Abstract:
A non-dispersive infra-red gas analyzer capable of measuring concentrations of more than one component of a sample gas mixture. Beam chopper means synchronously diverts IR along separate paths each of which terminates in the same sample gas cell. A filter cell capable of absorbing all IR in the absorption band of one component but transmitting IR absorbable by other components is placed in each separate path. Beams in the separate paths alternately act as reference and sample beams. The output from detectors sensible to IR absorbable by each component is synchronously demodulated to give separate indications of the concentrations of the components.
Abstract:
A sensor for measuring the concentration of oxygen in exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine in which a source of low energy beta electrons for ionizing oxygen molecules is disposed in a secondary exhaust conduit is illustrated herein. A constant volume pump moves exhaust gas through the secondary conduit at a predetermined rate. A collector plate is disposed downstream from the source of beta electrons, and a potential difference is maintained between the beta electron source and the collector plate so that oxygen ions separate from any other ions that might be produced and strike the collector plate. The charge on that plate is then measured to determine the concentration of oxygen in the exhaust gas.