Abstract: An identification and organization system using color coding and alphanumeric labels for matching components of a proximity measurement system includes: (1) a color code system to identify the type or series of proximity probe used with the proximity measurement system, and (2) an alphanumeric labeling system to identify the system length (i.e., the length of the extension cable plus the length of the proximity probe). Installation and maintenance of proximity measurement systems can be more reliably performed by the color code and alphanumeric labeling system.

Abstract: An identification and organization system using color coding and alphanumeric labels for matching components of a proximity measurement system is disclosed. The present invention includes: (1) a color code system to identify the type or “series” of proximity probe used with the proximity measurement system, and (2) an alphanumeric labeling system to identify the system length (i.e., the length of the extension cable plus the length of the proximity probe). The color code and alphanumeric labeling system provides a means by which installation and maintenance of proximity measurement systems can be more reliably performed.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting the presence of carryover particles in an upper region of a furnace, such as a smelt bed boiler, includes plural spaced apart detectors. These detectors monitor discrete portions of the interior of the furnace for the purpose of detecting carryover particles in such monitored portions. Signals indicative of the carryover particles are processed to obtain a count of the carryover particles. The carryover particle count may then be displayed. For example, the signals from all of the detectors may be averaged with trends and overall changes in count rates then displayed. In addition, the counts from the individual detectors may also be displayed to assist an operator in locating the source of excessive carryover particles in the furnace. An image sensor, such as a charged coupled device (CCD) detector, may be used to provide a visual display of detected carryover particles.