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JP2021056202A
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To enable a gas concentration to be measured with higher resolution than before.SOLUTION: A gas concentration measuring device 1 comprises: a constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 for measuring a gas concentration in a measurement atmosphere; a soaking block 21 provided so as to cover the whole circumference of a case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12; a heater 22 for heating the soaking block 21 and provided to the circumference of the soaking block 21; a temperature sensor 23 provided to the soaking block 21, for detecting the circumferential temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12; a holder 19 in which the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12, the soaking block 21 and the heater 22 are accommodated; and a control unit 3b for controlling the heater 22 on the basis of the detection temperature of the temperature sensor 23 so that the circumferential temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 reaches a target temperature.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

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本発明は、定電位電解式ガスセンサを用いて測定雰囲気中のガスの濃度を測定するガス濃度測定装置に関するものである。 The present invention relates to a gas concentration measuring device that measures the concentration of gas in a measuring atmosphere using a constant potential electrolytic gas sensor.

電解液を介した2つの電極間に電位差があるとき、2つの電極間を導体で電気的に接続すると、各電極表面で酸化反応と還元反応がそれぞれ同時進行し、導体に電流が流れる。この電流を検出することでガスの濃度を知る方式のセンサを一般に電気化学式センサと呼んでいる。例えば、ガルバニ電池式酸素センサ、定電位電解式センサ、固体電解質式センサなどが電気化学式センサとして挙げられる。 When there is a potential difference between two electrodes via an electrolytic solution, if the two electrodes are electrically connected by a conductor, an oxidation reaction and a reduction reaction proceed simultaneously on the surface of each electrode, and a current flows through the conductor. A sensor that knows the gas concentration by detecting this current is generally called an electrochemical sensor. For example, a galvanic cell type oxygen sensor, a constant potential electrolysis type sensor, a solid electrolyte type sensor and the like can be mentioned as an electrochemical sensor.

ここでは、本発明に関わる電気化学式センサとして、例えば下記特許文献1に開示されるような定電位電解式ガスセンサについて説明する。定電位電解式ガスセンサは、図5の原理図に示すように、不図示の電解液を介した反応極と参照極間を一定の電位に保つことで、特定のガスに対する酸化または還元反応を選択的に進行させ、その際に生ずる電解電流の大きさでガス濃度を測定する。 Here, as the electrochemical sensor according to the present invention, for example, a constant potential electrolytic gas sensor as disclosed in Patent Document 1 below will be described. As shown in the principle diagram of FIG. 5, the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor selects an oxidation or reduction reaction for a specific gas by keeping a constant potential between the reaction electrode and the reference electrode via an electrolytic solution (not shown). The gas concentration is measured by the magnitude of the electrolytic current generated at that time.

定電位電解式ガスセンサは、これまでに様々なガス専門メーカーで発売されている。検知対象は、一酸化炭素、硫化水素、半導体材料ガス、ハロゲン、オゾン、窒化酸化物、塩化水素などが挙げられる。高感度な測定が可能(例:CO分解能1ppm)であり、ガス選択性に優れている。 Constant-potential electrolytic gas sensors have been sold by various gas manufacturers so far. Detection targets include carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, semiconductor material gas, halogen, ozone, oxide oxide, hydrogen chloride and the like. Highly sensitive measurement is possible (example: CO resolution 1 ppm), and gas selectivity is excellent.

特開2007−263653号公報Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-263653

定電位電解式ガスセンサは、化学反応を利用したセンサであり、低濃度領域で高感度の測定が可能である。しかし、定電位電解式ガスセンサは、周囲温度の影響を受けるため、サーミスタにより周囲温度を測定して温度補正を行う必要がある。 The constant potential electrolysis type gas sensor is a sensor that utilizes a chemical reaction, and is capable of highly sensitive measurement in a low concentration region. However, since the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor is affected by the ambient temperature, it is necessary to measure the ambient temperature with a thermistor to correct the temperature.

すなわち、定電位電解式ガスセンサは、温度特性があること、温度補正により誤差が生じることから、分解能1ppm程度の計測が限界であり、それ以下の分解能での計測が難しいという問題があった。 That is, since the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor has temperature characteristics and an error occurs due to temperature correction, the measurement with a resolution of about 1 ppm is the limit, and there is a problem that it is difficult to measure with a resolution lower than that.

そこで、本発明は上記問題点に鑑みてなされたものであって、従来よりも高分解能でガス濃度の計測が可能なガス濃度測定装置を提供することを目的としている。 Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gas concentration measuring device capable of measuring a gas concentration with a higher resolution than the conventional one.

上記目的を達成するため、本発明の請求項1に記載されたガス濃度測定装置は、電解液を保持する電解液室がケースの内部に設けられ、前記電解液室内に電極と多孔質体からなる電解液保持体とを有し、測定雰囲気中のガスの濃度を測定する定電位電解式ガスセンサと、
前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの外周全体を覆うように設けられる均熱ブロックと、
前記均熱ブロックの外周に設けられ、前記均熱ブロックを加熱するヒータと、
前記均熱ブロックに設けられ、前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの周囲温度を検出する温度センサと、
前記定電位電解式ガスセンサ、前記均熱ブロック、前記ヒータが収容されるホルダと、
前記温度センサの検出温度に基づいて前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの周囲温度が目標温度になるように前記ヒータを制御する制御部と、
を備えたことを特徴とする。
In order to achieve the above object, in the gas concentration measuring device according to claim 1 of the present invention, an electrolytic solution chamber for holding the electrolytic solution is provided inside the case, and the electrode and the porous body are used in the electrolytic solution chamber. A constant-potential electrolytic gas sensor that has an electrolytic solution holder and measures the concentration of gas in the measurement atmosphere.
A heat equalizing block provided so as to cover the entire outer circumference of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, and
A heater provided on the outer periphery of the heat equalizing block to heat the heat equalizing block, and
A temperature sensor provided in the heat equalizing block and detecting the ambient temperature of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, and
The constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, the soaking block, the holder in which the heater is housed, and the holder.
A control unit that controls the heater so that the ambient temperature of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor becomes a target temperature based on the detection temperature of the temperature sensor.
It is characterized by being equipped with.

本発明の請求項2に記載されたガス濃度測定装置は、電解液を保持する電解液室がケースの内部に設けられ、前記電解液室内に電極と多孔質体からなる電解液保持体とを有し、測定雰囲気中のガスの濃度を測定する定電位電解式ガスセンサと、
前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの外周全体を覆うように設けられる均熱ブロックと、
前記均熱ブロックの外周に設けられ、前記均熱ブロックを加熱するヒータと、
前記均熱ブロックに設けられ、前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの周囲温度を検出する温度センサと、
前記定電位電解式ガスセンサ、前記均熱ブロック、前記ヒータが収容されるホルダと、
電源投入時に目標温度以上で前記定電位電解式ガスセンサの使用上限温度以下の設定温度で前記ヒータを制御した後、前記温度センサの検出温度に基づいて前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの周囲温度が目標温度になるように前記ヒータを制御する制御部と、
を備えたことを特徴とする。
In the gas concentration measuring device according to claim 2 of the present invention, an electrolytic solution chamber for holding the electrolytic solution is provided inside the case, and an electrode and an electrolytic solution holding body made of a porous body are provided in the electrolytic solution chamber. With a constant potential electrolytic gas sensor that has and measures the concentration of gas in the measurement atmosphere,
A heat equalizing block provided so as to cover the entire outer circumference of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, and
A heater provided on the outer periphery of the heat equalizing block to heat the heat equalizing block, and
A temperature sensor provided in the heat equalizing block and detecting the ambient temperature of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, and
The constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, the soaking block, the holder in which the heater is housed, and the holder.
After controlling the heater at a set temperature that is equal to or higher than the target temperature and equal to or lower than the upper limit temperature for use of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor when the power is turned on, the ambient temperature of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor is adjusted based on the detection temperature of the temperature sensor. A control unit that controls the heater so that it reaches the target temperature,
It is characterized by being equipped with.

