Abstract: In an oxygen analyzer for an industrial process, an automotive type oxygen sensor has a sensor element assembly with an outer thin walled shield containing insulation and surrounding the sensor element of the automotive type oxygen sensor.

Abstract: An industrial process oxygen analyzer, and method of using same, incorporates an automotive oxygen sensor to minimize the criticalness of controlling heater temperature during operation. Higher sensor heater temperature, required to accommodate the automotive oxygen sensor, is achieved by application of higher supply voltage to the sensor heater. Current limiting of the heater supply circuit reduces stress on the sensor heater, even at the higher operating temperature.

Abstract: An industrial process oxygen analyzer, and method of using same, incorporates an automotive oxygen sensor to minimize the criticalness of controlling heater temperature during operation. Higher sensor heater temperature, required to accommodate the automotive oxygen sensor, is achieved by application of higher supply voltage to the sensor heater. Current limiting of the heater supply circuit reduces stress on the sensor heater, even at the higher operating temperature.

Abstract: A device for sealing and isolating analyzer gas sample flows in an aspirated sampling system is provided with a drainage channel surrounding the gas sample inlet to isolate the inlet in the plane of the sealing surface from a pressurized air supply channel in the sealing surface and intercept leakage from the air supply channel. The drainage channel is connected to a cavity via a constricted flow path to reduce leakage pressure and the cavity is vented to the environment.

Abstract: A gas analyzer arrangement and method of operating the arrangement comprise a probe which extends from a test space containing a sample gas, to an input line which is connected to an analyzer for analyzing the sample gas. An output line is connected to the analyzer for discharging gas from the analyzer. An aspirator is used in the output line for drawing sample gas from the test space through the analyzer. For calibration, a second aspirator is provided in the input line for equalizing the flow in the input and the output lines to stop the flow of sample gas through the analyzer. After the flow is equalized and thus reduced to zero, a test gas is supplied to the input line at the same selected flow rate as the sample gas was supplied through the analyzer. The test gas is used for calibrating the analyzer.