Digital Schlieren Imaging System

Visualize the invisible. Capture airflows, gas leaks, and thermal gradients with precision and clarity.


 

🔍 What is Schlieren Imaging?

Schlieren imaging is a powerful optical method developed in the 19th century to visualize changes in air and gas density. While gases like hydrogen or COâ‚‚ are invisible to the naked eye, Schlieren reveals their presence by capturing the way light bends when passing through areas of differing density.


 

đź§  What is Digital Schlieren (BOS Method)?

DSS uses Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) to visualize airflow, thermal convection, and gas dispersion. Unlike traditional Schlieren systems that require complex optics and alignment, BOS uses simple components—camera, background, and light—to deliver high-resolution, real-time Schlieren imaging with minimal setup.


 

🚀 Key Features & Advantages

  • Plug & Play Design – No lasers or complex optics. Setup in minutes.

  • Flexible Compatibility – Use your existing camera or choose from our high-speed/high-res models.

  • Real-Time Visualization – Monitor density changes as they occur with live display and analysis.

  • High-Precision Algorithms – Developed with Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology.

  • Large & Small Scale Applications – From millimeters to meters—capture what others can’t.

  • One-Stop Software Suite – [Koncerto-DSS] handles measurement, visualization, and analysis.

 


 

đź§Ş Common Applications

  • Battery Heat Transfer Studies

  • Airflow Mapping from HVAC Systems

  • Gas Leak Detection (e.g., Hydrogen, Methane, COâ‚‚)

  • Combustion & Explosion Analysis

  • Transparent Film Quality Control

  • Human Breath & Thermal Imaging


 

⚙️ System Components

Each DSS system is modular and customizable:

ComponentDescription
High-Speed Camerae.g., VEO 710, HX-7S – for transient, rapid-flow visualization
High-Resolution Camerae.g., DSS-24MP – for ultra-fine visualization of steady-state phenomena
Display Panel BackgroundFull HD, 4K, or printed patterns depending on flow type and scale
Light SourceAmbient, LED, or pulsed depending on application
Analysis SoftwareKoncerto-DSS with real-time vector analysis and high-precision BOS tools
WorkstationLaptop or desktop depending on data throughput needs

 

📸 Measurement Examples

  • Methane Gas Dispersion from Tubing

    DSS methane gas

     

  • Hand Heat Dissipation in Ambient Air

    DSS hand heat

     

  • Airflow from Coffee Steam or Ice Melting

    DSS ice melting coffee

     

  • COâ‚‚ Emission from Carbonated Beverages

    CO2 emission

     

  • Air Conditioner Vent Flow Visualization

    DSS air conditioner vent flow

     

  • Peltier Device Heat Absorption Mapping

    DSS peltier

đź’ˇ Visualization Size Range: From 720x420 mm to 800x800 mm or larger.


 

🔄 Measurement Workflow

  1. Position camera + background

  2. Capture a reference (baseline) image

  3. Record sequence during the event/phenomenon

  4. Analyze density gradients using Koncerto-DSS software

  5. Output Schlieren images or flow vectors

     


 

⚖️ Comparison: Digital vs. Optical Schlieren

FeatureDigital Schlieren (BOS)Traditional Optical Schlieren
Setup TimeMinutesHours
Required Skill LevelBeginner to IntermediateAdvanced optical alignment required
PortabilityHigh – deploy anywhereLow – fixed lab setups preferred
Field of ViewLarge-scale (mm to meters)Small-scale only (up to ~20cm)
Real-Time VisualizationYesTypically No
Software IntegrationIncludedExternal tools often needed

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Atlanta

Atlanta

Atlanta Branch Office & Demo Center

1580 Boggs Rd., Suite 900
Duluth, GA 30096
United States

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