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 glow sensor (10, 60, 100, 130, 140, 154) provides functions of both a diesel engine glow plug and an ion sensor for sensing engine combustion initiation and characteristics. The sensor includes a tubular metal sheath (14, 64) supported by various embodiments of electrical insulating and retaining means in a metal shell (12, 62) mountable in an engine cylinder head. The metal sheath (14, 64) includes a heating element (24) in a glow tip (22) at an inner end of the sheath (14, 64) which, in use, extends into an engine combustion chamber or pre-chamber and is connected by a conductor with a source of electric voltage. In use, the voltage produces a current carried by electrons generated by ionization of the combustion chamber gases during combustion. The current varies with the degree of ionization and the amount of electrons generated during various phases of the combustion event. The resulting information is usable in controlling engine operation or evaluating its operation for test purposes. Various construction features of disclosed embodiments include isolated or non-isolated heating coils for electric heaters (24) within the glow tip (22) with various arrangements for internally connecting and grounding the electrical elements in the glow sensor (10, 60, 100, 130, 140, 154).
摘要:
A glow sensor (10, 60, 100, 130, 140, 154) provides functions of both a diesel engine glow plug and an ion sensor for sensing engine combustion initiation and characteristics. The sensor includes a tubular metal sheath (14, 64) supported by various embodiments of electrical insulating and retaining means in a metal shell (12, 62) mountable in an engine cylinder head. The metal sheath (14, 64) includes a heating element (24) in a glow tip (22) at an inner end of the sheath (14, 64) which, in use, extends into an engine combustion chamber or pre-chamber and is connected by a conductor with a source of electric voltage. In use, the voltage produces a current carried by electrons generated by ionization of the combustion chamber gases during combustion. The current varies with the degree of ionization and the amount of electrons generated during various phases of the combustion event. The resulting information is usable in controlling engine operation or evaluating its operation for test purposes. Various construction features of disclosed embodiments include isolated or non-isolated heating coils for electric heaters (24) within the glow tip (22) with various arrangements for internally connecting and grounding the electrical elements in the glow sensor (10, 60, 100, 130, 140, 154).
摘要:
A gas sensor is disclosed comprising an oxygen pump cell having at least one exterior pump electrode (40, 42) and at least one interior pump electrode (44, 46) disposed on opposite sides of a first solid electrolyte layer (30). An emf cell having a first and second emf electrodes (50, 52) and first and second reference gas electrodes (54, 56) are disposed on opposite sides of a second solid electrolyte layer (32). At least one insulating layer (22) is in contact with the first and second emf electrodes (50, 52). At least one via hole (60, 62) is disposed through the first solid electrolyte layer (30). At least one air channel (80, 82) is disposed through at least one insulating layer (22). An air vent (84) is disposed in at least one insulating layer (24) in contact with the first and second reference gas electrodes (54, 56). A heater (934) is disposed in thermal communication with the sensor. And at least five electrical leads are in electrical communication with said sensor. A method of using a gas sensor 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:
A conductive co-fired body for an electrochemical cell for an exhaust sensor comprises zirconia, yttrium oxide, and alumina. The body comprises about 15 to about 30 weight% monoclinic phase zirconia. This produces an electrochemical cell having low impedance wherein the zirconia body and alumina body are co-fired. One method for manufacturing the electrochemical cell comprises combining zirconia, yttria, and alumina with solvent and dispersant to form a mixture. After, binder is added to the mixture which is then de-aired and cast onto a tape surface. The tape is dried, metallized, and laminated to an unfired alumina surface. The structure is then co-fired to form a body for said electrochemical cell.
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.