gas quality sensor

The gas quality in the German gas transmission and distribution network varies already considerably. The dynamics of the gas quality changes will increase for various reasons. One reason is the dry-up of traditional sources and the increased supply of gas from unconventional sources. The market space switching from L-gas to H-gas contributes to this, too. These trends require a fast and reliable determination of the calorific value. Here, the following article aims to provide a solution.