Title :
The characteristics and utility of SiC-FE gas sensors for control of combustion in domestic heating systems [MISFET sensors]
Author :
Andersson, M. ; Petersson, H. ; Padban, N. ; Larfeldt, J. ; Holmberg, M. ; Spetz, A. Lloyd
Author_Institution :
Div. of Appl. Phys., Linkoping Univ., Sweden
Abstract :
The possible utility of MISiCFET gas sensors in the application of combustion control in small-scale boilers has been tested and compared to commercially available resistive-type MOS sensors. The results suggest that by using the signals from one or more MISiCFET sensors, together with the measured temperature of the furnace, it seems possible to provide a rough picture of the state of combustion applicable to a control scheme in order to reduce emissions and increase the power to fuel economy.
Keywords :
MISFET; boilers; combustion equipment; domestic appliances; gas sensors; silicon compounds; space heating; wide band gap semiconductors; MISFET sensors; SiC; boiler combustion control; domestic heating systems; emissions reduction; field effect gas sensors; fuel economy; furnace temperature measurement; small-scale boilers; Combustion; Control systems; Gas detectors; Heating; MISFETs; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems; Temperature control; Temperature sensors; Thermal sensors;
Conference_Titel :
Sensors, 2004. Proceedings of IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8692-2
DOI :
10.1109/ICSENS.2004.1426382
