Measuring and testing – Gas analysis – Gas of combustion
Patent
1994-06-30
1997-03-25
Dougherty, Elizabeth L.
Measuring and testing
Gas analysis
Gas of combustion
73 3105, 60286, G01N 2726
Patent
active
056146582
ABSTRACT:
A diffusion path is provided from the exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine, and a restriction is provided in the diffusion path which permits diffusion of gaseous exhaust therethrough, and which reduces diffusion of particulate exhaust therethrough, reducing contamination and/or poisoning of a downstream sensor. In a lean-burn industrial engine, the exhaust temperature is lower than the operating temperature of a lean-burn oxygen sensor, and the restricted diffusion path concurrently minimizes cooling of the sensor by gaseous exhaust flow thereagainst. The sensor element is in an antechamber in a housing external of the exhaust pipe, and auxiliary heaters in the housing relieve overdriving of the internal heater of the lean-burn oxygen sensor, extending life to meet long interval industrial requirements.
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Dougherty Elizabeth L.
Dresser Industries
McCall Eric S.
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