1、 Overview of Heated Zirconia Probe

The heated zirconia probe is a high-precision oxygen content analysis sensor designed based on the principle of zirconia solid electrolyte, widely used in industrial process control, combustion optimization, and environmental monitoring. The probe maintains a stable working temperature through a built-in heating device, ensuring accurate and reliable oxygen concentration measurement data under various environmental conditions. Compared to traditional zirconia probes, the heating type design solves the problem of unstable measurement in low-temperature environments, greatly expanding the application range.

2、 Core advantages of heated zirconia probes

1. Environmental adaptability

The heated zirconia probe can maintain the sensor in the optimal operating temperature range of 700-800 ℃ through the built-in heating element, which makes it have:
Extreme temperatureDegree adaptabilityCan work stably in ambient temperatures ranging from -20 ℃ to 60 ℃, solving the problem of difficulty in starting traditional probes in cold environments

Anti condensation designThe heating function effectively prevents water vapor condensation and avoids probe damage in humid environments

Quick response featureNot affected by environmental temperature fluctuations, always maintaining optimal working conditions, reducing measurement response time by more than 30%

2. High precision and long-term stability

Using advanced zirconia materials and temperature control technology, this probe provides:

High measurement accuracy of ± 1% FSMeet strict process control requirements

**Precise temperature control with temperature fluctuations less than ± 1 ℃ * * to ensure stable oxygen potential signal

Automatic temperature compensationFunction to eliminate measurement errors caused by environmental temperature changes

Long service life of 3-5 yearsSignificantly reduce replacement frequency and maintenance costs

3. Intelligent self diagnosis and convenient maintenance

Modern heated zirconia probes integrate multiple intelligent functions:

Automatic calibration systemBuilt in reference gas channel, supports online automatic calibration, reduces manual intervention

Fault self diagnosisReal time monitoring of heater and sensor status, early warning of potential faults

modular designSensors and transmitters can be separated for easy on-site maintenance and component replacement

Multiple signal outputsProvide standard interfaces such as 4-20mA and RS485, compatible with various control systems

3、 Typical application scenarios

1. Industrial combustion control

In combustion equipment such as boilers and kilns, heated zirconia probes can monitor the oxygen content of flue gas in real time, providing key data for optimizing combustion efficiency and helping to achieve:

Reduce fuel consumption by 3-8%

Reduce NOx emissions by 15-30%

Improve combustion efficiency by 2-5 percentage points

2. Chemical process monitoring

In the production processes of petrochemicals, fertilizers, etc., this probe is used for:

Accurate control of reactor oxygen concentration

Safety and explosion-proof monitoring

Process gas purity testing

3. Environmental emission monitoring

As the core component of CEMS system, the heated zirconia probe can:

Continuous monitoring of oxygen content in flue gas emissions

Provide benchmark parameters for converting pollutant concentrations

Meet the requirements of ultra-low emission monitoring

4、 Outlook for Technological Development

In the future, heated zirconia probes will develop in the following directions:

Miniature designReduce the volume of the probe to adapt to narrower installation spaces

Wireless transmission technologyRealize wireless remote monitoring of measurement data

AI algorithm integrationOptimizing sensor lifespan prediction and fault diagnosis through machine learning

Multi parameter measurementIntegrated temperature, pressure, flow and other measurement functions