本発明の請求項3に記載されたガス濃度測定装置は、請求項1または2のガス濃度測定装置において、
前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの前記電極の検知極側には、前記測定雰囲気中のガスを導入するガス導入路と、導入されたガスを排出するガス排出路とを有するガス導入治具が前記ホルダの開口部を介して設けられ、
前記ガス導入治具と前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースとの間には、前記ガス導入路から導入されるガスを前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの周囲温度と同等の温度に加熱するための予熱空間が形成されることを特徴とする。
The gas concentration measuring device according to claim 3 of the present invention is the gas concentration measuring device according to claim 1 or 2.
On the detection electrode side of the electrode of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, a gas introduction jig having a gas introduction path for introducing gas in the measurement atmosphere and a gas discharge path for discharging the introduced gas is provided. Provided through the opening of the holder
Between the gas introduction jig and the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, for heating the gas introduced from the gas introduction path to a temperature equivalent to the ambient temperature of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor. It is characterized in that a preheating space is formed.

本発明の請求項4に記載されたガス濃度測定装置は、請求項3のガス濃度測定装置において、
前記ガス導入治具は、前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースに対して可動自在に設けられ、前記予熱空間の容積が調整可能であることを特徴とする。
The gas concentration measuring device according to claim 4 of the present invention is the gas concentration measuring device according to claim 3.
The gas introduction jig is movably provided with respect to the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, and is characterized in that the volume of the preheating space can be adjusted.

本発明の請求項5に記載されたガス濃度測定装置は、請求項3または4のガス濃度測定装置において、
前記予熱空間には、導入されるガスの温度変動を抑制する部材が収容されることを特徴とする。
The gas concentration measuring device according to claim 5 of the present invention is the gas concentration measuring device according to claim 3 or 4.
The preheating space is characterized by accommodating a member that suppresses temperature fluctuations of the introduced gas.

本発明の請求項6に記載されたガス濃度測定装置は、請求項1〜5の何れかのガス濃度測定装置において、
前記電解液保持体は、内部に中空の空間部を有していることを特徴とする。
The gas concentration measuring device according to claim 6 of the present invention is the gas concentration measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
The electrolytic solution holder is characterized by having a hollow space inside.

本発明によれば、従来のような温度補正が不要となり、センサ感度も向上して従来では計測限界とされてきた1ppm以下の高分解能によるガス濃度の計測も可能になる。 According to the present invention, the conventional temperature correction becomes unnecessary, the sensor sensitivity is improved, and the gas concentration can be measured with a high resolution of 1 ppm or less, which has been the measurement limit in the past.

本発明に係るガス濃度測定装置の全体構成図である。It is an overall block diagram of the gas concentration measuring apparatus which concerns on this invention. 本発明に係るガス濃度測定装置の定電位電解式ガスセンサの一例を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows an example of the constant potential electrolysis type gas sensor of the gas concentration measuring apparatus which concerns on this invention. ガス導入治具の他の形態を示すガス濃度測定装置の全体構成図である。It is an overall block diagram of the gas concentration measuring apparatus which shows the other form of a gas introduction jig. 本発明に係るガス濃度測定装置の定電位電解式ガスセンサの周囲温度と分解能の関係の一例を示す図である。It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between the ambient temperature and the resolution of the constant potential electrolysis type gas sensor of the gas concentration measuring apparatus which concerns on this invention. 定電位電解式ガスセンサの原理説明図である。It is a principle explanatory drawing of the constant potential electrolysis type gas sensor.

以下、本発明を実施するための形態について、添付した図面を参照しながら詳細に説明する。 Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

図1に示すように、本実施の形態のガス濃度測定装置1は、測定雰囲気中のガス(例えばエチレンガス、一酸化炭素、水素など)の濃度を測定するもので、センサユニット2と制御装置3を備えて概略構成される。以下、各部の構成について説明する。 As shown in FIG. 1, the gas concentration measuring device 1 of the present embodiment measures the concentration of gas (for example, ethylene gas, carbon monoxide, hydrogen, etc.) in the measuring atmosphere, and is a sensor unit 2 and a control device. It is roughly configured with 3. Hereinafter, the configuration of each part will be described.

[センサユニットの構成について]
センサユニット2は、本体11の収容部11aに定電位電解式ガスセンサ12を含む各種部品が収容され、収容部11aにはシール部材13を介して蓋部材14が取り付けられ、内部が密閉されている。
[About the configuration of the sensor unit]
In the sensor unit 2, various parts including the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 are accommodated in the accommodating portion 11a of the main body 11, and the lid member 14 is attached to the accommodating portion 11a via the sealing member 13 to seal the inside. ..

本体11の収容部11aの底部には、中央に開口15aを有する部品取付板15がスペーサ部材16を介して固定されている。部品取付板15の開口15aの上部には、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12を駆動するための回路基板17がスペーサ部材18を介して取り付けられている。また、部品取付板15には、筒状のホルダ19の底部外周部分がスペーサ部材20を介して取り付けられている。 A component mounting plate 15 having an opening 15a in the center is fixed to the bottom of the accommodating portion 11a of the main body 11 via a spacer member 16. A circuit board 17 for driving the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 is attached to the upper portion of the opening 15a of the component mounting plate 15 via a spacer member 18. Further, the outer peripheral portion of the bottom of the tubular holder 19 is attached to the component mounting plate 15 via the spacer member 20.

ホルダ19は、耐熱性を有する熱可塑性樹脂(例えばPEEK:ポリエーテルエーテルケトンなど)からなり、上部中央に開口部19aが形成された収容部19bを有する。収容部19bには、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12を中心として、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12、均熱ブロック21、ヒータ22が収容されている。 The holder 19 is made of a heat-resistant thermoplastic resin (for example, PEEK: polyetheretherketone or the like), and has a housing portion 19b having an opening 19a formed in the center of the upper portion. In the accommodating portion 19b, the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12, the soaking block 21, and the heater 22 are accommodated around the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12.

均熱ブロック21は、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12全体を一定温度に保持するもので、例えばアルミニウムなどの金属からなり、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12よりも高く形成され、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケースの外周全体を覆うようにホルダ19の収容部19bに収容されている。均熱ブロック21の内面と定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケースの外周との間はOリングによって密封されている。また、均熱ブロック21には、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケースの周囲温度を検出するための温度センサ23が設けられている。 The soaking block 21 holds the entire constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 at a constant temperature. It is made of a metal such as aluminum and is formed higher than the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12, and is a case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12. It is housed in the housing part 19b of the holder 19 so as to cover the entire outer circumference of the holder 19. The inner surface of the soaking block 21 and the outer circumference of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 are sealed by an O-ring. Further, the soaking block 21 is provided with a temperature sensor 23 for detecting the ambient temperature of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12.

