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Area of Technology:Electrical & Electronics

Title of the Innovation: HYDROGEN GAS SENSOR

Brief About Innovation

HYDROGEN GAS SENSOR

ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY

Hydrogen Sensor along with the hydrogen sensing monitor for detection of hydrogen leaks in industries. The sensor comprises of two main parts namely a "Transmitter" and a "Digital Monitor".

  1. Transmitter: It consists of sensor head which is a sputtered Pd film on Pt-100 and a temperature-controlled circuit. Both sensor element and temperature control circuit are enclosed in stainless steel housing.
     
  2. Digital Monitor: The output of the sensor is signal conditioned and transmitted through 4-20 mA converter link. The receiver unit receives the current signal, converts into voltage. This voltage is properly amplified, calibrated and displayed as the percentage concentration of hydrogen, using 3 1/2-digit DPM. The receiver unit also powers the transmitter units. The 4-20 mA current loop helps to keep the sensor more than 300m away from the control room.

SALIENT FEATURES

  • H2 gas detection in the range from 0.5 to 4.0%.
  • Faster response and recovery times of ~5 and ~ 180 s, respectively.
  • Zero setting to ensure 0 V in absence of H2 gas and adjustable alarm set points.
  • Exhibits life time of >2 years under operating conditions.
  • Operating temperature : 150±2°C
  • Selectivity for H2 (in comparison to NO, C2H5OH, CO2, Cl2, SO2, H2 and NH3 etc.) : Excellent

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy Water Plants (DAE)
  • Hydro-desulfurization and hydrocracking operation in refineries
  • Ammonia production
  • Metallic ore reduction
  • Rotor coolant in large electrical generator
  • Battery storage H2 fuel cells
  • Connect for Licensing: ajain@nrdc.in; 9467988231

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