摘要:
A heater (38) for a gas sensor has a first thermistor element (62) and a second thermistor element (63) arranged in an electrically parallel configuration. Each thermistor element (62, 63) may be deposited onto a substrate (52) such that the first thermistor element (62) extends about a perimeter of the substrate (52) and the second thermistor element (63) extends across a portion of the substrate (52) intermediate the perimeter of the substrate (52). The thermistor elements (62, 63) are preferably fabricated of materials having differing thermal coefficients of resistivity. A method of heating the gas sensor includes disposing the two thermistor elements (62, 63) in an electrically parallel configuration over a surface of the substrate (52) and passing an electric current through the elements (62, 63).
摘要:
A method for making a sensor (10) is disclosed, comprising mixing a metal oxide with a polymer to create a composition. The composition is applied to at least a portion of the sensing element (10) comprising two electrodes (20, 22) with an electrolyte (30) disposed therebetween, and calcined to form a protective coating. A gas sensor (10) created in accordance with the above-referenced method is also disclosed.
摘要:
The electrolyte (30) comprises up to about 80 wt% zirconia, up to about 30 wt% stabilizer, and up to about 40 wt% dopant-zirconia. Alternatively, the electrolyte (30) can comprise zirconia having a phase chemistry, wherein the phase chemistry, at about 25°C, is about 15 wt% to about 35 wt% monoclinic, less than about 10 wt% tetragonal, balance cubic, based upon the weight of the zirconia in the electrolyte (30).
摘要:
The electrolyte (30) comprises up to about 80 wt% zirconia, up to about 30 wt% stabilizer, and up to about 40 wt% dopant-zirconia. Alternatively, the electrolyte (30) can comprise zirconia having a phase chemistry, wherein the phase chemistry, at about 25°C, is about 15 wt% to about 35 wt% monoclinic, less than about 10 wt% tetragonal, balance cubic, based upon the weight of the zirconia in the electrolyte (30).
摘要:
A gas sensor, comprising an oxygen pump cell with a first pump electrode (40) and a second pump electrode (42) disposed on opposite sides of a first solid electrolyte layer (30) and a second pump electrode (42). The sensor also comprises an emf cell with an emf electrode (44) and a reference gas electrode (46) disposed on opposite sides of a second solid electrolyte layer (32). The emf electrode (44) is disposed in fluid communication to the second pump electrode (42). A via hole (50) is disposed through the first solid electrolyte layer (30), such that the first pump electrode (40) is in fluid communication with the second pump electrode (42). A protective insulating layer (20), having a passage for gas to be sensed, is disposed in contact with the first pump electrode (40). A first insulating layer (22), having a conduit (54), is disposed in contact with the emf electrode (44). A second insulating layer (24), having an air channel (56), is disposed in contact with the reference gas electrode (46). A heater (60) is disposed in thermal communication with the emf cell. At least four electrical leads are in electrical communication with the sensor. A method of producing a gas sensor is disclosed.
摘要:
One method of forming a sensor (10) comprises: disposing a reference electrode (22) and sensing electrode (20) on opposite sides of an electrolyte and a heater (62) on a side of the reference electrode (22) opposite the electrolyte to form a sensor element having a sensing end adjacent the reference electrode (22) and sensing electrode (20), dipping the sensor element in a first slurry, drying the sensor element to form a first coated sensor element, dipping the first coated sensor element into a second slurry, and drying the first coated sensor element to form a dipped sensor element.
摘要:
An exhaust gas sensor (10) element having an electrochemical cell, a protective material (42) in fluid communication with the electrochemical cell, and a reactive inhibitive coating (28) disposed over the protective material (42). The reactive inhibitive coating (28) prevents the reaction of compounds with acides (e.g., phosphates) in the exhaust gas, which may form a dense glass layer on the outside of the gas sensor (10). The reactive inhibitive coating (28) is either an alkaline earth oxide ethoxide, and/or carbonate that is deposited on the gas sensor (10) to a thickness so as to preferably provide an excess of either the alkaline earth material.
摘要:
A gas sensor, comprising an oxygen pump cell with a first pump electrode (40) and a second pump electrode (42) disposed on opposite sides of a first solid electrolyte layer (30) and a second pump electrode (42). The sensor also comprises an emf cell with an emf electrode (44) and a reference gas electrode (46) disposed on opposite sides of a second solid electrolyte layer (32). The emf electrode (44) is disposed in fluid communication to the second pump electrode (42). A via hole (50) is disposed through the first solid electrolyte layer (30), such that the first pump electrode (40) is in fluid communication with the second pump electrode (42). A protective insulating layer (20), having a passage for gas to be sensed, is disposed in contact with the first pump electrode (40). A first insulating layer (22), having a conduit (54), is disposed in contact with the emf electrode (44). A second insulating layer (24), having an air channel (56), is disposed in contact with the reference gas electrode (46). A heater (60) is disposed in thermal communication with the emf cell. At least four electrical leads are in electrical communication with the sensor. A method of producing a gas sensor is disclosed.
摘要:
A sensor (10) is disclosed that comprises an electrolyte (30) disposed between and in intimate contact with a sensing electrode (20) and a reference electrode (22). A protective coating (31) is disposed on the protective layer (32) adjacent to the sensing electrode (20). The protective coating (31) comprises a mixture of a metal oxide, a zeolite, and an alumina. A method for making the sensor (10) is also disclosed.