ヒータ22は、均熱ブロック21を加熱するもので、例えばフィルム状のフレキシブルヒータ(例えばシリコンラバーヒータ)からなり、均熱ブロック21の外周に巻き付けられた状態でホルダ19の収容部19bに収容されている。 The heater 22 heats the heat equalizing block 21, and is composed of, for example, a film-shaped flexible heater (for example, a silicon rubber heater), and is housed in the accommodating portion 19b of the holder 19 in a state of being wound around the outer periphery of the heat equalizing block 21. ing.

ホルダ19の収容部19bに収容された定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケースの上方(検知極側)には、測定雰囲気中のガスを定電位電解式ガスセンサ12に導入するためのガス導入治具24が設けられている。 Above the case (detection electrode side) of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 housed in the accommodating portion 19b of the holder 19, a gas introduction jig 24 for introducing the gas in the measurement atmosphere into the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 Is provided.

ガス導入治具24は、熱可塑性樹脂(例えばPP:ポリプロピレンなど)からなり、上部がホルダ19の開口部19aから突出してホルダ19の収容部19bに収容されている。ガス導入治具24は、下部に凹部24aを有し、この凹部24aと定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケースの上面とで囲まれる空間が予熱空間25を形成している。 The gas introduction jig 24 is made of a thermoplastic resin (for example, PP: polypropylene or the like), and the upper portion protrudes from the opening 19a of the holder 19 and is housed in the housing portion 19b of the holder 19. The gas introduction jig 24 has a recess 24a at the bottom, and a space surrounded by the recess 24a and the upper surface of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 forms a preheating space 25.

ガス導入治具24の上部には、測定雰囲気中のガスが循環するように、測定雰囲気からのガスを外部から引き込んで予熱空間25に導入するためのガス導入路26が形成されるとともに、予熱空間25に導入されたガスを測定雰囲気に排出するためのガス排出路27が形成されている。 At the upper part of the gas introduction jig 24, a gas introduction path 26 for drawing in gas from the measurement atmosphere from the outside and introducing it into the preheating space 25 is formed so that the gas in the measurement atmosphere circulates, and preheating is performed. A gas discharge path 27 for discharging the gas introduced into the space 25 into the measurement atmosphere is formed.

ガス導入路26の先端部分には、測定雰囲気からのガスをガス導入路26に導くためのガス導入管28がセンサユニット2の外部に導出して接続されている。同様に、ガス排出路27の先端部分には、ガス導入路26を介して予熱空間25に導入されたガスを測定雰囲気に排出するためのガス排出管29がセンサユニット2の外部に導出して接続されている。なお、本実施の形態において、ガス導入管28とガス排出管29は、蓋部材14を介してセンサユニット2の外部へ導出されているが、本体11を介して導出する形式としてもよい。 A gas introduction pipe 28 for guiding the gas from the measurement atmosphere to the gas introduction path 26 is led out to the outside of the sensor unit 2 and connected to the tip portion of the gas introduction path 26. Similarly, at the tip of the gas discharge path 27, a gas discharge pipe 29 for discharging the gas introduced into the preheating space 25 through the gas introduction path 26 into the measurement atmosphere is led out to the outside of the sensor unit 2. It is connected. In the present embodiment, the gas introduction pipe 28 and the gas discharge pipe 29 are led out to the outside of the sensor unit 2 via the lid member 14, but may be led out via the main body 11.

なお、予熱空間25は、測定雰囲気から導入されるガスを定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケースの周囲温度と同等の温度に加熱して温度調整するための空間として機能するものである。 The preheating space 25 functions as a space for adjusting the temperature by heating the gas introduced from the measurement atmosphere to a temperature equivalent to the ambient temperature of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12.

ガス導入治具24は、予熱空間25の容積が調整できるように、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31(図2のケース31)に対して可動オーリング式で可動自在に設けられる構成としてもよい。これにより、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31に対し、ガス導入治具24を上下移動させれば、予熱空間25の容積を調整することができる。 The gas introduction jig 24 may be provided in a movable O-ring type with respect to the case 31 (case 31 in FIG. 2) of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 so that the volume of the preheating space 25 can be adjusted. Good. As a result, the volume of the preheating space 25 can be adjusted by moving the gas introduction jig 24 up and down with respect to the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12.

また、予熱空間25には、図3に示すように、導入されるガスの温度変動を抑制するための温度変動抑制部材30を収容する構成としてもよい。温度変動抑制部材30は、熱容量が大きく熱伝導の良い部材であり、例えばジルコニア、アルミナ等のΦ1.5〜3mm程度のビーズ(球体)で構成される。なお、温度変動抑制部材30は、導入されるガスの流れを妨げずにガスに触れる表面積が大きい方が好ましい。 Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the preheating space 25 may be configured to accommodate the temperature fluctuation suppressing member 30 for suppressing the temperature fluctuation of the introduced gas. The temperature fluctuation suppressing member 30 is a member having a large heat capacity and good thermal conductivity, and is composed of beads (spheres) having a diameter of about 1.5 to 3 mm, such as zirconia and alumina. The temperature fluctuation suppressing member 30 preferably has a large surface area in contact with the gas without obstructing the flow of the introduced gas.

図2に示す定電位電解式ガスセンサ12は、図5の原理図に基づいて測定雰囲気中のガス濃度を測定するものであり、回路基板17の上方に位置してホルダ19の収容部19bに収容され、ケース31の内部に電解液(図示せず)を貯留する電解液室32が形成される。定電位電解式ガスセンサ12は、電解液室32内に電極(検知極33、参照極34、対極35)と電解液保持体36とを有し、検知極33が電解液保持体36の上面側に配置され、対極35が対向する電解液保持体36の下面側に配置され、検知極33と対極35との間に参照極34が配置される。電解液保持体36は、多孔質体で構成され、内部に中空の空間部37を有している。 The constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 shown in FIG. 2 measures the gas concentration in the measurement atmosphere based on the principle diagram of FIG. 5, and is located above the circuit board 17 and accommodated in the accommodating portion 19b of the holder 19. Then, an electrolytic solution chamber 32 for storing the electrolytic solution (not shown) is formed inside the case 31. The constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 has an electrode (detection electrode 33, reference electrode 34, counter electrode 35) and an electrolytic solution holding body 36 in the electrolytic solution chamber 32, and the detecting electrode 33 is on the upper surface side of the electrolytic solution holding body 36. The counter electrode 35 is arranged on the lower surface side of the electrolytic solution holding body 36 facing the counter electrode 35, and the reference electrode 34 is arranged between the detection electrode 33 and the counter electrode 35. The electrolyte holding body 36 is made of a porous body and has a hollow space 37 inside.

