Optical gas sensor for use with electrical equipment and method for detecting gas in electrical equipment using said gas sensor

摘要

An apparatus for use in detecting gaseous bi-products (23), in particular hydrogen gas (23), in electrical equipment, such as an oil-cooled transformer (20), is provided. The apparatus includes a light source (13), a photocell (14), and a membrane (12) interposed between the light source (13) and the photocell (14), such that interaction of the membrane (12) and a gaseous bi-product (23) at least one of prevents and allows light communication between the light source (13) and the photocell (14).