Solid State Electrochemical Sensors in Process Control

Jacob, KT and Mathews, T (1990) Solid State Electrochemical Sensors in Process Control. In: Indian Journal of Technology, 28 (6-8). pp. 413-427.

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Abstract

The basic principles of operation of gas sensors based on solid-state galvanic cells are described. The polarisation of the electrodes can be minimised by the use of point electrodes made of the solid electrolyte, the use of a reference system with chemical potential close to that of the sample system and the use of graded condensed phase reference electrodes. Factors affecting the speed of response of galvanic sensors in equilibrium and non-equilibrium gas mixtures are considered with reference to products of combustion of fossil fuels. An expression for the emf of non-isothermal galvanic sensors and the criterion for the design of temperature compensated reference electrodes for non-isothermal galvanic sensors are briefly outlined. Non-isothermal sensors are useful for the continuous monitoring of concentrations or chemical potentials in reactive systems at high temperatures. Sensors for oxygen, carbon, and alloying elements (Zn and Si) in liquid metals and alloys are discussed. The use of auxiliary electrodes permits the detection of chemical species in the gas phase which are not mobile in the solid electrolyte. Finally, the cause of common errors in galvanic measurements, and tests for correct functioning of galvanic sensors are given. 60 ref.--AA

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Indian Journal of Technology
Publisher:	Council Scientific Industrial Research
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Council Scientific Industrial Research.
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Materials Engineering (formerly Metallurgy)
Date Deposited:	12 Jan 2011 11:52
Last Modified:	12 Jan 2011 11:52
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/34952

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