Optical pH sensor

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2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Toatley, Gregory J (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

For light transmission or absorption

Of fluent material

C250S559110, C250S559290, C250S227210, C356S445000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07961327

ABSTRACT:
A method to sense pH of a fluid and an optical pH sensor. The method includes the steps of supplying at least a portion of an optical source through an input fiber. The optical source is passed through a sensor head having a sapphire window to a fluid. Optical power reflected from the fluid is collected in a plurality of output fibers in the sensor head. The reflected optical power in the output fibers in the sensor head is thereafter converted to an electrical signal which is used to determine the pH of the fluid.

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