Method of applying an automotive type oxygen sensor for use in an industrial process analyzer
US5037761A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 1989 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/218
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An industrial process oxygen analyzer, and method of using same, incorporates an automotive oxygen sensor to minimize the criticalness of controlling heater temperature during operation. Higher sensor heater temperature, required to accommodate the automotive oxygen sensor, is achieved by application of higher supply voltage to the sensor heater. Current limiting of the heater supply circuit reduces stress on the sensor heater, even at the higher operating temperature.
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