Sentences with phrase «detect alkane»

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But University of Utah engineers have developed a new type of fiber material for a handheld scanner that can detect small traces of alkane fuel vapor, a valuable advancement that could be an early - warning signal for leaks in an oil pipeline, an airliner, or for locating a terrorist's explosive.

For those not in the know, canine cancer detection refers to a unique method of screening for cancer — by using the canine «olfactory» (meaning smell essentially) ability to detect tumours due to the low concentrations of alkanes and aromatic compounds they contain.