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This document discusses the measurement of dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration, emphasizing its importance for aeration control strategies. It details the operation of galvanic-type DO sensors, which generate an electrical signal proportional to DO levels, and describes their design features, including membrane protection and automatic cleaning systems. The output from these sensors is converted to a 4–20 mA analog signal for integration with control systems.

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Measurement of Do Concentration1.

This document discusses the measurement of dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration, emphasizing its importance for aeration control strategies. It details the operation of galvanic-type DO sensors, which generate an electrical signal proportional to DO levels, and describes their design features, including membrane protection and automatic cleaning systems. The output from these sensors is converted to a 4–20 mA analog signal for integration with control systems.

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MEASUREMENT OF DO CONCENTRATION

Section 8.43 in the first volume of this handbook provides

an in-depth discussion of the features and capabilities of all

the oxygen detector designs that can be used with liquid

samples. Accurate measurement of DO concentration is very

important to the success of any aeration control strategy.

Typically, a DO sensor generates an electronic low-level signal

proportional to the DO level in the process fluid, which

is converted to a 4–20 mA analog signal by the transmitter/

analyzer for connection to the control system.

Galvanic Cell

In a galvanic-type DO sensor, the reduction of oxygen at the

cathode and production of electrons at the anode generates

a current. The magnitude of the current flowing between the

cathode and anode is proportional to the amount of DO

present in the process fluid. The electrodes are either made

of silver alloy and zinc or platinum and lead. There are two

types of designs available in the galvanic-type sensors.

In the first type of design, the electrodes are enclosed in

a thin membrane to isolate and protect them from the process

fluid. The membrane-type sensors have to be periodically

cleaned to keep them operational, and they require electrolyte

solution. Some manufacturers supply integral automatic

cleaning systems with the electrodes for ease in maintenance.

The periodic automatic cleaning is accomplished using a

high-pressure air jet to scour the membrane of the accumulated


deposits. The sensor is electrically connected to the

analyzer/transmitter for generating 4–20 mA analog output

proportional to DO. The high-pressure air supply and associated

control is incorporated in the analyzer/transmitter.

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