また、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12において、ケース31の外側に突出しているピン38は、検知極33、参照極34、対極35の3つの電極のそれぞれに接続されたリードピンである。なお、図2では、図面の関係上2つのリードピンのみが記載されているが、実際にはそれぞれの電極に対応した3本のリードピンが配置されている。 Further, in the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12, the pin 38 protruding to the outside of the case 31 is a lead pin connected to each of the three electrodes of the detection electrode 33, the reference electrode 34, and the counter electrode 35. In FIG. 2, only two lead pins are shown for the sake of drawing, but in reality, three lead pins corresponding to the respective electrodes are arranged.

ケース31は、図2に示すように、内部に電解液室32を有している。この電解液室32には検知極33、参照極34、対極35からなる電極と、電解液保持体36を有している。ケース31は、一体型で構成されるケースでもよいが、図2に示すように、複数の部品が組み合わされることで構成されていてもよい。具体的には、筒状の外ケース41に外ケース41の上下から内側に挿入される上部内キャップ42と下部内キャップ43、さらに上部内キャップ42および下部内キャップ43を覆うように上キャップ44と下キャップ45を組み合わせることで、ケース31が構成されていてもよい。また、ケース31はその内部に、電解液を貯留するため、内部の電解液が流出しないような構造とする必要がある。このため、図2に示すように、各種シール部材46を用いて、密閉させる必要がある。また、ケース31には、電解液室32へ測定対象となるガスを導くための開口47が少なくとも1か所設けられている。この開口47は、ケース31の外部と電解液室32内の間で気体の出入りが可能となるように構成されている。 As shown in FIG. 2, the case 31 has an electrolytic solution chamber 32 inside. The electrolytic solution chamber 32 has an electrode composed of a detection electrode 33, a reference electrode 34, and a counter electrode 35, and an electrolytic solution holder 36. The case 31 may be an integrated case, but as shown in FIG. 2, it may be configured by combining a plurality of parts. Specifically, the upper inner cap 42 and the lower inner cap 43 inserted into the tubular outer case 41 from above and below the outer case 41, and the upper cap 44 so as to cover the upper inner cap 42 and the lower inner cap 43. The case 31 may be configured by combining the lower cap 45 with the lower cap 45. Further, since the case 31 stores the electrolytic solution inside, it is necessary to have a structure so that the electrolytic solution inside does not flow out. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, it is necessary to use various sealing members 46 to seal the seal. Further, the case 31 is provided with at least one opening 47 for guiding the gas to be measured to the electrolytic solution chamber 32. The opening 47 is configured to allow gas to enter and exit between the outside of the case 31 and the inside of the electrolytic solution chamber 32.

また、検知極33の上方であって、上部内キャップ42と上キャップ44の間に設けられた空間48は、ガスフィルタなどを配置するための空間である。この空間48に配置されるフィルタとしては、検知するガスを選択するガス選択フィルタや、埃や油分など、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12に悪影響を与える物質を除去するためのフィルタなどである。 Further, the space 48 above the detection electrode 33 and provided between the upper inner cap 42 and the upper cap 44 is a space for arranging a gas filter or the like. The filter arranged in the space 48 includes a gas selection filter that selects the gas to be detected, a filter for removing substances that adversely affect the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12, such as dust and oil, and the like.

電解液は、測定対象となるガスに応じて変化させる。例えば、一酸化炭素を検知対象とする場合には電解液として硫酸水溶液を用いる。この電解液の種類については、測定対象や想定される測定環境に応じて適宜決定し用いる。従って、本明細書中において特に限定されるものではない。 The electrolytic solution is changed according to the gas to be measured. For example, when carbon monoxide is to be detected, an aqueous sulfuric acid solution is used as the electrolytic solution. The type of this electrolytic solution is appropriately determined and used according to the measurement target and the assumed measurement environment. Therefore, it is not particularly limited in the present specification.

電解液室32は、ケース31の内部に配置され、電解液が封入された空間であって、電極(検知極33、参照極34、対極35)と電解液保持体36が配置されている。電解液はこの電解液室32に封入され、電解液室32から外へと流出しないような構成がされている。仮に、電解液室32から電解液が流出すると、ケース31の外部へ電解液が流出する恐れがある。このため、電解液はシーリング材等によって密閉されている。電解液の増減によって生じる、電解液室32の内部と外部の圧力差を相殺することが可能となる。 The electrolytic solution chamber 32 is arranged inside the case 31 and is a space in which the electrolytic solution is sealed, and an electrode (detection electrode 33, reference electrode 34, counter electrode 35) and an electrolytic solution holder 36 are arranged. The electrolytic solution is sealed in the electrolytic solution chamber 32 and is configured so as not to flow out from the electrolytic solution chamber 32. If the electrolytic solution flows out from the electrolytic solution chamber 32, the electrolytic solution may flow out to the outside of the case 31. Therefore, the electrolytic solution is sealed with a sealing material or the like. It is possible to cancel the pressure difference between the inside and the outside of the electrolytic solution chamber 32 caused by the increase or decrease of the electrolytic solution.

検知極33、参照極34、対極35からなる電極は、それぞれ電解液を介して導通可能に配置されている。図2の定電位電解式ガスセンサ12では、検知極33に対する参照極34および対極35が、上下に積層されて配置された例である。また、それぞれの電極は、保液濾紙51,52,53や集電体54,55、多孔性ガス拡散層56,57に挟まれるように配置されている。具体的には、図2において、電解液保持体36の上面側に電解液保持体36から順に保液濾紙51、集電体54、検知極33が配置され、下面側に電解液保持体36から順に保液濾紙52、集電体55、対極35が配置されている。なお、検知極33に対峙して参照極34および対極35を並んで配置してもよい。また、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12は、参照極34を省いた2極(検知極33と対極35)の構成であってもよい。 The electrodes including the detection electrode 33, the reference electrode 34, and the counter electrode 35 are arranged so as to be conductive via the electrolytic solution. In the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 of FIG. 2, the reference electrode 34 and the counter electrode 35 with respect to the detection electrode 33 are stacked and arranged one above the other. Further, each electrode is arranged so as to be sandwiched between the liquid retention filter papers 51, 52, 53, the current collectors 54, 55, and the porous gas diffusion layers 56, 57. Specifically, in FIG. 2, the liquid retaining filter paper 51, the current collector 54, and the detection electrode 33 are arranged in this order from the electrolytic solution holding body 36 on the upper surface side of the electrolytic solution holding body 36, and the electrolytic solution holding body 36 is arranged on the lower surface side. The liquid-retaining filter paper 52, the current collector 55, and the counter electrode 35 are arranged in this order. The reference pole 34 and the counter pole 35 may be arranged side by side facing the detection pole 33. Further, the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 may have a configuration of two poles (detection pole 33 and counter pole 35) without the reference pole 34.

