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Flame sensors and methods of sensing flame

US5464980A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 1994
Grant dateNov 7, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J5/42
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A flame sensor comprises a cell (10) containing an infra-red absorptive fluid such as carbon dioxide gas. Heating caused by absorption of the infra-red radiation is detected by measuring a resulting temperature or pressure change.

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