AppliedSensor/Sensata Air Classification Module Now Being Integrated in Select 2007 Sports Activity Vehicles to Provide Cleaner In-Car Air, Prevent Intake of Harmful Fumes.WARREN, N.J. -- AppliedSensor, a provider of chemical sensor components and modules, and Sensata Technologies, a developer of industrial sensors and control solutions, announced that their Air Classification Module (ACM (Association for Computing Machinery, New York, www.acm.org) A membership organization founded in 1947 dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of information processing. In addition to awards and publications, ACM also maintains special interest groups (SIGs) in the computer field. ) is now being integrated into the 2007 BMW X A small five-cylinder radial engine for sport and training aircraft. Although this engine, the BMW X, proved successful at several large-scale events in 1930, including that year's round-Europe flight, only a few were built. A successor model, the BMW Xa, was introduced in 1931. 5 Sport Activity Vehicle to provide occupants with cleaner in-car air. The ACM prevents the intake of harmful combustion fumes fumes odorous gases and other volatile materials; inhalation of irritating fumes causes coughing and, if sufficiently severe, irreversible pulmonary edema. - such as carbon monoxide carbon monoxide, chemical compound, CO, a colorless, odorless, tasteless, extremely poisonous gas that is less dense than air under ordinary conditions. It is very slightly soluble in water and burns in air with a characteristic blue flame, producing carbon dioxide; , nitrogen dioxide nitrogen dioxide n. A poisonous brown gas, NO2, often found in smog and automobile exhaust fumes and synthesized for use as a nitrating agent, a catalyst, and an oxidizing agent. Noun 1. and a range of volatile organic compounds volatile organic compound Environment Any toxic cabon-based (organic) substance that easily become vapors or gases–eg, solvents–paint thinners, lacquer thinner, degreasers, dry cleaning fluids - which are often undetectable to humans. The module includes a built-in sensor with two separate sensing elements to enable continuous detection of the presence of diesel and gasoline exhaust fumes exhaust fumes fumes given off by vehicles; contain some carbon monoxide, the amount varying with the efficiency of combustion in the particular engine. In most engines the use of exhaust fumes for euthanasia is not recommended because it operates partly on the carbon dioxide faster and more reliably. Through integration of a corresponding module in the air intake duct of the vehicle's heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free ), the sensor can signal accurately timed, automatic activation of air circulation to the vehicle's controls. According to Geert Braaksma, managing director of Sensata, integrating the ACM into the BMW X5 is just the beginning. "On the basis of close contact with all key decision-makers in the global automobile industry, as well as with air conditioning systems manufacturers worldwide, the ACM has applications that are not limited to just one vehicle type or industry," Braaksma said. AppliedSensor Marketing Director Tom Aiken concurs. "By using micromachining to improve the production and packaging processes, we can produce high volumes of low-cost sensors for air quality control for homes and buildings, as well as sensor technology for packaging and food control, medical devices, security systems, and process control," Aiken said. Both Aiken and Braaksma said that the two companies are looking forward to working together on future projects. "AppliedSensor's extensive experience in alternative applications for detection elements and sensors, their compatible range of products for air classification applications, their technical know-how and comprehensive research facilities were all significant factors in our decision to partner with them," Braaksma said. About Sensata Technologies Sensata Technologies (www.sensata.com) develops industrial sensor and control solutions for world-leading manufacturers of vehicles and aircraft, of apparatus and equipment and of heating and air-conditioning technology. The European headquarters is in Almelo, Holland. About AppliedSensor AppliedSensor (www.appliedsensor.com) is a leading provider of chemical sensor solutions for air quality, safety and control. With a 25-year legacy of research and development, the company brings its expertise in chemical sensor systems to a broad range of industries and applications, from automotive, heat-ventilation-air-conditioning (HVAC), to safety and air quality control. AppliedSensor operates facilities in Sweden, Germany and the United States. For ACM specifications: http://www.appliedsensor.com/products/air_quality_module.html For ACM Photo inside BMW X5 Engine: http://www.appliedsensor.com/news_events/AppliedSensorSensataACMReleas e.html (Due to its length, this URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. 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