電解液保持体36は、多孔質材料からなり、前述の電解液を保持する。電解液保持体36が電解液を保持することで、前述の検知極33と参照極34および対極35は電解液を介して接続される。電解液保持体36を構成する材料としては、多孔質の材料であって、電解液を保持でき、電解液によって劣化しない材料であればよい。セラミックス、ガラス材料等の多孔質材料であってもよいが、望ましくは破損の恐れが少なく、またセラミックス材料に比べて安価なアクリル材料などの樹脂等であってもよい。なお、電解液保持体36は、内部に設けられた空間部37と電解液保持体36の外部との間で、液体の出入りが可能な材料で構成されていることが必要である。 The electrolytic solution holder 36 is made of a porous material and holds the above-mentioned electrolytic solution. When the electrolytic solution holding body 36 holds the electrolytic solution, the above-mentioned detection electrode 33, the reference electrode 34, and the counter electrode 35 are connected via the electrolytic solution. The material constituting the electrolytic solution holder 36 may be a porous material that can retain the electrolytic solution and is not deteriorated by the electrolytic solution. It may be a porous material such as ceramics or glass material, but preferably it may be a resin such as an acrylic material which is less likely to be damaged and is cheaper than the ceramic material. The electrolytic solution holding body 36 needs to be made of a material that allows liquid to enter and exit between the space portion 37 provided inside and the outside of the electrolytic solution holding body 36.

図2において、電解液保持体36は、一体の形状で示されているが、複数の部品を組み合わせて構成されてもよい。電解液保持体36は、内部に空間部37を有している構造であり、この空間部37を形成するために複数の部品から電解液保持体36を構成することが、コストや製作工程で有利である。例えば、電解液保持体36を上下分離可能に構成し、上下が分離される個所に参照極34を配置するように構成してもよい。この場合、検知極33と対極35の間に電解液保持体36が配置され、さらに電解液保持体36の略中央に参照極34が配置されるような構成となる。 Although the electrolytic solution holding body 36 is shown in an integral shape in FIG. 2, it may be configured by combining a plurality of parts. The electrolytic solution holding body 36 has a structure having a space portion 37 inside, and it is costly and manufacturing process to configure the electrolytic solution holding body 36 from a plurality of parts in order to form the space portion 37. It is advantageous. For example, the electrolyte holding body 36 may be configured to be vertically separable, and the reference pole 34 may be arranged at a location where the top and bottom are separated. In this case, the electrolytic solution holding body 36 is arranged between the detection electrode 33 and the counter electrode 35, and the reference electrode 34 is further arranged substantially in the center of the electrolytic solution holding body 36.

空間部37は、電解液保持体36の内部に設けられた空間である。この空間部37は、電解液の測定環境の変化等に伴う体積変化を、吸収するために設けられた空間である。つまり、例えば電解液が吸湿によって体積が膨張した場合、仮に空間が存在しないと電解液は、体積が膨張した分、電解室外へ流出する恐れがある。これを防ぐために電解液の体積増加分の空間を電解液保持体36の内部に有している。具体的には、一酸化炭素センサの場合、電解質として一般的に40wt%の硫酸を用いた例で考えると、40wt%−硫酸の体積に対して、2から4倍の空間部37の体積があればよい。なお、この空間部37は、前述したように、電解液保持体36が多孔質の材料で構成されているため、電解液保持体36の外部と空間部37の間で電解液(液体)の出入りが可能になるように構成されている。 The space portion 37 is a space provided inside the electrolytic solution holding body 36. The space 37 is a space provided for absorbing a volume change due to a change in the measurement environment of the electrolytic solution or the like. That is, for example, when the volume of the electrolytic solution expands due to moisture absorption, if there is no space, the electrolytic solution may flow out of the electrolytic chamber by the amount of the expanded volume. In order to prevent this, a space corresponding to the volume increase of the electrolytic solution is provided inside the electrolytic solution holding body 36. Specifically, in the case of a carbon monoxide sensor, considering an example in which 40 wt% sulfuric acid is generally used as the electrolyte, the volume of the space 37 is 2 to 4 times the volume of 40 wt% -sulfuric acid. All you need is. As described above, in the space portion 37, since the electrolytic solution holding body 36 is made of a porous material, the electrolytic solution (liquid) is placed between the outside of the electrolytic solution holding body 36 and the space portion 37. It is configured to allow entry and exit.

図2の定電位電解式ガスセンサ12によれば、電解液保持体36の内部に空間部37を設けた構成なので、電解液の体積変化、特に吸湿などによる体積の増加による電解液の漏れを防ぐことが可能となる。また、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12を横方向に倒して使用した場合であっても、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12を設置する方向に依存することなく、正確に対象ガスの濃度を測定することが可能である。 According to the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 of FIG. 2, since the space 37 is provided inside the electrolytic solution holding body 36, leakage of the electrolytic solution due to a volume change of the electrolytic solution, particularly an increase in volume due to moisture absorption or the like is prevented. It becomes possible. Further, even when the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 is tilted laterally and used, the concentration of the target gas can be accurately measured without depending on the direction in which the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 is installed. Is.

[制御装置の構成について]
制御装置3は、記憶部3a、制御部3b、表示部3cを備えて概略構成される。記憶部3aは、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の出力とガス濃度との関係を示す周囲温度ごとの検量線を記憶する。なお、検量線は、制御部3bによりヒータ22を制御して定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度を目標温度(一定温度)に設定したときの定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の出力からガス濃度を目標温度ごとに算出することにより作成される。
[Control device configuration]
The control device 3 is roughly configured with a storage unit 3a, a control unit 3b, and a display unit 3c. The storage unit 3a stores a calibration curve for each ambient temperature indicating the relationship between the output of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 and the gas concentration. The calibration curve is obtained from the output of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 when the heater 22 is controlled by the control unit 3b and the ambient temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 is set to the target temperature (constant temperature). It is created by calculating the concentration for each target temperature.

制御部3bは、温度センサ23の検出信号を取得し、取得した検出信号から現在の定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度を認識し、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度(温度センサ23の検出温度)が目標温度(一定温度)になるように、ヒータ22に印加される電圧をオン/オフ制御(PID制御)する。 The control unit 3b acquires the detection signal of the temperature sensor 23, recognizes the current ambient temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 from the acquired detection signal, and recognizes the ambient temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12. The voltage applied to the heater 22 is on / off controlled (PID control) so that the (detected temperature of the temperature sensor 23) becomes the target temperature (constant temperature).

また、制御部3bは、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度が目標温度(一定温度)になったときの定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の出力と記憶部3aに記憶された目標温度に対応する検量線に基づいてガス濃度を算出する。 Further, the control unit 3b sets the output of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 and the target temperature stored in the storage unit 3a when the ambient temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 reaches the target temperature (constant temperature). Calculate the gas concentration based on the corresponding calibration curve.

さらに、制御部3bは、算出したガス濃度の測定結果を表示画面上に表示するように表示部3cを制御する。 Further, the control unit 3b controls the display unit 3c so as to display the calculated measurement result of the gas concentration on the display screen.

なお、制御部3bは、電源投入時に目標温度以上で定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の使用上限温度以下の範囲(例えば45〜54℃)内の設定温度でヒータ22に印加される電圧を所定時間(例えば数十秒から数分)オン/オフ制御(PID制御)した後、温度センサ23の検出温度に基づいて定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度が目標温度になるようにヒータ22に印加される電圧をオン/オフ制御するのが好ましい。この際、上記設定温度は、周囲温度に応じて設定されるものであり、周囲温度が低温であるほど高く設定される。また、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の使用上限温度とは、素子の性能や構成などによって異なり、測定雰囲気での使用が可能な上限温度を示すものである。 The control unit 3b applies a voltage applied to the heater 22 for a predetermined time (for example, 45 to 54 ° C.) at a set temperature within a range (for example, 45 to 54 ° C.) above the target temperature and below the upper limit temperature of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 when the power is turned on. For example, after on / off control (PID control) for several tens of seconds to several minutes), the heater 22 is set to the target temperature so that the ambient temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 becomes the target temperature based on the detection temperature of the temperature sensor 23. It is preferable to control the applied voltage on / off. At this time, the set temperature is set according to the ambient temperature, and the lower the ambient temperature, the higher the set temperature. Further, the upper limit temperature of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 differs depending on the performance and configuration of the element, and indicates the upper limit temperature at which the gas sensor 12 can be used in the measurement atmosphere.

