Multi-functional sensor for combustion systems
US5667652A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a multi-functional voltammetric or amperometric sensor useful for sensing components of the exhaust stream of a combustion system. The disclosed sensor (110) includes a solid oxide ion-conductive electrolyte membrane (112) having two sides (114,116). On one side is a working electrode (120), preferably covered by a diffusion barrier (126) exposed to the exhaust stream. On the other side (116), preferably exposed to air, is a counter-electrode (122) and, optionally, an reference electrode (124). Meters are provided to measure a current flex between the working and counter-electrodes.
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