Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Apparatus – Electrolytic
Patent
1995-06-15
1997-09-16
Tung, T.
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Apparatus
Electrolytic
204421, 204424, 204425, 204426, 204427, 205775, 205784, G01N 27407, G01N 27409
Patent
active
056676522
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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Li Liang Jun
Liu Meilin
Gas Research Institute
Tung T.
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