The amount of ionizable substance within a stream can be continuously monitored through the use of an ionizable substance detector. The substance is ionized at an electrode producing ions and free electrons. The ions are transported across an ion exchange membrane, while the free electrons flow through a power source. The current, produced by the electrons, is proportional to the amount of substance in the stream. Continuous monitoring can be useful in early detection of problems, or system fluctuations. <IMAGE>
申请公布号
DE69028495(D1)
申请公布日期
1996.10.17
申请号
DE1990628495
申请日期
1990.12.04
申请人
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP., HARTFORD, CONN., US
发明人
MCELROY, JAMES FREDERICK, SUFFIELD, CT 06078, US;SMITH, WILLIAM FRANCIS, SUFFIELD, CT 06078, US