Sensor system and integrated heater-sensor for measuring and controlling performance of a heater system
US11525744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24H15/45
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid sensor system detects one or more performance characteristics of a heating system that heats a fluid. The sensor system includes a probe having a finite length a portion of which is to be immersed in the fluid. The probe includes a resistive heating element and a fluid temperature sensor for measuring one or more performance characteristics, wherein the fluid temperature sensor is configured to measure a fluid temperature, and the resistive heating element is operable as a heater to create a temperature differential between the fluid and air to detect the fluid, and as a sensor to measure a fluid level.
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