Title :
VCSEL-based Oxygen Sensor for combustion optimization in gas/oil furnaces
Author :
Chen, J. ; Hangauer, A. ; Strzoda, R. ; Fleischer, M. ; Amann, M.-C.
Author_Institution :
Power & Sensor Syst., Siemens Corp. Technol., Munich, Germany
Abstract :
The first VCSEL-based O2 sensor for gas/oil furnace applications employing a diffuse reflector is presented which circumvents alignment and interference problems. Optimized data processing is used for long-term stable operation and allows for real-time measurement.
Keywords :
chemical variables measurement; combustion; furnaces; gas sensors; optimisation; surface emitting lasers; VCSEL; combustion optimization; data processing; diffuse reflector; gas/oil furnaces; oxygen sensor; real-time measurement; Combustion; Furnaces; Gas detectors; Optical attenuators; Optical filters; Optical sensors; Oxygen; Petroleum; Spectroscopy; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers; 140.7260 (Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers); 300.6260 (Spectroscopy, diode lasers);
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
