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One article to understand what a gas sensor is
by：Rika Sensors
2021-11-24
One article to understand what a gas sensor is
A gas sensor is a sensor device that detects specific gases in a certain range or continuously measures gas components. However, it is a very common way to monitor pollution in the industrial and living environment by using gas sensors. Gas sensors are currently widely used in coal mines, chemical industry, agriculture, municipal administration, medical treatment and other aspects that need protection, and are often used to detect flammable, combustible and toxic gases, or to detect oxygen consumption. In some power companies and manufacturing industries, gas sensors are also commonly used to quantitatively detect the concentration of various components in the flue gas to determine harmful gas emissions and combustion conditions. 1. The characteristics of the gas sensor1. Sensitivity The sensitivity of the gas sensor refers to the ratio of the change amount of the sensor output to the measured change amount. 2. Corrosion resistance The corrosion resistance of a gas sensor refers to the ability of the sensor to be exposed to a high volume fraction of target gas. When encountering a large amount of toxic gas suddenly bursting, the sensor’s The monitoring probe will be corroded by toxic gases. It is required that when the gas sensor faces such a large amount of toxic gas, when it returns to normal working conditions, the use error of the sensor is more likely to be low. If there is a large amount of gas leakage, the sensor probe can withstand the gas volume within 20 times. In a normal working environment, the drift positive correction value of the sensor should be as small as possible. Second, the classification of gas sensorsGas sensors can be divided into different types according to different detection standards. Classification according to detection standards 1. According to the different types of detected gases, it is divided into combustible gas sensors and toxic gas sensors, harmful gas sensors and so on. 2. According to the installation and use method of the gas sensor, it can be divided into portable sensors and fixed sensors. 3. According to the method of obtaining the monitored gas, the sensors can be divided into diffusion sensors and suction sensors. 4. According to the detection principle of gas sensors, gas sensors are divided into thermal sensors, electrochemical sensors, magnetic gas sensors, optical lift sensors, semiconductor gas sensors, gas chromatography sensors and so on. 3. Commonly used gas detection methods At this stage, the most frequently used sensors are divided into semiconductor gas sensors and electrochemical sensors. 1. Semiconductor gas sensor The semiconductor gas sensor can detect flammable gases with a relatively high concentration, and can also detect toxic and harmful gases with a relatively high PPM level. The advantages of this type of sensor are mainly high sensitivity and fast response, but at the same time it has the shortcomings of small measurable range and easy to be affected by the environment. 2. Electrochemical gas sensor At present, the more common and mature sensor type for detecting toxic and harmful gases in chemical pollution is the electrochemical sensor. Although electrochemical gas sensors are susceptible to interference, they are greatly affected by changes in air temperature. However, due to its high sensitivity and high stability, this type of sensor can be used in the measurement of sulfuric acid, air separation and boiler combustion, and is therefore widely used. 4. Types of gas sensor monitoring 1. Toxic gases include methane, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, etc. These gases will cause harm to the internal organs of the human body through the respiratory organs, but also It can inhibit the oxygen exchange ability of the internal tissues or cells of the human body, causing the body tissues to be hypoxic and cause asphyxiating poisoning, so it is also called asphyxiant gas. 2. Corrosive gases are generally disinfection gases, such as chlorine dioxide, ozone gas, etc. When they leak, they will corrode the human respiratory system and cause poisoning. 3. When the flammable and explosive gas mixes with air up to a certain ratio, it will cause burning or even explosion when it encounters an open flame, which will cause harm. Such as methane, hydrogen, etc.
Hunan Rika Electronic Tech Co.,Ltd is a gaint manufacturer of sensor solution, which is one of the most outstanding product produced from us.
Hunan Rika Electronic Tech Co.,Ltd offers the best products, high-quality services and innovative technology.
High-quality products are huge boosts when it comes to marketing ideas; allowing potential manufacturers to place themselves in the shoes of a satisfied customer brings them one step closer to understanding the idea of sensor solution.
environmental monitoring systems problems are nothing new, almost every one of us have to go through them at some point of our lives and some of us never get rid of them. with the development of OEM sensor technology, now provides a perfect cure for that.
