In this paper, I will talk about measuring the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air. I have outlined the basic properties of said gas, its use in industry and its effects on humans. I will also briefly discuss carbon dioxide emissions as a greenhouse gas in the Earth's atmosphere.
To measure the concentration of carbon dioxide, we can choose from a wide range of measuring devices that use different measurement techniques. In this article, I have presented the most commonly used measuring devices, their areas of application and the advantages and disadvantages of each technique. Using the ISO/IEC SIST 17025 standard, I have reviewed the requirements for accredited calibration procedures and the traceability of reference standards to basic SI units. I describe the preparation of certified reference gases for performing primary and secondary level calibrations and calibration procedures with standard uncertainty contributions.
In the last part, I evaluated the measurement system based on the non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) carbon dioxide spectrometer. I presented the setup of the measuring device and the solutions to eliminate obstacles I encountered when carrying out the measurements. I also talked about the use of certified reference gases and technical reference gases used in calibration procedures. Finally, I described the contributions to standard uncertainty, which is an essential part of any measurement. I listed the most important contributions to measurement uncertainty, evaluated them and finally stated the total standard uncertainty of the measurement system.
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