Author(s):
1. Boris Obrovski, Fakultet tehničkih nauka Univerziteta u Novom Sadu, Serbia

Abstract:
Authors: Obrovski Boris, Bajić Jovan, Mihajlović Ivana, Vojinović Miloradov Mirjana, Batinić Branislav, Živanov Miloš Water quality monitoring program needs to be improved by new methods for the detection of chemical species in the examined water body. Fiber optic sensor (FOS) represents innovative method for monitoring of total chlorine in surface water and water from the swimming pool. FOS absorbs light and based on the color of the sample determines concentration of analytes of interest. FOS converts RGB (Red-Green-Blue) color model in HSV (Hue-Saturation-Value) color model and based on S value determines concentration of total chlorine in water media. FOS was applied for examination of surface water from the river Danube and the water from the swimming pool. Results obtained by standard laboratory analyses (UV-Vis spectrophotometer) are compared with results obtained by FOS in order to demonstrate reproducibility and efficiency of the device. Implemented sensor proved to be suitable in laboratory analyses under controlled conditions as substitute for expensive analytical equipment.

Key words:
Fiber optic sensor, total chlorine, surface water, swimming pool

Thematic field:
Environmental Engineering

Date of abstract submission:
29.06.2016.

Conference:
XI Savjetovanje hemičara, tehnologa i ekologa Republike Srpske

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