具体例として、目標温度が45℃、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の使用上限温度が60℃の場合、周囲温度が低い環境下で定電位電解式ガスセンサ12を使用するときは、電源投入時に例えば54℃を設定温度としてヒータ22に印加される電圧を例えば30秒だけオン/オフ制御する。これに対し、周囲温度が高く、設定温度に近い環境下で定電位電解式ガスセンサ12を使用するときは、電源投入時に例えば45℃を設定温度としてヒータ22に印加される電圧を例えば30秒だけオン/オフ制御する。そして、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の素子内部まで十分に温まった後、温度センサ23の検出温度に基づいて定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度が目標温度の45℃になるようにヒータ22に印加される電圧をオン/オフ制御する。これにより、素早く目標温度での制御が行え、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の素子から安定した出力が得られ、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の素子の温度が十分温まらないうちにデータを取得するのを防ぐことができる。 As a specific example, when the target temperature is 45 ° C. and the upper limit temperature of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 is 60 ° C., when the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 is used in an environment where the ambient temperature is low, for example, 54 when the power is turned on. The voltage applied to the heater 22 is controlled to be turned on / off for, for example, 30 seconds with ° C. as the set temperature. On the other hand, when the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 is used in an environment where the ambient temperature is high and the temperature is close to the set temperature, the voltage applied to the heater 22 at the time of turning on the power is set to, for example, 45 ° C. for only 30 seconds. Control on / off. Then, after sufficiently warming the inside of the element of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12, the heater so that the ambient temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 becomes 45 ° C., which is the target temperature, based on the detection temperature of the temperature sensor 23. The voltage applied to 22 is controlled to be turned on / off. As a result, control at the target temperature can be performed quickly, a stable output can be obtained from the element of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12, and data can be acquired before the temperature of the element of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 is sufficiently warmed. Can be prevented.

表示部3cは、例えば液晶表示器などで構成され、制御部3bにて算出される測定雰囲気中のガス濃度の測定結果を表示画面上に表示する。 The display unit 3c is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays the measurement result of the gas concentration in the measurement atmosphere calculated by the control unit 3b on the display screen.

[ガス濃度測定装置の動作について]
次に、上記のように構成されるガス濃度測定装置1の動作について簡単に説明する。
[About the operation of the gas concentration measuring device]
Next, the operation of the gas concentration measuring device 1 configured as described above will be briefly described.

まず、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度を一定温度にするための目標温度を設定する。そして、制御装置3の制御部3bは、電源が投入されると、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度を検出する温度センサ23の検出信号を取得し、取得した検出信号から現在の定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度を認識する。 First, a target temperature for keeping the ambient temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 constant is set. Then, when the power is turned on, the control unit 3b of the control device 3 acquires the detection signal of the temperature sensor 23 that detects the ambient temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12, and the current detection signal is obtained from the acquired detection signal. It recognizes the ambient temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12.

そして、制御装置3の制御部3bは、目標温度以上で定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の使用上限温度以下の範囲(例えば45〜54℃)内の設定温度でヒータ22に印加される電圧を所定時間(例えば数十秒から数分)オン/オフ制御(PID制御)する。その後、制御部3bは、認識した現在の定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度に応じてヒータ22に印加される電圧をオン/オフ制御(PID制御)し、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度が目標温度(一定温度)になるようにヒータ22を制御する。そして、制御装置3の制御部3bは、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度が目標温度(一定温度)になったときの定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の出力と記憶部3aに記憶された目標温度に対応する検量線に基づいてガス濃度を算出し、算出したガス濃度の値を表示部3cの表示画面上に表示する。 Then, the control unit 3b of the control device 3 applies a voltage applied to the heater 22 to the heater 22 at a set temperature within a range (for example, 45 to 54 ° C.) above the target temperature and below the upper limit temperature of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 for a predetermined time. On / off control (PID control) is performed (for example, several tens of seconds to several minutes). After that, the control unit 3b controls the voltage applied to the heater 22 on / off (PID control) according to the ambient temperature of the case 31 of the current constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 recognized, and the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 The heater 22 is controlled so that the ambient temperature of the case 31 becomes the target temperature (constant temperature). Then, the control unit 3b of the control device 3 stores the output of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 and the storage unit 3a when the ambient temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 reaches the target temperature (constant temperature). The gas concentration is calculated based on the calibration curve corresponding to the target temperature, and the calculated gas concentration value is displayed on the display screen of the display unit 3c.

[定電位電解式ガスセンサの分解能について]
制御装置3にてヒータ22を制御して目標温度を0℃から10℃間隔で60℃まで変化させたときの定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度(目標温度)に対する分解能について測定を行った。その結果、図4に示すように、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度が0℃〜60℃(固体電解質のイオン伝導を利用した固体電解質式ガスセンサで通常使用される温度500〜600℃よりも低温領域)において1ppm以下の分解能が得られた。具体的な数値を示すと、図4に示すように、周囲温度0℃では分解能0.33ppm、周囲温度10℃では分解能0.15ppm、周囲温度20℃では分解能0.06ppm、周囲温度30℃では分解能0.025ppm、周囲温度40℃では分解能0.01ppm、周囲温度50℃では分解能0.008ppm、周囲温度60℃では分解能0.007ppmという結果が得られた。
[Resolution of constant potential electrolytic gas sensor]
Measure the resolution of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 with respect to the ambient temperature (target temperature) when the heater 22 is controlled by the control device 3 and the target temperature is changed from 0 ° C. to 60 ° C. at 10 ° C. intervals. went. As a result, as shown in FIG. 4, the ambient temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 is 0 ° C. to 60 ° C. (the temperature normally used in the solid electrolyte gas sensor utilizing the ion conduction of the solid electrolyte is 500 to 600 ° C.). A resolution of 1 ppm or less was obtained in a region lower than ° C. As shown in FIG. 4, the resolution is 0.33 ppm at an ambient temperature of 0 ° C., the resolution is 0.15 ppm at an ambient temperature of 10 ° C., the resolution is 0.06 ppm at an ambient temperature of 20 ° C., and the resolution is 0.06 ppm at an ambient temperature of 30 ° C. The results were obtained with a resolution of 0.025 ppm, a resolution of 0.01 ppm at an ambient temperature of 40 ° C., a resolution of 0.008 ppm at an ambient temperature of 50 ° C., and a resolution of 0.007 ppm at an ambient temperature of 60 ° C.

