Comparison of Three Sources Comparison of Three Sources of CO of CO 2 2 (Electrochemical (Electrochemical Generation, Propane Generation, Propane Combustion and Compressed Gas Combustion and Compressed Gas Cylinder) for Mosquito Cylinder) for Mosquito Surveillance Surveillance Daniel L. Kline USDA-ARS, CMAVE Gainesville, FL [email protected]
Comparison of Three Sources of CO 2 (Electrochemical Generation, Propane Combustion and Compressed Gas Cylinder) for Mosquito Surveillance. Daniel L. Kline USDA-ARS, CMAVE Gainesville, FL [email protected]. CO 2 Short History. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Comparison of Three Sources of COComparison of Three Sources of CO22
(Electrochemical Generation, (Electrochemical Generation, Propane Combustion and Propane Combustion and
Compressed Gas Cylinder) for Compressed Gas Cylinder) for Mosquito SurveillanceMosquito Surveillance
• The generator geometry is 6.5 x 5 x 4 cm and weighs less than 100 grams
• The first prototype generator operated from an AC/DC converter at 5 Amps and 3.8 volts producing 9 liters of CO2/hr for a period of 4 hours (150 ml/min); consumed 67 grams of oxalic acid
• The cost to operate the device at that rate and duration would be about 25 cents for the organic acid and 1 cent in power
• The size of the generator can be increased (or decreased) and the production rate of CO2 also
Other Prototype FeaturesOther Prototype Features
• No valves, manifolds, etc.• Can be started manually (switch) or by
timer• The rate can be increased/decreased at
will by adjusting the current • The system price is in the vicinity of $100• The system is battery compatible• The system is ideally suited for solar
energy, since it is a low voltage device
Mosquitoes Releasedin Each Cage
Ochlerotatus taeniorhynchus (500)
Aedes aegypti (500)
Large Cage Studies
CO2 Sources
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Ae. aegypti
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SBIR Phase II Plans• Develop an integrated monitoring system
which would include:– The electrochemical CO2 generator and
octenol dispenser as described in this talk– A way to generate moisture and heat as a by-
product of the electrochemical process– Electronic time-release circuitry to start/stop
the CO2 and to deliver pulses of CO2
– A solar power source to allow complete system autonomy