A gas sensor is a sensor device that detects specific gases in a certain range or continuously measures gas components. However, it is a very common way to monitor pollution in the industrial and living environment by using gas sensors. Gas sensors are currently widely used in coal mines, chemical industry, agriculture, municipal administration, medical treatment and other aspects that need protection, and are often used to detect flammable, combustible and toxic gases, or to detect oxygen consumption. In some power companies and manufacturing industries, gas sensors are also commonly used to quantitatively detect the concentration of various components in the flue gas to determine harmful gas emissions and combustion conditions. 1. The characteristics of the gas sensor1. Sensitivity The sensitivity of the gas sensor refers to the ratio of the change amount of the sensor output to the measured change amount. 2. Corrosion resistance The corrosion resistance of a gas sensor refers to the ability of the sensor to be exposed to a high volume fraction of target gas. When encountering a large amount of toxic gas suddenly bursting, the sensor’s The monitoring probe will be corroded by toxic gases. It is required that when the gas sensor faces such a large amount of toxic gas, when it returns to normal working conditions, the use error of the sensor is more likely to be low. If there is a large amount of gas leakage, the sensor probe can withstand the gas volume within 20 times. In a normal working environment, the drift positive correction value of the sensor should be as small as possible. Second, the classification of gas sensorsGas sensors can be divided into different types according to different detection standards. Classification according to detection standards 1. According to the different types of detected gases, it is divided into combustible gas sensors and toxic gas sensors, harmful gas sensors and so on. 2. According to the installation and use method of the gas sensor, it can be divided into portable sensors and fixed sensors. 3. According to the method of obtaining the monitored gas, the sensors can be divided into diffusion sensors and suction sensors. 4. According to the detection principle of gas sensors, gas sensors are divided into thermal sensors, electrochemical sensors, magnetic gas sensors, optical lift sensors, semiconductor gas sensors, gas chromatography sensors and so on. 3. Commonly used gas detection methods At this stage, the most frequently used sensors are divided into semiconductor gas sensors and electrochemical sensors. 1. Semiconductor gas sensor The semiconductor gas sensor can detect flammable gases with a relatively high concentration, and can also detect toxic and harmful gases with a relatively high PPM level. The advantages of this type of sensor are mainly high sensitivity and fast response, but at the same time it has the shortcomings of small measurable range and easy to be affected by the environment. 2. Electrochemical gas sensor At present, the more common and mature sensor type for detecting toxic and harmful gases in chemical pollution is the electrochemical sensor. Although electrochemical gas sensors are susceptible to interference, they are greatly affected by changes in air temperature. However, due to its high sensitivity and high stability, this type of sensor can be used in the measurement of sulfuric acid, air separation and boiler combustion, and is therefore widely used. 4. Types of gas sensor monitoring 1. Toxic gases include methane, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, etc. These gases will cause harm to the internal organs of the human body through the respiratory organs, but also It can inhibit the oxygen exchange ability of the internal tissues or cells of the human body, causing the body tissues to be hypoxic and cause asphyxiating poisoning, so it is also called asphyxiant gas. 2. Corrosive gases are generally disinfection gases, such as chlorine dioxide, ozone gas, etc. When they leak, they will corrode the human respiratory system and cause poisoning. 3. When the flammable and explosive gas mixes with air up to a certain ratio, it will cause burning or even explosion when it encounters an open flame, which will cause harm. Such as methane, hydrogen, etc.
Hunan Rika Electronic Tech Co.,Ltd is a gaint manufacturer of sensor solution, which is one of the most outstanding product produced from us.
Hunan Rika Electronic Tech Co.,Ltd offers the best products, high-quality services and innovative technology.
High-quality products are huge boosts when it comes to marketing ideas; allowing potential manufacturers to place themselves in the shoes of a satisfied customer brings them one step closer to understanding the idea of sensor solution.
environmental monitoring systems problems are nothing new, almost every one of us have to go through them at some point of our lives and some of us never get rid of them. with the development of OEM sensor technology, now provides a perfect cure for that.
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