なお、目標温度は、所望とする定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の検出精度と定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の耐久性がトレードオフの関係にあり、これらを満足する温度に設定するのが好ましい。 The target temperature has a trade-off relationship between the desired detection accuracy of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 and the durability of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12, and it is preferable to set the target temperature to a temperature that satisfies these.

[具体例]
次に、本実施の形態のガス濃度測定装置1を用いて測定雰囲気中のガス濃度を測定する場合の具体例について説明する。ここでは、冷蔵庫内の測定雰囲気中で果物(例えば林檎など)が発生するエチレンガスの濃度を測定する場合を例にとって説明する。
[Concrete example]
Next, a specific example in the case of measuring the gas concentration in the measurement atmosphere using the gas concentration measuring device 1 of the present embodiment will be described. Here, a case where the concentration of ethylene gas generated by fruits (for example, apples) is measured in the measurement atmosphere in the refrigerator will be described as an example.

センサユニット2を冷蔵庫の近傍に配置し、センサユニット2におけるガス導入治具24のガス導入路26とガス排出路27を冷蔵庫の内部と配管接続する。これにより、冷蔵庫の測定雰囲気中のエチレンガスは、例えば吸引により配管を介してガス導入治具24のガス導入路26から予熱空間25に導入され、予熱空間25からガス排出路27を通り、配管を介して冷蔵庫の測定雰囲気に戻るように循環する。この状態で、例えば目標温度を20℃に設定し、センサユニット2の定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度が目標温度の20℃になるように制御装置3にてヒータ22を制御する。これにより、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12は、目標温度の20℃に予熱された予熱空間25のガスの濃度を検出し、冷蔵庫内の果物が発生するエチレンガスの濃度を0.06ppmの分解能による高感度で測定することができる。 The sensor unit 2 is arranged in the vicinity of the refrigerator, and the gas introduction path 26 and the gas discharge path 27 of the gas introduction jig 24 in the sensor unit 2 are connected to the inside of the refrigerator by piping. As a result, the ethylene gas in the measurement atmosphere of the refrigerator is introduced into the preheating space 25 from the gas introduction path 26 of the gas introduction jig 24 via the piping by suction, for example, and passes through the gas discharge path 27 from the preheating space 25 to the piping. It circulates back to the measurement atmosphere of the refrigerator through. In this state, for example, the target temperature is set to 20 ° C., and the heater 22 is controlled by the control device 3 so that the ambient temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 of the sensor unit 2 becomes 20 ° C. of the target temperature. .. As a result, the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 detects the concentration of gas in the preheating space 25 preheated to the target temperature of 20 ° C., and increases the concentration of ethylene gas generated by fruits in the refrigerator with a resolution of 0.06 ppm. It can be measured by sensitivity.

このように、本実施の形態によれば、制御装置がヒータを制御して均熱ブロックを温めることにより、センサユニット2が設置される環境温度に左右されずに定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの周囲温度を一定温度(目標温度)に制御する構成なので、電極および電解液を含めて定電位電解式ガスセンサ全体が一定温度に保持され、従来のような温度補正が不要となり、センサ感度も向上して従来では計測限界とされてきた1ppm以下の高分解能によるガス濃度の計測も可能になる。 As described above, according to the present embodiment, the control device controls the heater to heat the soaking block, so that the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor is not affected by the environmental temperature in which the sensor unit 2 is installed. Since the ambient temperature is controlled to a constant temperature (target temperature), the entire constant potential electrolytic gas sensor including the electrodes and electrolyte is maintained at a constant temperature, eliminating the need for conventional temperature correction and improving sensor sensitivity. Therefore, it is possible to measure the gas concentration with a high resolution of 1 ppm or less, which has been regarded as the measurement limit in the past.

また、電源投入時に目標温度以上で定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の使用上限温度以下の範囲(例えば45〜54℃)内の設定温度でヒータ22に印加される電圧を所定時間(例えば数十秒から数分)オン/オフ制御(PID制御)した後、温度センサ23の検出温度に基づいて定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度が目標温度になるようにヒータ22に印加される電圧をオン/オフ制御すれば、電源投入後に定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の素子内部まで十分に温めた状態から目標温度に素早く制御が行え、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の出力を早く安定させることができる。 Further, when the power is turned on, the voltage applied to the heater 22 is applied to the heater 22 for a predetermined time (for example, from several tens of seconds) at a set temperature within the range (for example, 45 to 54 ° C.) of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 above the target temperature and below the upper limit of use temperature. After on / off control (PID control) (several minutes), the voltage applied to the heater 22 is adjusted so that the ambient temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 becomes the target temperature based on the detection temperature of the temperature sensor 23. If the on / off control is performed, the target temperature can be quickly controlled from a state in which the inside of the element of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 is sufficiently warmed after the power is turned on, and the output of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 can be quickly stabilized.

センサユニット2において、ガス導入治具24と定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31との間には、ガス導入路26から導入されるガスを定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度と同等の温度に加熱するための予熱空間25が形成されるので、導入されるガスの温度が定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31の周囲温度と同等の温度に保つことができ、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12がガスの温度の影響を受けることなく安定したガス濃度の測定を行うことができる。 In the sensor unit 2, between the gas introduction jig 24 and the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12, the gas introduced from the gas introduction path 26 is equivalent to the ambient temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12. Since the preheating space 25 for heating to the above temperature is formed, the temperature of the introduced gas can be maintained at the same temperature as the ambient temperature of the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12, and the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor can be maintained. 12 can measure the stable gas concentration without being affected by the temperature of the gas.

ガス導入治具24は、定電位電解式ガスセンサ12のケース31に対して着脱自在に設けられ、予熱空間25の容積が調整可能な構成とすれば、測定雰囲気からガス導入路26を介して導入されるガスの温度に応じて予熱空間25の容積を調整してガスの予熱を制御することができる。 The gas introduction jig 24 is detachably provided with respect to the case 31 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12, and if the volume of the preheating space 25 is adjustable, the gas introduction jig 24 is introduced from the measurement atmosphere via the gas introduction path 26. The preheating of the gas can be controlled by adjusting the volume of the preheating space 25 according to the temperature of the gas to be generated.

例えばアルミニウムのビーズ(球体)などの温度変動抑制部材30を予熱空間25に収容する構成とすれば、測定雰囲気からガス導入路26を介して導入されるガスの温度変動を抑制することができる。 For example, if the temperature fluctuation suppressing member 30 such as aluminum beads (spheres) is housed in the preheating space 25, the temperature fluctuation of the gas introduced from the measurement atmosphere through the gas introduction path 26 can be suppressed.

定電位電解式ガスセンサ12の電解液保持体36が内部に中空の空間部37を有する構成とすれば、電解液の体積変化、特に吸湿などによる体積の増加による電解液の漏れを防ぐことができる。 If the electrolytic solution holding body 36 of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 12 has a hollow space 37 inside, it is possible to prevent leakage of the electrolytic solution due to a change in the volume of the electrolytic solution, particularly an increase in volume due to moisture absorption or the like. ..

以上、本発明に係るガス濃度測定装置の最良の形態について説明したが、この形態による記述及び図面により本発明が限定されることはない。すなわち、この形態に基づいて当業者等によりなされる他の形態、実施例及び運用技術などはすべて本発明の範疇に含まれることは勿論である。 Although the best mode of the gas concentration measuring apparatus according to the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited by the description and drawings in this form. That is, it goes without saying that all other forms, examples, operational techniques, and the like made by those skilled in the art based on this form are included in the category of the present invention.

1 ガス濃度測定装置
2 センサユニット
3 制御装置
3a 記憶部
3b 制御部
3c 表示部
11 本体
11a 収容部
12 定電位電解式ガスセンサ
13 シール部材
14 蓋部材
15 部品取付板
15a 開口
16,18,20 スペーサ部材
17 回路基板
19 ホルダ
19a 開口部
19b 収容部
21 均熱ブロック
22 ヒータ
23 温度センサ
24 ガス導入治具
25 予熱空間
26 ガス導入路
27 ガス排出路
28 ガス導入管
29 ガス排出管
30 温度変動抑制部材
31 ケース
32 電解液室
33 検知極
34 参照極
35 対極
36 電解液保持体
37 空間部
38 ピン
41 外ケース
42 上部内キャップ
43 下部内キャップ
44 上キャップ
45 下キャップ
46 シール部材
47 開口
48 空間
51,52,53 保液濾紙
54,55 集電体
56,57 多孔性ガス拡散層
1 Gas concentration measuring device 2 Sensor unit 3 Control device 3a Storage unit 3b Control unit 3c Display unit 11 Main body 11a Storage unit 12 Constant potential electrolytic gas sensor 13 Sealing member 14 Lid member 15 Parts mounting plate 15a Opening 16, 18, 20 Spacer member 17 Circuit board 19 Holder 19a Opening 19b Housing 21 Soaking block 22 Heater 23 Temperature sensor 24 Gas introduction jig 25 Preheating space 26 Gas introduction path 27 Gas discharge path 28 Gas introduction tube 29 Gas discharge tube 30 Temperature fluctuation suppression member 31 Case 32 Electrolyte chamber 33 Detection pole 34 Reference pole 35 Counter electrode 36 Electrolyte holder 37 Space 38 Pin 41 Outer case 42 Upper inner cap 43 Lower inner cap 44 Upper cap 45 Lower cap 46 Sealing member 47 Opening 48 Space 51, 52 , 53 Liquid retention filter paper 54,55 Current collector 56, 57 Porous gas diffusion layer

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電解液を保持する電解液室がケースの内部に設けられ、前記電解液室内に電極と多孔質体からなる電解液保持体とを有し、測定雰囲気中のガスの濃度を測定する定電位電解式ガスセンサと、
前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの外周全体を覆うように設けられる均熱ブロックと、
前記均熱ブロックの外周に設けられ、前記均熱ブロックを加熱するヒータと、
前記均熱ブロックに設けられ、前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの周囲温度を検出する温度センサと、
前記定電位電解式ガスセンサ、前記均熱ブロック、前記ヒータが収容されるホルダと、
前記温度センサの検出温度に基づいて前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの周囲温度が目標温度になるように前記ヒータを制御する制御部と、
を備えたことを特徴とするガス濃度測定装置。
An electrolytic solution chamber for holding the electrolytic solution is provided inside the case, and the electrolytic solution chamber has an electrolytic solution holding body composed of an electrode and a porous body, and constant potential electrolysis for measuring the concentration of gas in the measurement atmosphere. Type gas sensor and
A heat equalizing block provided so as to cover the entire outer circumference of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, and
A heater provided on the outer periphery of the heat equalizing block to heat the heat equalizing block, and
A temperature sensor provided in the heat equalizing block and detecting the ambient temperature of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, and
The constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, the soaking block, the holder in which the heater is housed, and the holder.
A control unit that controls the heater so that the ambient temperature of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor becomes a target temperature based on the detection temperature of the temperature sensor.
A gas concentration measuring device characterized by being equipped with.
電解液を保持する電解液室がケースの内部に設けられ、前記電解液室内に電極と多孔質体からなる電解液保持体とを有し、測定雰囲気中のガスの濃度を測定する定電位電解式ガスセンサと、
前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの外周全体を覆うように設けられる均熱ブロックと、
前記均熱ブロックの外周に設けられ、前記均熱ブロックを加熱するヒータと、
前記均熱ブロックに設けられ、前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの周囲温度を検出する温度センサと、
前記定電位電解式ガスセンサ、前記均熱ブロック、前記ヒータが収容されるホルダと、
電源投入時に目標温度以上で前記定電位電解式ガスセンサの使用上限温度以下の設定温度で前記ヒータを制御した後、前記温度センサの検出温度に基づいて前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの周囲温度が目標温度になるように前記ヒータを制御する制御部と、
を備えたことを特徴とするガス濃度測定装置。
An electrolytic solution chamber for holding the electrolytic solution is provided inside the case, and the electrolytic solution chamber has an electrolytic solution holding body composed of an electrode and a porous body, and constant potential electrolysis for measuring the concentration of gas in the measurement atmosphere. Type gas sensor and
A heat equalizing block provided so as to cover the entire outer circumference of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, and
A heater provided on the outer periphery of the heat equalizing block to heat the heat equalizing block, and
A temperature sensor provided in the heat equalizing block and detecting the ambient temperature of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, and
The constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, the soaking block, the holder in which the heater is housed, and the holder.
After controlling the heater at a set temperature that is equal to or higher than the target temperature and equal to or lower than the upper limit temperature for use of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor when the power is turned on, the ambient temperature of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor is adjusted based on the detection temperature of the temperature sensor. A control unit that controls the heater so that it reaches the target temperature,
A gas concentration measuring device characterized by being equipped with.
前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの前記電極の検知極側には、前記測定雰囲気中のガスを導入するガス導入路と、導入されたガスを排出するガス排出路とを有するガス導入治具が前記ホルダの開口部を介して設けられ、
前記ガス導入治具と前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースとの間には、前記ガス導入路から導入されるガスを前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースの周囲温度と同等の温度に加熱するための予熱空間が形成されることを特徴とする請求項1または2に記載のガス濃度測定装置。
On the detection electrode side of the electrode of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, a gas introduction jig having a gas introduction path for introducing gas in the measurement atmosphere and a gas discharge path for discharging the introduced gas is provided. Provided through the opening of the holder
Between the gas introduction jig and the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, the gas introduced from the gas introduction path is heated to a temperature equivalent to the ambient temperature of the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor. The gas concentration measuring device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a preheating space is formed.
前記ガス導入治具は、前記定電位電解式ガスセンサのケースに対して可動自在に設けられ、前記予熱空間の容積が調整可能であることを特徴とする請求項3に記載のガス濃度測定装置。 The gas concentration measuring device according to claim 3, wherein the gas introduction jig is movably provided with respect to the case of the constant potential electrolytic gas sensor, and the volume of the preheating space can be adjusted. 前記予熱空間には、導入されるガスの温度変動を抑制する部材が収容されることを特徴とする請求項3または4に記載のガス濃度測定装置。 The gas concentration measuring device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the preheating space accommodates a member that suppresses temperature fluctuations of the introduced gas. 前記電解液保持体は、内部に中空の空間部を有していることを特徴とする請求項1〜5の何れかに記載のガス濃度測定装置。 The gas concentration measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the electrolytic solution holder has a hollow space inside.
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